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The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday, a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas lore. But after welcoming…
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The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years
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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Historic Moulin Rouge Site to Host Pop-Up Casino in Vegas

In the desolate landscape of a vacant lot strewn with fragments of broken glass and chunks of loose cement, the sound of slot machines will soon echo as hundreds gather at 840 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. The location holds the memory of the historic Moulin Rouge, a landmark that incites both a sense of nostalgia and a claim to bragging rights for…
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Tropicana Las Vegas: Famed casino shutting down after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino closing after 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Landmark Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS >> In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closes its doors for MLB ballpark

The Tropicana hotel and casino in Las Vegas closed up shop on Tuesday, as developers plan to turn the storied resort into an MLB ballpark. Employees and managers shut the doors around 1 p.m. local time as the final guests checked out, local Fox affiliate KVVU reported. The casino floor closed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Californian Will Ross was the last…
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Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years on the Strip

They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school Vegas casinos that once was the playground of the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., but closed its doors Tuesday two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening. Some of the slot machines along the resort entrance were the first to go, decommissioned days…
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Tropicana in Las Vegas gets final sendoff from workers, players

They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school Vegas casinos that once was the playground of the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., but closed its doors Tuesday two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening. Some of the slot machines along the resort entrance were the first to go, decommissioned days…
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A Vegas casino James Bond stayed at is being demolished for an MLB arena

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Explore the Tropicana’s glory days in Las Vegas

The Tropicana, which closes its doors April 2, has a rich history filled with celebrities and entertainers since its 1957 opening. Bally's Corp., operators of the resort at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, plans to turn 9 acres of its 35-acre site into a Major League Baseball stadium pending the relocation of the Oakland A's. But during…
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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel

Years ago, when I first strolled into Miami Beach's swanky Fontainebleau, I felt a heightened pizzazz, aswirl in the kind of stimulating panache and prestige that trumpets: Pay attention! For travel lovers of glam getaways-especially those renowned as celeb and A-lister favorites-Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a legendary draw. Today, it continues to…
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences

When Coco Montrese takes the stage at the Flamingo Showroom just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip, it's typically in front of a sold-out crowd of dedicated fans who adore the many queens of TV's RuPaul's Drag Race and have traveled here to see this fabulous live version of the show. After the performance, during the meet-and-greet, she gets to…
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences
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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has Bay Area ties rooted in Oakland, historical significance to early 1900s

LAS VEGAS (KGO) -- For those headed to Las Vegas to either the Super Bowl or the Super Bowl parties, you may want to see a location with Bay Area ties. A group of Italian-American businessmen from Northern California were the ones who brought the Golden Gate Casino name to town in 1955. It's not situated anywhere near the Golden Gate Bridge, but…
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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has Bay Area ties rooted in Oakland, historical significance to early 1900s
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Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Getting the opportunity to stay in the first hotel rooms ever used in Las Vegas. They date back 118 years to 1906. In a city often known for tearing down its history, one beacon stands alone downtown - The Golden Gate. It's the old feel that brings people back. "It is very near and dear to my heart," said Jen Beardsley from…
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Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino
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'The Rat Pack Is Back' presents a classic time in Las Vegas entertainment

The spirit of golden age Las Vegas is always present, even if visible signs are increasingly rare. The old gives way to the new, signs from classic resort-casinos retire to the Neon Museum just north of the Strip, and torches brandished by top entertainers get passed on to the next generation. Time stands still at the Copa Room at Tuscany Suites &…
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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history

Las Vegas may have a reputation for tearing down its vintage buildings, but there's one piece of history still standing: Golden Gate. The historic property at the corner of Fremont and Main streets is celebrating its 117th anniversary Friday, and as the city's first hotel it boasts a front row seat to some of the area's most identifiable…
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There is a lot of work that goes into the development of high-quality slot games. It is safe to say that they represent a fan-favorite option. In any case, whether it's a land-based exclusive casino or an online casino, the majority of the games are actually slots, and for a good reason. They are easy to play, have different features that might…
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Off-the-Las Vegas Strip Show Seeks 'Penis Puppeteers'

Visitors come to Las Vegas for its wide range of attractions, including entertaining performances and shows that are geared toward a wide range of ages and tastes. Performance arts are a big part of the experience. Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio Resort & Casino, operated by MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report, for example, wows crowds…
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Five Famous Las Vegas Casinos

When Las Vegas casinos are mentioned, many people immediately think back to the glamor days of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. No doubt this is because of the multitude of films, TV shows and books about the people and places of that time. These days Las Vegas online casinos, like vegasbetting.com,offer exemplary service and betting opportunities to…
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How Frank Sinatra helped end racial segregation in Las Vegas

It's well known that The Beatles refused to play to a segregated audience during their 1964 American tour. What's less known is that Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack did something very similar in Las Vegas years earlier, helping to bring racial segregation to the attention of major policymakers. As in most other American towns in the 1950s and…
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How Las Vegas Became a Gambling Mecca

Las Vegas was a small railroad town when Nevada formally established it in 1905. Five years after its founding, the U.S. census recorded only 800 residents. Yet by the 1950s, it was known as a gambling tourist haven, where visitors could see a show with celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. in between trips to the baccarat…
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The History of the Vegas Residency

The first thing that comes to mind when Las Vegas is spoken about is gambling. It is casinos that built sin city and its famous strip, yet this is not the only form of entertainment available. As well as theme parks and restaurants, Vegas has grown due to its huge multi-night concerts by the world's most famous stars. Known as residencies, we give…
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Vintage Las Vegas casino photos from the past

OLBG scoured historical archives to compile a list of 15 photographs that exemplify Las Vegas' short, colorful history. As far as major American cities go, Las Vegas is by far the newest. Unlike New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles (which were all booming metropolises well before the Civil War), Las Vegas wasn't officially founded until the 20th…
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Five great music-themed online slot games

There's something about the rhythm of the music that just makes us feel good. Maybe it's the way the beat pulses through our veins, or maybe it's the way a good tune can take us away to another place. No matter what the reason, there's no denying that music is a powerful force. And what could be more fun than using that power to spin some slots?…
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15 vintage photos from Las Vegas' past

As far as major American cities go, Las Vegas is by far the newest. Unlike New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles (which were all booming metropolises well before the Civil War), Las Vegas wasn't officially founded until the 20th century. When the railroad arrived in 1905, the small settlement quickly went from a dusty outpost to the gambling capital…
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Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas arrests and retirement edition

Two years ago, Las Vegas, and many other casino destinations, were reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is safe to say that Las Vegas is back especially after the numbers it posted in July. Sin City was in the headlines this week for other reasons, too. We had an arrest from the notorious "Black Book" list and an impressive retirement…
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Las Vegas Advisor: New upscale resort planned with Wild Wild West closure

Another Las Vegas casino has closed and is scheduled for demolition. The Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel, located on Tropicana Avenue less than a mile west of the Strip, closed its doors last week with only three days' notice after operating since 1974, originally as the King 8. Owner Station Casinos has announced plans to raze the casino and…
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Sahara energizes showroom with Reckless in Las Vegas

Artistic and architectural visions are taking hold at Sahara Las Vegas. The retro-rock outfit Reckless in Vegas has rolled into Sahara Theater for a six-month engagement. Then the theater is due for a major renovation next year. It's convenient that the new headlining act produces an old-Vegas sound with a contemporary spin. Vegas native Michael…
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'The Rat Pack is Back' gives those vintage Las Vegas vibes

Who doesn't love the Rat Pack era of Las Vegas? Whether it's the movie Ocean's 11, in which Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. rob five different casinos in one night, or those performances at the Sands Hotel, the suit-clad gang, which always stressed having fun with a drink in your hand, has crystallized a moment in time that remains…
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Highest paid residencies from Las Vegas history

Lady Gaga. Cher. Bruno Mars. Diana Ross. Usher. Bette Midler. Concert headliners have been bringing Vegas audiences to their feet since Liberace debuted at Hotel Last Frontier in 1944. With Liberace's success, Vegas saw a formula they could bank on. Crowds were as hyped about live performances as they were gambling at casinos. Soon to follow on…
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HISTORIC LAS VEGAS NATIONAL OFFERS MORE THAN A MEMORABLE ROUND OF GOLF

LAS VEGAS, NV - The next time you are looking for an enjoyable and memorable golf experience in Las Vegas, consider the golf course that carries the town's name - Las Vegas National. And while you are at it, build in some time to take in the history of not only this 60-year-old track, but also of Vegas golf in general, as the Las Vegas Golf Hall of…
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Even before 'What Happens Here,' Vegas always understood how to market itself

What happens here, stays here, except when it's in a TV commercial, or on social media, or the subject of a film. That slogan has become legendary and ubiquitous since it began two decades ago as part of a "Vegas Stories" advertising campaign. Few remember "Vegas Stories," or much of the marketing of Las Vegas that came before, but the area has a…
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Historical Las Vegas home tours are back

A sense of history can get lost in a city constantly reinventing itself, but luckily some of Vegas' oldest and most iconic neighborhoods are still providing a link to the past. The Nevada Preservation Foundation, which has been working to protect and highlight the city's historical places and structures since its founding in 2013, will host tours…
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The Most Iconic Music Acts to Headline Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world and has played host to some of the biggest music acts of all time. Continue below as we look more closely at the most iconic music acts to headline Las Vegas. There is one man who has to kick things off and his name is Frank Sinatra. When people think of Las Vegas, they still think…
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The Timeless Appeal of the Casino For A-List Celebrities

There have always been strong links between celebrities and casinos. It's not so surprising really. The A-listers like to go where they'll be seen, but also enjoy the atmosphere like every other casino-goer. Maybe the heyday of this was back in the late 50s and 60s when Vegas became the legendary hangout of everyone from Frank Sinatra to Sammy…
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It’s Electric: Slots Plug In and The Casino Powers Up

It's 1963. In this year, Beatlemania will rock into life, Martin Luther King will be arrested fighting for civil rights, the Vietnam war will grind to gridlock, and a president will be assassinated. These are modern times. The world is growing up. In Las Vegas, the casino business is booming and the city is busy earning its crown as…
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Top 15 Movies Like Casino on Netflix

The magic of cinema will allow you to escape into the world of excitement for 2-3 hours and will tell you about the subtleties of deceiving the established casino system, entertain and be remembered for a long time. One such film that has its own magic of gambling can be considered the film Casino by Martin Scorsese. We've compiled our list of 15…
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Celebrities at the Casino. What Games Do the A-List Play?

And the winner is… when they're not picking up Oscars, celebrities like to party. Some hang out at strip clubs with Mr. Bieber, others like to wreck the ball with Miley, a few brave souls even venture into the parallel universes of hard core party animals like Charlie Sheen and Gary Busey. For many, however, the casino is the destination where the…
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Suspicious item closes Fashion Show Drive near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas police are investigating a reported suspicious item at a property near the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday afternoon. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says officers were called to the Trump International Hotel at 2000 Fashion Show Dr. at about 12:53 p.m. with reports of a suspicious item. Police said in a…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Vegas entertainment venues see rise of COVID restrictions

While proof of COVID-19 vaccination isn't required to enter any casino in Las Vegas, you may need it if you want to see a show or engage in other entertainment options. Masks are required everywhere, but you'll need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at a growing number of venues, including Las Vegas Raiders games, the Smith Center,…
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Las Vegas-style games coming to three Phoenix-area casinos on Friday

CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A bit of Las Vegas action is coming to the Valley courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos. The popular hotel and casino chain is debuting Las Vegas-style games on Friday, Aug. 6, at its three locations. Wild Horse Pass will be introducing its new High Limit Salon, complete with blackjack, roulette, and midi-baccarat…
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Las Vegas-style table games debut Friday at Wild Horse Pass

The official launch of Las Vegas-style gaming at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass is Friday, Aug. 6. Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. (GRGE) announced today the addition of 14 live roulette, baccarat and craps table games to the Chandler property as a result of Arizona's amended gaming compact that went into effect in May. Wild…
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Letter: Las Vegas is fertile ground for Halsey country music

The Jim Halsey Co. pioneered name Country music artists as main attractions in Las Vegas and Reno where casinos prevailed. First, Hank Thompson and his Brazos Valley Boys, Wanda Jackson and then Roy Clark played weeks out of each year. Long term deals were made at the famous Golden Nugget Casino and Saloon in downtown Las Vegas. The famous Las…
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Five destinations where casino gaming is an important part of tourism

The betting business has snowballed as the Internet is advancing. However, despite the online casinos growing tremendously, the land-based casino industry is still thriving. In the modern world, we have several destinations in the world that are meant to be tourists attraction sites with gambling casinos. Many tourists have been known to visit the…
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OCEAN’S ELEVEN + LOCK, STOCK, AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS + MOLLY’S GAME + CASINO ROYALE: The Best Movies About Casinos

Whenever they're browsing through the online world, most casino fans are usually interested in finding the best online casinos Australia where they can win real money. However, that's not the only thing that they're interested in. People who like to spend their time playing casino games are also huge fans of casino movies. There are many Hollywood…
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Oldest Las Vegas casino, Golden Gate, celebrates 115 years on Fremont Street

Casino owner Derek Stevens poses in front of the Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. The casino, originally opened as Hotel Nevada in 1906, is celebrating 115 years of operation this year. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 | 3:02 p.m. Casino owner Derek Stevens has talked a lot in recent months about downtown's newest resort, Circa Las…
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