I ran across a post on Casinodealers.net from Joe who worked as a dealer in Reno in the 1950's.
He has some interesting stories to tell, for sure.
He has posted some of his memories here:
http://p066.ezboard.com/fthedealersloungefrm52.showMessage?topicID=318.topic

I asked him about the Reno Card Room and he says that he remembers it! Exciting, at least for me.

He is in search of a reasonably priced chip or die from the Cal Neva Tahoe.
Please help him out if you can.

Best Regards,
Murph