The Tropicana, a Relic on the Las Vegas Strip, Could Be Demolished
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The Tropicana, a Relic on the Las Vegas Strip, Could Be Demolished

Built in 1957, the Tropicana Las Vegas held the city’s longest-running cabaret and was synonymous with its swinging midcentury glory. It could be torn down to make way for a baseball stadium.
The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.
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The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.

Las Vegas will host a men’s basketball regional this week, the men’s Final Four in 2028 and numerous other college championships — all prompted by changes in how the N.C.A.A. has viewed the city.