It will only take 22 seconds to reduce 67-year-old Tropicana Las Vegas to dust, debris

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The vision to build the Tropicana Las Vegas took shape 77 years ago but it would be another 10 years before the hotel-casino would hold its grand opening in 1957. The Trop, as it’s often referred to stood the test of time for decades but on October 9, it will only take 22 seconds for the iconic hotel to collapse into dust and debris.

The Tropicana Las Vegas, considered one of the oldest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, closed its doors on April 2, 2024. (KLAS)

Bally’s Corporation released more information Monday on the upcoming implosion including that there will be no public viewing areas because of safety restrictions but there will be live coverage. Bally’s and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will both provide live streams.

In addition, KLAS-TV will have live coverage of “Drop the Trop” starting at 2 a.m. online at 8newsnow.com and on-air on channel 8. There will be numerous camera crews to capture the event from all angles.

The implosion show includes 555 drones and a fireworks display that will light up the sky before the implosion of both towers.

“This moment in Las Vegas history represents more than just the next chapter — It’s the evolution of the Strip, where legend meets innovation to create something truly unforgettable,” Soo Kim, chairman of Bally’s Corporation, said.

The exterior of the former Tropicana Las Vegas property on the same day demolition companies filed an implosion permit for the hotel’s two towers. (KLAS)

GGG Demolition, in coordination with Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) will handle the implosion. A total of 917,400 square feet will be imploded with the use of nearly 2,200 pounds of explosives. The demolition sequence will begin with the implosion of the 23-story Paradise Tower and end with the implosion of the 23-story Club Tower. It’s expected both buildings will collapse within 22 seconds after the implosion button is pressed, according to the Bally’s Corporation news release.

WATCH: Video history of Las Vegas implosions

The implosion of older hotels and casinos became a Las Vegas tradition in the 1990s as mega resorts jockeyed for space on the Strip. CDI is no stranger to implosions. The company has brought down 35 buildings in Clark County since 1993 including the Landmark, Dunes, Frontier, Hacienda, Stardust, and Riveria.

The Tropicana’s demolition will create the space needed for the site to become the new home for the A’s ballpark.

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