Implosion levels tower of Las Vegas Riviera casino
Las Vegas The Riviera Hotel and Casino the Las Vegas Strip's first high-rise that was as popular for its mobster ties as its Hollywood personification of Sin City's mobster past formally exited the scene early Tuesday with a cinematic implosion, total with fireworks.
The 24-story Monaco Tower was demolished around 2:30 a.m. when a series of explosions sounded, followed by the building crumbling from the sides then into the middle, kicking up a mountain of dust.