Las Vegas bid a bittersweet goodbye to the Riviera early Tuesday morning, as the historic hotel’s Monaco tower came crashing down to make way for expanded convention facilities.
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By ART MARROQUIN / RJ
A three-member panel could soon examine whether an elevated expressway, a light rail system or the Las Vegas Monorail should connect McCarran International Airport to the Strip.
By CAITLIN LILLY REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
In true Vegas fashion, to celebrate the legacy of the Riviera, a spot near the site of the hotel and casino is holding an implosion viewing party to help give guests a front row seat to the once-in-a-lifetime implosion.
By RICHARD N. VELOTTA / RJ
Gaming mogul Steve Wynn will make a rare public appearance Tuesday at The Mirage for the kickoff of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ 16th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking.