Santa Fe (1991–2000) (From Wikipedia)
In 1989, Paul Lowden, the head of Sahara Casino Partners Limited (later Santa Fe Gaming Corporation), had plans to build a hotel-casino in northwest Las Vegas. Although the northwest area was largely vacant, Lowden believed that it would eventually become the center of urban development, a belief that came true. Lowden announced the start of construction in June 1989. The southwestern-themed Santa Fe was built at 4949 North Rancho Drive, on 36 acres of land east of and directly alongside U.S. Route 95. The Santa Fe was built at a cost of $53 million, and received a gaming license in November 1990. At the time, Lowden stated that most local residents were now satisfied with the project, which had previously faced some opposition, as the residents believed the Santa Fe would disrupt their rural lifestyle. The Santa Fe was opened on February 14, 1991. The Santa Fe included a 50,000 sq ft casino with slot machines, table games, a poker room, a sportsbook, and bingo. The resort also included a 200-room hotel, a 60-lane bowling alley, and an ice rink overlooked by the Ice Lounge, which provided nightly entertainment.
Perhaps the tokens were made anticipating a 1990 opening.
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