The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino opened on a Strip surrounded by vast open desert in 1956 and cost $15 million to build three stories with 300 rooms split into two wings.
Weeks after its grand opening in 1956, reputed mobster Frank Costello was shot in the head in New York. The Tropicana had ties to organized crime through him.
The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino, which opened on a Strip surrounded by vast open desert in 1956 and cost $15 million to build three stories with 300 rooms split into two wings, is closing its doors at noon Tuesday after being the third oldest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The Tropicana had ties to organized crime, largely through reputed mobster Frank Costello. Weeks after its grand opening in 1956, Costello was shot in the head in New York.
The Tropicana Las Vegas casino opened on a Strip surrounded by vast, open desert in 1956. It cost $15 million to build three stories with 300 rooms split into two wings.
It was the third-oldest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip and welcomed guests for 67 years before closing its doors at noon Tuesday.
The Tropicana had ties to organized crime, largely through reputed mobster Frank Costello. Weeks after its grand opening in 1956, Costello was shot in the head in New York.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Tropicana hotel-casino will be demolished to make room for a Major League Baseball stadium. However, this statement is misleading as the casino has already been closed and demolition has already begun.
The article claims that the Tropicana hotel-casino will be demolished to make room for a Major League Baseball stadium. However, this statement is misleading as the casino has already been closed and demolition has already begun.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses anecdotes and personal experiences to make their argument about the Tropicana casino's closure without providing any evidence or data to support it.
In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Agent 007 says, ‼It was the Tropicana♏s heyday.♞
Shut down slot machines adorn the casino floor in preparation for closing the Tropicana hotel-casino Friday, March 29, 2024,
Bias
(85%)
The article contains a statement that the Tropicana Las Vegas casino is closing. This implies bias towards the closure of the casino and may be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion against it.
Former Tropicana performers gathered for a final goodbye to say their last words about this historic hotel.
The Folies show was shut down in the 80s, but now as the Tropicana itself bids farewell to its era on the Strip, former and current performers are looking back on their good times at this hotel.
Accuracy
The Tropicana hotel on the Las Vegas Strip is closing after 67 years in business.
Former performers from the Folies Bergere show at the Tropicana gathered for a final goodbye to say their last words about this historic hotel.
Many of these former performers spent decades dazzling audiences on stage at the Tropicana before it closed down just before its 50th birthday.
The closing of the Tropicana marks an end to a significant chapter in Las Vegas history.
Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote former performers as saying things like 'It's going to be hard to say goodbye to the Tropicana.' This is not a logical fallacy in itself, but it does suggest that the author is relying on these quotes rather than providing their own analysis or perspective. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used by performers when they describe how much they miss working at the Tropicana and how difficult it will be to imagine a world without it. This type of language can be seen as an attempt to elicit strong emotions in readers rather than providing objective information or analysis.
It's going to be hard to say goodbye to the Tropicana.
Bias
(85%)
The author uses language that dehumanizes the Tropicana hotel and its performers. The use of phrases like 'historic hotel' and 'era on the Strip' implies a sense of nostalgia for a time when Las Vegas was simpler or more innocent. This is an example of religious bias, as many people associate Las Vegas with sinfulness and immorality.
It’s going to be hard to say goodbye to the Tropicana
Many of these performers spent years, even decades dazzling on stage at the Tropicana until the Folies show was shut down just before its 50th birthday.
The Tropicana Las Vegas will close on Tuesday to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium.
It is home to the city's longest running show, Folies Bergere which featured elaborate costumes and stage sets and line dancers among other acts.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Tropicana Las Vegas will be closing permanently to make way for a baseball stadium when it's actually just temporarily shutting down while they demolish part of it to build the stadium. Secondly, there are no quotes from any sources other than Johnny Diaz in this article which is not disclosed as such. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its lavish midcentury decor and famous magicians Siegfried and Roy debuted there.
The title implies that Tropicana Las Vegas will be closing permanently to make way for a baseball stadium when it's actually just temporarily shutting down while they demolish part of it to build the stadium.
There are no quotes from any sources other than Johnny Diaz in this article which is not disclosed as such.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its lavish midcentury decor and famous magicians Siegfried and Roy debuted there.
Fallacies
(85%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the construction of a Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas. The author uses language that portrays the Tropicana as an outdated relic and something to be demolished, while also highlighting its storied past. This creates a disproportionate number of quotes reflecting this position.
After the demolition, about nine acres of the 35-acre parcel will be granted to the Athletics baseball team for the construction of a 30,000-seat stadium, which is expected to host the team beginning in 2028.
The famous Tropicana Las Vegas resort, which held the city's longest-running cabaret and was known for its lavish midcentury decor, will close on Tuesday as it prepares for demolition to make way for a new Major League Baseball stadium.
The longtime magicians Siegfried and Roy debuted there. Sean Connery's James Bond stayed the night. Feathered showgirls danced in its Folies Bergère cabaret.
The Tropicana Las Vegas casino opened on a Strip surrounded by vast, open desert in 1956. It cost $15 million to build three stories with 300 rooms split into two wings.
It was the third-oldest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip and welcomed guests for 67 years before closing its doors at noon Tuesday.
The Tropicana had ties to organized crime, largely through reputed mobster Frank Costello. Weeks after its grand opening in 1956, Costello was shot in the head in New York.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that casino chips are disappearing from Tropicana Las Vegas ahead of its closure when in fact it's only certain types of chips (specifically $1 and $5) that have run out. Secondly, the author quotes a spokesperson for Bally Corporation stating that there is an increase in people not cashing in their chips but does not provide any context or explanation as to why this might be happening. This statement could easily be misinterpreted by readers as evidence of deception when it's actually just a factual observation without any additional information provided. Lastly, the article features a quote from Robert McKee stating that he obtained his chips through
<p>Signs posted at nearly every roulette, poker and blackjack table inside the 1950s relic show you<br><strong>re</strong> out of luck if trying to buy the cheapest chips.</p>
The Nevada Gaming Control Board mandates that whatever chips are left after a casino's closure are destroyed. The final customers, whether they're allowed to or not, are providing them new homes.
The title of the article implies that casino chips are disappearing from Tropicana Las Vegas ahead of its closure when in fact it's only certain types of chips (specifically $1 and $5) that have run out.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing a statement from Bally's Corporation without providing any evidence or context for their claim. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the situation as 'stealthily disappearing'. The author also makes an informal fallacy by using personal experiences and opinions to make claims about the behavior of others.
Bally's Corporation spokesperson cause The OYO Hotel just next door to the property will redeem these chips through July 31, 2024.
Bias
(80%)
The article reports that Tropicana Las Vegas is set to shut its doors for good in under 24 hours. However, parts of the casino are already disappearing as people come and go looking for memorabilia. The doorman Dean Davis has seen an increase in foot traffic within the past month due to this phenomenon.
An awful lot of people just looking for memorabilia
Robert McKee is now in possession of a whole rack of Tropicana chips.
Signs posted at nearly every roulette, poker and blackjack table inside The Tropicana casino floor acknowledge the cease sale of $1 and $5 chips.
They ran out of $1 & $5 dollar chips until further notice
The Tropicana is closing on Tuesday, nearly 67 years after it opened.
Interested shoppers can buy theater doors, room furniture sets, 1,500 flat screen TVs and other pieces of the resort from International Content Liquidations.
Liquidation sellers are listing surplus items from roughly 1,800 hotel rooms and suites.
The Tropicana theater doors are made of a red alligator material and listed at $25,000. A row of seats from inside the theater is listed at $900.
It had ties to organized crime, largely through reputed mobster Frank Costello. Weeks after its grand opening in 1956, Costello was shot in the head in New York.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that all items from the Tropicana are for sale when only a portion of them are available. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that interested shoppers can buy theater doors and room furniture sets at discounted prices without providing any context or comparison to other liquidation sales. Thirdly, the article implies that all items listed on Marketplace will be sold through liquidation when it is unclear if this is true.
The title implies that all items from the Tropicana are for sale when only a portion of them are available.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that liquidation sales following a resort closure are often a chance for other businesses to buy back-of-house equipment, furniture, fixtures and more at a discounted price. This statement is not supported by any evidence or expert opinion.
The Tropicana theater doors, made of red alligator material, are listed on Facebook Marketplace for $25000.
Bias
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None Found At Time Of
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Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
McKenna Ross has a conflict of interest on the topic of Tropicana liquidation sale as she is an employee of Bally's-operated resort which was involved in the liquidation process. Additionally, Brendan Bussmann who is also mentioned in the article may have financial ties to companies that were affected by International Content Liquidations.
McKenna Ross mentions her role as a reporter for Las Vegas Review-Journal and states she has been covering the Tropicana liquidation sale. She then goes on to mention Bally's, which was involved in the liquidation process.
