The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las ...
Las Vegas’s last true mob-era casino hotel has been demolished in a ceremony that included fireworks and a drone show.
The 67-year-old casino was demolished to make way for a new stadium owned by the Oakland Athletics baseball team.
Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light on Wednesday in an elaborate implosion that reduced to ...
The Tropicana, the third-oldest casino on the Strip, closed in April after welcoming guests for 67 years. It was once known as the "Tiffany of the Strip" for its opulence.
in classic Las Vegas style, they’ve turned many of these implosions into spectacles,” said Geoff Schumacher, historian and vice president of exhibits and programs at the Mob Museum.