Tropicana Implosion Party at Mandalay Bay

The countdown to the Tropicana implosion is officially underway, and we have less than two weeks before the walls come tumbling down! And you can prepare for an unforgettable evening at Mandalay Bay and bid a grand farewell to the legendary resort from the Foundation Room! On October 8th, join us for others at Mandalay Bay for the Tropicana Implosion Party: A Spectacular Farewell, an exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime event that blends nostalgia, excitement, and a dash of demolition magic. Dress to impress and bring your party spirit as we celebrate the end of an era, bidding farewell to the Las Vegas…

Tropicana Implosion Date Narrowed Down

Yea, we know. Everyone wants a specific date for the planned Tropicana implosion, but the truth is we can’t give you one. However, we do have enough information to narrow down the date to a specific time frame. And maybe, if we look at things logically, we can get pretty close to a specific day. First, most people know that Bally’s Corp. owns the Tropicana. They submitted an explosive use permit application on July 11th for “The Implosion of the Tropicana and Paradise Towers.” The proposed timeline for the “move-in” is September 30th, with a “move-out” scheduled for October 8th….

Tropicana Implosion Preparations

The Las Vegas Strip ain’t what it used to be on the south end, as crews prepare for a Tropicana implosion! All that’s left of the building is the gutted frame! We have a look around the property, discuss when the implosion will take place, and share July 4th fireworks locations and what’s happening over the weekend in Las Vegas! Check out the video to see what’s left of the Tropicana Las Vegas, and where the new Major League Baseball Stadium will be built: the future home of the Athletics, Sin City’s new MLB team. Crews are diligently working to…

Tropicana Las Vegas Could be Demolished

Many of you already know that Bally’s Corporation agreed to purchase the Tropicana Las Vegas last April. The sale came to just over $300 million. That agreement was really for the land on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard than it was the deteriorating hotel and casino. The non-land assets were another $150 million. Now, with the deal set to finalize, Bally’s has publicly stated that they re considering many options for the property. Those include that the hotel and casino will “almost certainly” be rebranded, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility that the whole site is…

Bally’s Corp Buys Tropicana Las Vegas

Bally’s Corporation has purchased the Tropicana Las Vegas for just over $300 million, giving them their first property on The Strip. The agreement will be finalized sometime early next year, pending regulatory approval. The deal finds Bally’s paying $150 million for the Tropicana building and assets, then leasing the property from real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties for the next 50 years. Gaming and Leisure Properties had purchased Tropicana from Penn National Gaming just last year for the same price. “The Strip is visited by over 40 million players and guests per year, which we believe will significantly…

Tropicana Las Vegas Reopens Today

One of the few remaining Sin City casinos still closed has finally opened their doors! The Tropicana Las Vegas welcomes guests back today, after they had originally planned to reopen on September 1st. The date was pushed back due to concerns about market conditions, but they are now taking hotel reservations at their sole Las Vegas Strip property. Penn National says their Tropicana property will limit capacity on the gaming floor at no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy. They have also completed the installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where…

Tropicana Las Vegas Sets September Reopen Date

While many casinos on The Strip are welcoming guests back, the Tropicana Las Vegas will not open it’s doors until late summer. Parent company Penn National Gaming announced that the casino is officially set to reopen September 1st at 10am. Like with other Nevada casinos, the crowd on the gaming floor will be restricted to 50 percent of the capacity, as determined by building and fire officials. Visitors will see other health and safety precautions in place, too. Among these are the required wearing of face masks, except when eating meals or consuming beverages. Social distancing will be in effect….

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Tropicana Las Vegas Sold

Ah, the Tropicana Las Vegas. An actual landmark. One we have teased a bit over the years, but still one of the oldest and most recognizable names in Sin City. But are it’s days on the Strip over? Last week, owners Penn National announced they would be selling the Tropicana to navigate through the financial downturn caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. They are disposing of the real estate assets but it will continue to operate the facility. Given the uncertainty about the duration of the pandemic and with no meaningful revenue for the foreseeable future, the gaming company also said…