"Tropicana Las Vegas: Final Closure and Sale of Historic Items"
As the Tropicana Las Vegas prepares to close, casino chips are mysteriously disappearing, with an increase in people seeking memorabilia and a shortage of $1 and $5 chips. Bally's Corporation confirmed a rise in uncashed chips, and the Nevada Gaming Control Board mandates their destruction after closure. Collectors like Robert McKee are acquiring and selling these chips, some for significant profits, as they hold historical value. Unwanted chips can be redeemed at the OYO Hotel next door until mid-summer 2024.