Gaming token from The Claridge Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, $1 denomination

The Claridge Hotel and Casino opened in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1981 as part of the city's casino gaming expansion. The property operated as a full-service casino resort until its gaming operations ceased in the early 2010s, though the building continues to serve as a hotel. Gaming tokens like this were used as slot machine currency during the casino's operational years, representing one dollar in play value. Casino tokens from closed Atlantic City properties are highly collectible among numismatists and casino memorabilia enthusiasts. The Claridge tokens are particularly sought after by collectors who specialize in New Jersey gaming history and Atlantic City casino ephemera. These tokens represent a tangible piece of Atlantic City's golden age of casino gaming and appeal to those interested in preserving the history of American gaming culture.