Business And Entertainment News

The latest business and entertainment stories, summarized by AI

business-and-entertainment4.465 min read

"End of an Era: Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Closes After 67 Years, Making Way for New A's Stadium"

After 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino, known for its ties to the Rat Pack and mob, will close to make way for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium. The casino, which hosted A-list stars and the iconic "Folies Bergere" show, has seen many iterations but now only the low-rise hotel room wings remain. Its closure marks the end of an era in vintage Vegas nostalgia, as the city continues to reinvent itself as a hub for sports entertainment.

1 year ago•Source: NBC News

"Mobile's $300M Civic Center Arena Set to Transform City's Entertainment Scene"

business-and-entertainment

9.73 min•1 year ago

"Mobile's $300M Civic Center Arena Set to Transform City's Entertainment Scene"

The 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center Arena in Alabama is set to be replaced with a new $300 million arena, featuring a maximum seating capacity of 10,275 people and designed to host Mardi Gras balls, ice hockey, and major concerts. The city plans to borrow up to 56% of the costs for the project, with construction set to begin in February 2025 and completion targeted for January 2027. The new arena will be affiliated with Mardi Gras events and is expected to draw 400,000 people annually, while also creating new jobs within the service industry.

via AL.com