Riviera Hotel implosion

The Riviera Hotel & Casino at 2901 S Las Vegas Blvd was imploded on May 13, 2016, after 60 years of operation; the event received wide media coverage and attracted spectators. The resort’s controlled demolition joined a local pattern of high-profile casino implosions that Las Vegas residents and commentators often joke about when discussing the city’s constant reinvention. The implosion site later became the location for new development on the Strip.