Historic Tropicana Casino in Las Vegas Demolished for New Athletics Stadium

The iconic casino, known for its mob ties and celebrity allure, makes way for a $1.5 billion ballpark for the Oakland Athletics.

The Tropicana Casino, a Las Vegas landmark since 1957, was demolished in a controlled implosion featuring fireworks and drones.
The site will be transformed into a Major League Baseball stadium and entertainment complex for the Oakland Athletics, scheduled for completion by 2028.
The Tropicana was one of the last remnants of the mob era on the Strip, with historical ties to organized crime figures like Frank Costello.
Las Vegas is increasingly focusing on high-dollar sports and entertainment venues, shifting away from its traditional budget-friendly casino model.
The demolition marks the first casino implosion on the Strip in nearly a decade, highlighting the city's penchant for reinvention.