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Bally’s Corp. has received all regulatory approvals and is ready to to implode the Tropicana on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 2:30AM local time. The demolition should be a traditional Las Vegas spectacle.

Watching the implosion might be easier done online than in person. Vegas Strip hotel room rates, especially those with a clear view of what’s left of the Tropicana, are surging in price. Other nearby hotels are more expensive than usual, but won’t guarantee your room can see the action (or feel the vibrations).

For as much of an exciting event this is being billed as, Bally’s isn’t able to offer a public viewing area due to safety restrictions of bringing down two large hotel towers, the first of which was built in 1957. Like Las Vegas casino implosions in the past, visitors won’t be able to stand too close to the hotel towers, for obvious reasons.

The late hour, however, will make it a little easier for law enforcement to block off Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard as needed with minimal traffic disruption.

Clark County has not yet shared plans on what sort of street access will or will not be available in the area surrounding the demolition zone.

The implosion will be streamed online at Ballylive.com. Local TV stations also plan to cover the event.

The one publicized watch party for the event, at the Foundation Room atop Mandalay Bay, is sold out.

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