When the Tropicana Hotel held its preview opening on April 3, 1957, the resort was seen as representing a “bright new era” for Las Vegas.
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More than 16 years after the New Frontier was toppled, the Strip property hasn’t seen a new project take shape.
From jelly omelets to Finnan Haddie in cream sauce, the restaurant was the toast of the town.
It’s easy to get familiar with the carpets if you casino-hop on the Strip. Test your Vegas knowledge and see if you can correctly identify the casino based on an image of its carpet.
Once among the most upscale properties on the Strip, a gilded treasure box of showgirls and celebrities, a destination spot in a destination city, the Trop courts a different clientele these days.
A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks.
All it took was a $5 bet for this guest to hit a massive jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em.