September 2, 1948 - The Thunderbird opened with 76 rooms. It was the fourth hotel/casino resort opened with the phone number 5100. This was the same year that McCarran Airport opened an adobe styled terminal four miles south of the Flamingo. This was also the last major resort to open on the Los Angeles Highway in the 1940s. Now you can own a piece of history with these commemorative Thunderbird Casino chips.Each chip weighs 9.5 gm and has a satin like finish on the picture. The picture is on both sides of the chip. Perfect for a collection or to fit in a keychain. This is a great addition for the Vegas aficionado. Thunderbird Casino, Las Vegas, NV. MINT CONDITION Fantasy