I thought that the Silver Strike machines had been removed LONG before the fire. If now I wonder how hard it would have been to remove the melted plastic case from around the token? Does anyone know if the Silver Strike machines were put back into play just before the fire?

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The GOLD STRIKE INN & CASINO burned down about 3 years ago. It was in BOULDER CITY site of HOOVER DAM. THESE TOKENs survived the fire but they were in the machines when it did burn. 1 is dollar token says 1 dollar gaming token for use by players only not legal tender has GOLD STRIKE INN with picture of prospector panning for silver. Obverse side show good picture of Hoover dam and says HOOVER DAM 1935-1987. 2: Brass 5 dollar token GOLD STRIKE INN & CASINO BOULDER CITY NEVADA Obverse show prospector squatting by stream panning for silver 3: LIMITED EDITION 10 dollar Gaming Token .999 Fine silver. Gold Strike Inn Casino Obverse shows Hoover Dame 1935 to 1995. incased in brass that has Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token Gold Strike Inn. Any questions answered prior to close of auction. Money to be recieved within 10 days of close of auction. Thanks

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