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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
11154 SR 76
Pala, California 92059
Type: Indian
877-946-7252 Status: Open Open: 4/30/2001, Close: No
Link to Website
Owned and operated by the Pala Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized tribe. The "Pala Casino" opened in April of 2001, and the "Pala Casino Spa and Resort" opened in August of 2003, with a 500 room hotel, spa, and conference center.
CG010431 Current Denom: $1
Issued: 04/30/2001
Last Update: 2019-07-24 Color: White
Inserts: 6 Gray
Mold: 6Rectl
Contributed by: Greg Susong
CG227013 Current Denom: $1
Issued: 2019
Added: 2019-07-24
Last Update: 2019-07-24 Color: White
Inserts: 6 Gray
Mold: 6Rectl
Inlay: OR-Black
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
CG021264 Current Denom: $2
Issued: 05/2009
Last Update: 2018-03-18 Color: Purple
Inserts: 8 Gy
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Greg Susong
CG010432 Current Denom: $5
Issued: 04/30/2001
Last Update: 2019-09-04 Color: Orange
Inserts: 3 Split Gray
Mold: 3X2Rectl
Contributed by: Jim Colbert
CG010434 Current Denom: $25
Issued: 04/30/2001
Last Update: 2019-09-04 Color: Green
Inserts: 4 Gray
Mold: 4Diamond
Contributed by: Greg Susong
CG012529 Current Denom: $100
Issued: 04/30/2001
Last Update: 2019-09-05 Color: Black
Inserts: 6 Split Gray
Mold: 6Dots
Contributed by: Richard Edward Staeffler
CG017133 Current Denom: $500
Last Update: 2018-12-25 Color: Purple
Inserts: 6 Black/Blue/Black
Mold: 6Dots
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
CG012530 Current Denom: $500
Issued: 04/30/2001
Last Update: 2019-09-05 Color: Purple
Inserts: 8 Gray
Mold: Plain
Contributed by: Richard Edward Staeffler
CG265722 Current Denom: $1000
Added: 2021-05-13
Last Update: 2021-12-25 Color: Light Blue
Inserts: 4 White
Mold: Plain
Inlay: OR-Multi
Contributed by: Shungo Okubo
CG001145 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-02-05 Color: Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
1st issue, Pala Privileges, "TM" Level with "Privileges"
CG001146 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-07-06 Color: Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
2nd issue, Pala Privileges, "TM" below "Privileges". The period in the last line is under the "b" in transferable, & web address extends passed the phone number in the last line. Color variations exist!
CG001147 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-11-24 Color: Gold
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
2nd issue, "Gold Privileges"
CG001148 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-07-06 Color: Platinum
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
2nd issue, "Platinum Privileges"
Image Needed
CG001149 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-02-05 Color: Brown
Mftr: PPC
3rd issue, Pala Privileges, "TM" below "Privileges". The period in the last line is between the "l" & "e" in transferable.
CG001152 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-07-06 Color: Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
4th issue, Pala Privileges, "TM" below "Privileges". The period in the last line is between the "l" & "e" in transferable. Similar to the 3rd issue, with a smaller mfg mark. Was 1 3/16 inches, now 1 inch.
CG001174 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-11-24 Color: Black
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
4th issue, Privileges Elite
CG001176 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-07-06 Color: Gold
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
5th issue, "Gold Privileges", Similar to the 2nd issue cards, but web address stops at the end of the phone# in the last line.
CG001178 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-07-06 Color: Platinum
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
5th issue, "Platinum Privileges", Similar to the 2nd issue cards, but web address stops at the end of the phone# in the last line.
CG001179 Added: 2013-02-05
Last Update: 2013-11-24 Color: Black
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
6th issue, Privileges Elite, Text is now aligned for the players photo on the reverse
CG063995 Added: 2012-02-19
Last Update: 2013-02-05 Color: Red
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
7th issue, Privileges
CG135822 Added: 2014-10-11
Last Update: 2014-10-11 Color: White/Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
7th issue, Pearl Privileges
CG108993 Added: 2013-06-29
Last Update: 2014-10-11 Color: Mustard/Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
7th issue, Gold Privileges
CG108994 Added: 2013-06-29
Last Update: 2014-10-11 Color: Beige/Brown
Mftr: PPC
7th issue, Platinum Privileges
CG108995 Added: 2013-06-29
Last Update: 2014-10-11 Color: Black/Brown
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Robert Baker
7th issue, Elite Privileges
CG206678 Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-08-05
Last Update: 2018-08-05 Color: Black/Blue
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
8th issue, Privileges (This issue has 3 wavy gold lines across the middle of the obverse)
CG205577 Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-07-30
Color: Black/White
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
8th issue, Pearl Privileges (This issue has 3 wavy gold lines across the middle of the obverse)
CG205578 Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-07-30
Color: Black/Gold
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
8th issue, Gold Privileges (This issue has 3 wavy gold lines across the middle of the obverse)
CG205579 Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-07-30
Color: Black/Grey
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
8th issue, Platinum Privileges (This issue has 3 wavy gold lines across the middle of the obverse)
CG206679 Issued: 2018
Added: 2018-08-05
Last Update: 2018-08-28 Color: Black
Mftr: PPC
Contributed by: Larry Kopp
8th issue, Elite Privileges (This issue has 3 wavy gold lines across the middle of the obverse)
CG228895 Added: 2019-08-19
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
urrent matchbook with casino logo and slogan "Let's Play." The "5 miles east" is somewhat inaccurate as the state highway sign claims it's 6 miles east. Inside the matchbook, a map, slightly different from the older one.
CG311163 Added: 2023-12-16
Mftr: Atlas Match LLC
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Casino Entertainment Dining under Pala
CG311164 Added: 2023-12-16
Mftr: Atlas Match LLC
Contributed by: Eric Miller
variation: logo in black "Four Diamond Award Winner"
CG311165 Added: 2023-12-16
Mftr: Atlas Match LLC
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Birthday Blow Out button from March 1-April 30, 2005, which would have been the casino's fourth anniversary. 3" diameter, Win Your Share of $300,000. Reverse side, blank metal.
CG295009 Issued: 2012
Added: 2022-11-07
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
3" diameter button for a 2004 promotion. Note that the "mud" or "rust" around the edges of the button is printed on, it's supposed to look dirty. Reverse, bare metal. Contest possibly held in 2012
CG232746 Added: 2019-11-19
Last Update: 2022-11-07 Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Large pinback button, 3" diameter, advertising a $250,000 Hi-Bear-Nate $250,000 giveaway.
CG295008 Added: 2022-11-07
Color: Blue
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
3" diameter button for the Leap To Riches giveaway. You pick a frog and it has to catch a fly. Reverse, bare metal.
CG294992 Issued: 2018
Added: 2022-11-07
Last Update: 2022-11-07 Color: Green
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
3" diameter button for the Lucky Dog giveaway. The event was held in 2018.
CG232747 Added: 2019-11-19
Last Update: 2022-11-07 Color: Lt Blue
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Large pinback button, 3" diameter, advertising a $250,000 Squealing-For-Cash $250,000 giveaway.
CG232745 Added: 2019-11-19
Last Update: 2022-11-07 Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Large pinback button, 3" diameter, advertising the hotel - Suite Dreams shows a brown door.
CG212894 Added: 2018-10-03
Last Update: 2018-10-03 Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Property Map
CG268488 Added: 2021-07-11
Last Update: 2022-05-03 Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Voucher Redemption Transaction Ticket. Due to a coin shortage, the casino will only pay off in whole dollar amounts. When a TITO is inserted at the kiosk, the odd penny amounts are returned via a paper receipt such as this one for 30ยข.
CG212895 Added: 2018-10-03
Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Slot Card Brochure
CG146096 Added: 2022-03-14
Color: Red
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Slot Card Brochure
CG197307 Added: 2018-03-12
Color: Navy/Gold
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Slot card cord with small 1 inch metal clip
CG262979 Added: 2021-03-26
Last Update: 2022-05-03 Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Slot flag/insert - Grand Opening April 3, 2001 - Resting, Wake Me At 7:30
CG262980 Added: 2021-03-26
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Slot flag/insert - Congratulations on your Jackpot - Hopper fill being SERVICED
