Stardust Resort & Casino implosion and investigations

The Stardust Resort and Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip, was demolished by implosion on July 13, 2007 to clear the site for redevelopment. For decades prior to its closure the Stardust was the subject of federal investigations into alleged skimming and organized-crime involvement in casino operations, which led to indictments and civil actions. The hotel's neon signage and memorabilia from the Stardust have since appeared in private collections and museum displays documenting mid-century Las Vegas. The implosion remains a frequently cited moment in the city's transition from older casino properties to megaresorts.