Venetian Printing Money with Metallica Casino Chips—for Itself and Resellers

The Venetian Resort has begun circulating special-edition Metallica casino chips in $25 and $100 denominations, giving fans a tangible souvenir that also serves as legitimate casino currency while also creating a sneaky profit center for the casino resort property. The Venetian and The Palazzo treat the chips as standard house chips. Guests can use them at table games such as blackjack and craps or redeem them for face value at the casino cage. The chips can be redeemed under the casino’s current rules. Nevada regulations also require approved redemption arrangements if a casino later discontinues the chips or ceases operating.