Las Vegas is a city of change. "Out with the old, in with the new" could easily be the city motto. As a consequence, developers in this area often want to get rid of some pretty large buildings in a hurry. Las Vegas is also a city of spectacle. Therefore, starting with the destruction of the Dunes in 1993, the demolition of its history has often been a tourist attraction. Here is a list of recent casino implosions in reverse chronological order:
| Date | Casino Imploded | to make way for... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2007 | Stardust | Echelon Place | |
| March 5, 2007 | Desert Inn, Parking Garage | Wynn Las Vegas -- Encore | |
| November 17, 2004 | Desert Inn, St. Andrews Tower | Wynn Las Vegas | |
| October 23, 2001 | Desert Inn, Augusta Tower | Wynn Las Vegas | |
| October 3, 2000 | El Rancho | condominiums | |
| April 27, 1998 | old Aladdin | new Aladdin | |
| December 31, 1996 | Hacienda | Mandalay Bay | |
| November 26, 1996 | Sands | Venetian | |
| November 7, 1995 | Landmark | Las Vegas Convention Center parking lot | |
| October 27, 1993 | Dunes | Bellagio |
Most of these implosions were done by the amazing professionals at Controlled Demolition, Inc..
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