The iconic Tropicana Hotel, a staple of the Las Vegas Strip for 67 years and a remnant of the Rat Pack era, has been reduced to rubble in a breathtaking implosion. The event drew crowds and was marked by elaborate light shows and a massive fireworks display, celebrating the hotel's legacy before making way for the proposed A's baseball stadium. Traffic around the Strip was closed off as explosives brought down the last true mob-era casino amidst cheers and emotional farewells from witnesses. This demolition signifies not only the end of an era but also the continued evolution of Las Vegas' skyline, which has seen numerous iconic resorts meet a similar fate in recent decades.