Today's casino features a twist, one that creates a bit of uncertainty and confusion! In 1986, the Aruba Caribbean, the resort, was sold to Golden Tulip. They changed the name of the casino from the Arusino BACK to the Aruba Caribbean Casino. This is the only time in the history of Aruban casinos that a casino name has been re-used. Unfortunately, Ralph Pollack did not differentiate between the various Aruba Caribbean casinos for their chip codes. It also appears that the new Aruba Caribbean used the starfish symbol, further confusing when specific collectibles were used. I fell very comfortable that all of the collectibles I showed in part 1 are from the first Aruba Caribbean. I am not as sure for all of the collectibles for the second Aruba Caribbean. I strongly believe the chips are correct. After that...it depends.

Here's a fun one. Looks like a matchbook, but it's a...

I don't keep records on where I got things, but I seem to think I have John Zoesch to thank for that one.

Note that the last postcard, which is from the newer Aruba Caribbean, uses the starfish with the lower case a, just like the decal.

And some borrowed scans:

Tomorrow will be parts 4 and 5. I don't have much for either casino, so two casinos it is!

Michael Siskin