THE VAPORS CLUB
One of the last key casinos built in Hot Springs. Well financed, its décor was an attraction in Hot Springs and was considered one of the finest clubs in the south. Located 315 Park Ave. within walking distance of the Majestic Hotel. The club competed with the Las Vegas clubs with such entertainers as Patti Page, Liberace, Mickey Rooney, Frankie Lane, Phyllis Diller, and Tony Bennett. Opened in 1960 and closed in 1967. In 1965 it was bombed destroying a part of the club. Very fast repairs were completed so it could reopen in time for the racing season.
This club was dear to the heart of Wayne Threadgill whose father worked there. Wayne tells the story of getting up in the morning and leaving for school to find a large truck parked in front of the house full of gambling equipment. That was part of the system that the casinos were warned of raids and equipment was relocated to other areas of town.
More detailed information sees:
Wayne Threadgill’s book Gambling in the Spa, Casino Chips and Memorabilia
| TOWN | NO. | CLUB NAME | DEN | COLOR | DESCRIPTION | MOLD |
| HS | 183 | Vapors Club | 1.00 | Yellow w-3 wht | “Vapors” | Sqincr |
| HS | 184 | Vapors Club | 5.00 | Blue w-3 grn | “Vapors” | Sqincr |
| HS | 185 | Vapors Club | 25.00 | Black w-3 wht | “Vapors” | Sqincr |
| HS | 186 | Vapors Club | $100 | Orange w-3 grn | “Vapors” | Sqincr |
| HS | 187 | Vapors Club | $1.00 | White w-3 yel | “Vapors” | Diamond |
| HS | 188 | Vapors Club | $5.00 | Green w-3 blk | “Vapors” | Diamond |
| HS | 189 | Vapors Club | $ 25.00 | Black w-3 pnk | “Vapors” | Diamond |
| HS | 190 | Vapors Club | $100 | Orange w-3 blu | “Vapors” | Diamond |
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