Bally's Las Vegas Silver Strike Token 1999 Running 7 GDC mint mark New Case

Description

Bally's Las Vegas
Limited Edition Silver Strike Gaming Token
Running 7
Approximate Silver weight - .5788 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
Year Released: 1999
G Mint Mark = Global Minting
NEW
Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅞   inches in diameter
SSC#:
BAlvnv-008
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Logo/Face:
Center:  Bally's Las Vegas 777 Logo, .999 Fine Silver, GDC mint mark
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, Nevada
Reverse:
Center: Bally's Las Vegas Running 7, Nevada
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Bally's
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  There are photos with the case off and with the case on to show the true beauty, detail, and condition of the token.  The last two photos have the case on.
The case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine.  Due to age, there may be some toning.
What is a Silver Strike?
A Silver Strike is a Limited Edition Gaming Token which is won from a special slot machine in a protective plastic holder.  People from all over the world collect, buy, sell and trade these unique gaming tokens. The first Silver Strikes were won from special slot machines in the Reno/Tahoe area of Nevada in 1992.  The tokens have been issued with redeemable values of , , , , , , , 0 and 0.  The most common denomination is .
Bally's released Silver Strikes from 1994 - 2003.
About Bally's Las Vegas:
The corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road is one of the busiest in Las Vegas.  In 1963, the property was occupied by the Three Coins Motel on 43 acres. In 1967 it was the Bonanza Hotel and Casino.  Then the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino opened on December 5, 1973, owned by Kirk Kerkorian. It was the largest hotel in the world at the time.  The hotel's theme reflected Kerkorian's interest in movies and his ownership of MGM. For years it has been one of the Strip's most popular entertainment destinations.
On November 21, 1980, the MGM Grand suffered a devastating fire that started in a restaurant and traveled up into the hotel, killing 87 guests and employees.  The disaster made such an impact on hotel safety that it led to the implementation of fire safety improvements throughout the world.
In 1986, the hotel was sold to Bally Manufacturing (maker of gaming equipment) and the name was changed to Bally's.  The MGM Grand name was transferred to what is now the MGM Grand (also built by Kerkorian).  The property is now owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation.  Bally's sister property Paris Las Vegas was built in 1999 and the two properties are connected by a promenade.
Fun Fact:
One of the longest running shows in Las Vegas was at Bally's - Jubilee opened in 1981 and ended in February 2016.
Fun Fact #2
: Dean Martin was the entertainer on opening night.
Fun Fact #3:
The Las Vegas Monorail connects the MGM Grand to the Sahara Hotel with a stop at Bally's/Paris.
Fun Fact #4:
Bally's has been featured in many films throughout the years including: "Honeymoon in Vegas", "Leaving Las Vegas", and "Rocky IV".
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking.... Silver Strike Club Member #055
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