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Las Vegas鈥� famed Tropicana closes after 67 years
Built in 1957, The Tropicana Las Vegas was the city鈥檚 third oldest casino, which was once a hangout for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
Newshour鈥檚 Shaun Ley asked Michael Green, Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to explain how the hotel gained its iconic status.
(Photo: The Tropicana hotel-casino鈥檚 signature stained glass feature is shown above an active gaming area. Credit: Reuters )
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