An executive explained why Bally’s is in no hurry to produce plans for a resort that would be attached to the Oakland Athletics’ stadium at the Tropicana site.
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The Tropicana was profitable right up to its April 2 closing date, and operators didn’t close early because it was losing money, according to executives of the company that owns the resort’s land.
Tropicana owner Bally’s Corp. filed for a commercial demolition permit with Clark County as preparations continue to build a ballpark for the Oakland Athletics.
The head of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority says financing for the MLB stadium won’t be impacted by Bally’s credit rating.
Meeting before the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday, operators Bally’s Corp. addressed closure times, slot machines, stained glass and employees.
The nearly 60-year-old resort on the Las Vegas Strip is scheduled to be demolished to make room for a new Athletics ballpark.