The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas, which opened in 1957, is closing its doors after decades of operation, marking the end of an era for one of the last Mob-controlled casinos. The closure is part of a broader shift, making way for a new 30,000-person ballpark for the Oakland A's, who plan to move from the Bay area. A liquidation company has been hired to sell off everything from the casino that isn't nailed down, including theater doors, dining sets, and other pieces of the resort's history. The comedy club at the Tropicana is hosting 'Last Laughs' as a final farewell. Historically, the Tropicana symbolized a never-ending operation, a sentiment now coming to a close. The last days are filled with nostalgia, as the public and former patrons reflect on the casino's storied past, including its infamous connection to Mob activities.
Tropicana’s down to its last night, and its last bar. https://t.co/en9sI51Fu1
Got any memories of @TropLV? As it shuts down, let’s go on a little tour! https://t.co/2fC9vuAhd5
The last day to visit the soon-to-be shut-down casino is here. https://t.co/HGT9sS5doM
The Tropicana’s front doors aren’t even closed yet, but interested shoppers can buy theater doors, dining sets and other pieces of the iconic Las Vegas resort. https://t.co/x7w6atvHbu
The Last Days of the Tropicana Las Vegas: Waiting for a Ballpark, and a Team, Almost No One Wants. https://t.co/mxpXibhrJY
The last bit @LaughFactoryLAS, from Ron Pearson, who opened the club in 2012 … @TropLV @reviewjournal https://t.co/lgw8NFSPM6
We're just days away from closing the doors at the Tropicana Casino site on the Las Vegas Strip. That will open the doors to build a new 30,000-person ballpark to host the Oakland A's who plan to move here from the Bay area. https://t.co/YQfHF3c2HM
One of the last Mob controlled casinos (back in the day) in Las Vegas closing its doors for good in 48 hours. The @TropLV was being skimmed for so much money, new management took over and had to put up signs. “The mob has left the building, please stop stealing” @beatingthebook https://t.co/6k2iOdfpBA
"When the @TropLV opened in 1957, Nevada's lieutenant governor at the time turned the key to open the door...Then he threw away the key. 'This was to signify that the @TropLV would always stay open,' said historian Michael Green.'" Rio Yamat @AP January 31, 2024 https://t.co/3cp0ufigLd
Folies Bergere at the Tropicana. 📸Las Vegas Sun https://t.co/Kbz2eLiYpr
As curtain drops on iconic Tropicana, its comedy club is getting the ‘Last Laughs’ https://t.co/nElcgkv5pf
Seems like the Trop has been closing forever. Cost-cutting mode for the past two decades. But there was Gallagher … https://t.co/T2S8IIhlJJ … @reviewjournal
It’s kinda sad… most of the machines are already off in Trop.. @MtM_Vegas @VitalVegas @LasVegasLocally @JacobsVegasLife who’s gonna be last out in a few days? https://t.co/i61KzUPkhW
🚨Bally's has hired a liquidation company to sell off everything that's not nailed down at the @TropLV. If you are in the hospitality industry or might be interested in purchasing a part of Vegas history, go here: https://t.co/9SJ4HtUKuA @VitalVegas https://t.co/mEWgq9TVGi