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(Spinetti's) In California, Harvey Gross was in the meat business. But aside from being in the food industry, he was also into gambling. He opened Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall in 1944.
According to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, the earliest gaming there featured only three slots and two card tables. It also had the only 24-hour gas pump in the area. During the winter season, Harvey and his wife Llewellyn made a skating rink in the parking lot to try and draw people in to the establishment.
In the 1960s, it became the first high-rise hotel in the state of Nevada. On August 27, 1980, a bomb was detonated by the FBI. The perpetrator was a down on his luck gambler who owed some casinos at least $1 million. He tried to hold hostage the area in Lake Tahoe in return for $3 million. The bomb did cause damage to the hotel and casino. However, nobody was injured. It reportedly damaged three floors of the hotel.
Though Harvey Gross passed away in 1983, the Lake Tahoe resort remained in the family. In 2001, Harrah's Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, acquired the hotel and casino.
Today, the casino has many popular table games, poker and a sportsbook. There is a Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant. There is also a Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena where many live concerts happen. |
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CG051924 Current
Issued: 1965
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2017-04-13
Mftr: MT
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG092814 Current
Issued: 1965
Added: 2012-11-20
Last Update: 2018-01-19
Color: Brass
Mftr: FM
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: John Genualdi
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CG051953 Current
Issued: 1966
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2020-06-28
Color: Brass
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
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CG039248 Current
Issued: 1966
Added: 2017-03-15
Last Update: 2017-03-16
Color: Brass
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
1966 Proof "Franklin Nickel-Brass" Issued in plastic holder by Franklin Mint
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CG122537 Current
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1967
Added: 2014-02-20
Last Update: 2021-03-15
Color: Brass
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
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CG262389 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1966
Added: 2021-03-15
Color: Silver Clad - Proof
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
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CG178740 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1969
Added: 2017-04-24
Last Update: 2021-03-13
Color: Nickel - Proof
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG052825 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1979
Added: 2011-11-05
Last Update: 2021-03-13
Color: Nickel
Mftr: LM
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
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CG173424 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1988
Added: 2016-11-26
Last Update: 2016-11-26
Color: Nickel
Mftr: LM
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
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CG051923 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1990
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2021-03-13
Color: Nickel
Mftr: CT
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG171547 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1992
Added: 2016-10-22
Last Update: 2021-03-13
Color: Nickel
Mftr: CT
Contributed by: Wayne Gregory
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CG051926 Current
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2017-04-10
Mftr: RWM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Updated by: 2002
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CG162103 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 1976
Added: 2016-04-30
Color: Nickel
Mftr: Franklin Mint
Catalog#: ONeal 3895
Contributed by: Don Lueders
Made for casino use, proof-like, silver clad, no sterling marking
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CG039443 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 1979
Added: 2017-03-19
Color: Nickel
Mftr: LM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG274924 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 1985
Added: 2021-12-14
Color: Brass
Mftr: NCM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Updated by: 2002
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CG053074 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 1994
Added: 2011-11-09
Last Update: 2011-11-09
Mftr: GDC
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG274962 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 2002
Added: 2021-12-16
Color: Brass
Mftr: RWM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
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CG051927 Current
Denom: $10
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2017-03-22
Mftr: RWM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Updated by: 2002
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CG051928 Current
Denom: $10
Issued: 1993
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2011-10-31
Mftr: CT
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG051931 Current
Denom: $25
Issued: 1986
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2011-10-31
Mftr: NCM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG051930 Current
Denom: $25
Issued: 1988
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2011-10-31
Mftr: NCM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG051929 Current
Denom: $25
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-10-31
Last Update: 2017-03-22
Mftr: RWM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG178038 Current
Denom: $100
Added: 2017-03-31
Color: Gold
Mftr: CT
Contributed by: Don Lueders
24 Karat Gold Plate .999 silver with gold plated center, weight is .75 Troy Ounces, not listed in O'Neal catalog, Harvey's name and address on obverse, $100 marked on reverse.
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CG205923 Current
Denom: $100
Added: 2018-08-03
Color: Bi-Metalic
Mftr: RWM
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
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CG284564
Added: 2022-05-12
Color: Silver
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Belt Buckle
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CG285290
Added: 2022-05-24
Color: Silver
Mftr: Siskiyou Buckle Co.
Contributed by: Allan Childers
Belt Buckle
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CG114191
Added: 2013-08-24
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: White
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG167776
Added: 2017-07-12
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG198931
Added: 2018-04-07
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Pink
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG221329
Added: 2019-03-15
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG255191
Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG255192
Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Pink
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 along right edge
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CG255193
Added: 2020-11-13
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Orange
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free Bingo Card Coupon, 24-1 bottom left corner
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CG168042
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 1984
Added: 2016-08-07
Color: Dk Blue
Contributed by: Sherry and Johnny Mac
Bottle Opener
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CG178490
Issued: 1997
Added: 2017-04-16
Color: Red
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
1997 Calendar Card
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CG216618
Added: 2018-12-15
Contributed by: Doug "Cigarman" Smith
Champagne
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CG255809
Added: 2020-11-24
Last Update: 2020-11-24
Contributed by: C. T. Rodgers
Souvenir sold in the gift shop Casino Money. Check $1 (CG240260), Token, Morgan dollar, Eisenhower dollar , Peace Dollar
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CG234428
Issued: 08/19/2011
Added: 2019-12-27
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Coupon card good for one complimentary well drink or premium beer, valid at VIP area or any Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Bar
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CG258138
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258139
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258140
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG258141
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof
Creamer lid with casino logo
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CG234898
Added: 2020-01-15
Contributed by: Robert Baker
50% discount card for Top of the Wheel restaurant
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CG156108
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Free drink ticket, compliments of Keno, No. 32917
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CG259573
Added: 2021-02-10
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: Manila
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Coupon to Enjoy Two Complimentary Cocktails and One Bonus Board Free Play
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CG156106
Issued: 1976
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: Black/White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Cocktail Ticket, date: June 13, 1976, drink value is $1.25, #0334936
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CG156107
Issued: 1976
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: White/Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Keno Cocktail Ticket, date September 23, 1976, drink value is $1.25, No. 0454804
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CG156105
Issued: 1980
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: White/Green
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Complimentary Cocktail Ticket, good for one drink only - valid up to $1.50, Void after June 20, 1980, #1266378
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CG174948
Added: 2017-01-14
Last Update: 2017-01-15
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Elongated Cent
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CG103575
Added: 2013-05-13
Last Update: 2019-01-31
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Encased Coin
Top & Bottom Logos Close Together
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CG218963
Added: 2019-01-31
Contributed by: Ross McCammon
Encased Coin
Top & Bottom Logos Far Apart
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CG218964
Added: 2019-01-31
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Encased Coin
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CG248816 Show Casinos
Added: 2020-08-11
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Room key folder that has a map of the Harrah's and Harvey's Lake Tahoe properties plus a list of amenities on the back. When folded, it's credit card sized.
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CG177939
Added: 2017-03-27
Last Update: 2017-03-28
Color: Multi
Contributed by: Wayne Thompson
How to Gamble and How NOT to Gamble
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CG263855
Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Canaan Products
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Hand Wipe
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CG263856 Show Casinos
Added: 2021-04-05
Color: White
Mftr: Sanfacon
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Hand Wipe
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CG236061
Issued: 01/01/80
Added: 2020-02-07
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Employee Prescription Drug Plan card
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CG236060
Issued: 09/30/82
Added: 2020-02-07
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Employee Prescription Drug Plan card
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CG132099
Added: 2014-07-22
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Lucky Meter card
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CG177969
Added: 2017-03-30
Color: Gold
Contributed by: Wayne Thompson
Lake Tahoe's First Luxury High-Rise Hotel
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CG188084
Added: 2017-11-24
Color: Nickel
Contributed by: David Sarles
Money Clip
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CG188085
Added: 2017-11-24
Last Update: 2017-11-24
Color: Brass
Contributed by: David Sarles
Money Clip
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CG230140
Added: 2019-09-14
Last Update: 2019-09-14
Contributed by: David Sarles
Paperweight
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CG260768
Added: 2021-02-23
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
Paperweight, lucite encased (TCR N4574)
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CG260769
Added: 2021-02-23
Contributed by: Alex Cilento
Paperweight, lucite encased (TCR N5148)
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CG162723
Added: 2016-05-10
Last Update: 2022-05-12
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Blackjack phamplet
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CG113964
Added: 2014-03-10
Last Update: 2014-03-10
Color: Brown
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)
Pin Back, Bill Cosby
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CG313756
Added: 2024-03-09
Roll of NIckels
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CG178756
Added: 2017-04-24
Contributed by: Bill Judge
Sewing Kit
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CG221330
Issued: 1976
Added: 2019-03-15
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker
1976 Coin Show Attendee Badge
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CG131327
Added: 2014-07-19
Last Update: 2014-07-19
Contributed by: Dennis Berry
1 ounce silver art bar
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CG307073
Added: 2023-07-23
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Clip from slot card cord (cord removed)
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CG251419
Issued: 1976
Added: 2020-09-11
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Quantity: 2000
Contributed by: John Benedict
Bicentennial souvenir sold in the Gift Shop - $2 Bill and $2 commemorative chip (CG038352) in a cardboard folder.
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CG127879
Added: 2021-12-09
Color: Off White
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: Robert Baker
7.25 x 10.5 inch letterhead
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CG273552
Issued: 1998
Added: 2021-11-09
Stock Certificate
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CG239162
Added: 2020-04-13
Last Update: 2024-04-20
Color: Red
Contributed by: James Love
Swizzle stick,
Translucent red,
"Wagon Wheel" under the skull
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CG315473
Added: 2024-04-20
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Charles Vowell
Swizzle stick, Translucent blue, "Wagon Wheel" under the skull
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CG240262
Added: 2020-04-27
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki Cup with dark, solid font
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CG240263
Added: 2020-04-27
Logo: Hula Girl
Contributed by: James Love
Tiki Cup with brown, outlined hula girl
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CG240264
Added: 2020-04-27
Color: Green
Logo: Tiki
Contributed by: James Love
Green Sneaky Tiki cup
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CG268360
Added: 2021-07-07
Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker
Wild Card Application Form
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