Description:

This collectible phone card is a distinctive piece of memorabilia from the unique intersection of gaming, wagering, and telecommunications. It was specifically designed for attendees of the 1995 World Gaming Congress & Expo held in Las Vegas. The card is circular, approximately the size of a casino chip, perfectly aligning with the gambling motif. On the front, it prominently features the text “COMMEMORATIVE TeleCHIP Inc.” arched around the edge, with “World Gaming Congress & Expo” boldly displayed in the center alongside the phrase “International Wagering & Gaming Business.” Small graphic elements, such as a pair of white dice, further emphasize the gambling theme, connecting the phone card to the vibrant Las Vegas gaming environment and industry it represents.

The design employs a blue, gold, and white color scheme, giving the card a formal, official appearance suitable for a professional international conference focused on gaming and wagering. The bottom of the front side displays the date and location in gold text: “Las Vegas, USA October 16-18, 1995,” anchoring the collectible to a specific moment in gaming history. Manufactured by Chipco, Inc., a company renowned for producing telechips used in collectible phone cards and tokens, the card also features the phrase “5 Minutes” in gold near the top. This indicates that the card provided five minutes of calling time—a common feature—serving both as a practical calling device and a memorable keepsake.

Flipping the chip over reveals additional critical features. The back side is dominated by the TeleCHIP Inc. branding along the edge and prominently displays the access number “1-800-294-5550” for making calls. Notably, it includes an authorization number, “5002 2652 51,” printed in red, which acted as a control or credit indicator for users calling via cable or wireless connections. Below this, there are instructions to “follow voice instructions,” along with a support line, “1-800-501-2447,” to assist users in operating the card or obtaining help. The back’s clean white background, featuring a subtle “5 minutes” watermark, makes the data easy to read and ensures the practical information is clearly conveyed.

This phone card, marked with a “Printage 3,500” notation, indicates it was produced in a limited edition run of 3,500 units, enhancing its value as a collectible. Released as a promotional giveaway or souvenir at the World Gaming Conference & Expo in the high-energy gambling capital of Las Vegas, it symbolizes the convergence of international gaming industry stakeholders, innovative telecommunication marketing, and global wagering communities. These cards served a practical purpose—enabling calls with preset minutes—while also functioning as branded tokens reflecting the worlds of games of chance, dice, and gaming conventions. They seamlessly intertwined the realms of hardware (Telechip, Chipco), gambling culture, and international networking, making them meaningful artifacts of this vibrant industry.

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