Any info appreciated
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:06 pm
From the estate of Burton Cohen, former president of the Desert Inn and Flamingo Casinos in Las Vegas, I have acquired a Golden Nugget nickel slot. It has been in a locked storage unit at Mr. Cohen's residence for the past 30 years and is in excellent condition considering its age. I know it to be genuine as I played it over 30 years ago when it sat on the bar of his house on the Desert Inn golf course. It was in working condition as of yesterday morning when I left Las Vegas to return home to NY. The machine is in transit to me at this time. What was not available is the key. It needs to be opened as it is so full of nickels , probably 50 years worth, that it weighs a ton and is going to jam if not emptied. Question #1 is can a locksmith cut a blank to fit or am I better off purchasing a matching lock and key from EBay? Second question is what appears to be a keyhole in the front. Does this actually open anything? None of the online video I find makes mention of this. I am sure I will have more questions when I actually have it in my possession but for now opening it is paramount.