Now, each casino comes with its own chip design as a way to distinguish itself and collectible chips also pop up from time to time.

As casinos closed or changed names, collectors grew fond of chips as a way to commemorate bygone eras.

Originally, casino currency took the form of golden coins and even gold nuggets, but as gaming grew in popularity, it became necessary to devise a uniform chip. He is also the Lead Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair for Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP).Take a closer look at that $25 chip as it might appear slightly different than what you’ve seen in the past.Īn icon of the casino, the chip is an essential part of gaming and has been since its introduction in the late 19th century. Billings honed a global perspective with senior executive positions in both Australia and the United Kingdom during his time as Chief Digital Officer and Managing Director of Strategy and Business Development at Aristocrat Leisure. He has held executive and board positions at Goldman Sachs, Aristocrat Leisure Limited, NYX Gaming Group, and International Game Technology. He has a history of leadership and innovation in the gaming industry, both domestically and internationally. He joined Wynn Resorts in March 2017 and was previously the company’s the President and Chief Financial Officer, as well as the CEO of subsidiary Wynn Interactive. Billings is a member of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts as well as the Wynn Macau, Limited, Board of Directors. Billings leads innovation and the standards of excellence at Wynn Resort’s current properties including Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace in the SAR Macau of the People’s Republic of China, and Encore Boston Harbor near Boston, Massachusetts. With more Forbes five-star awards than any independent hotel company in the world, Mr.

Craig Billings is the CEO of Wynn Resorts, Limited, one of the most recognized luxury resort brands in the world.

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