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    WATCH: Iconic Vegas Hotel Gets Demolished in Massive Implosion Against Glitzy Backdrop of Fireworks

    By David Gilmour,

    7 hours ago

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    Las Vegas bid farewell to the iconic Tropicana Casino Wednesday morning as the building’s demolition, marked by a fireworks show and music from Frank Sinatra , brought an end to the legendary resort’s nearly seven-decade run on the Strip.

    The implosion of the Tropicana’s Paradise Tower and Club Tower was the first casino demolition in Las Vegas in almost a decade.

    Opened in 1957 and dubbed the “Tiffany of the Strip”, the Tropicana’s legacy is etched in Las Vegas history . It was famous for its showgirl revue, mob connections as well as hosting music legends like Louis Armstrong and the Rat Pack.

    After the resort was honored with its send-off display, at 2.30am (PT) the casino fell in just 22 seconds , as over 2,000 pounds of explosives brought it down.

    The area where the Tropicana’s stood will soon be home to a $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics, slated to open for the 2028 MLB season.

    Watch above on KSNV News 3 Las Vegas.

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