LAS VEGAS - Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana in an elaborate implosion that leveled two hotel towers.
The celebration in Las Vegas early Wednesday included a fireworks display.
It was the first casino implosion in nearly a decade for a city that loves fresh starts.
The Tropicana closed in April after 67 years to make room for a new baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics.
Once known as the "Tiffany of the Strip" for its opulence, the Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack.
Its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
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