Tropicana Las Vegas set to begin 2020 pool season

Tropicana Las Vegas is set to kick-off its 2020 pool season on Monday, 9 March, with a lavish landscape and innovative food and beverage offerings. Locals and tourists alike are welcome to experience a tropical oasis complete with various poolside amenities.

The Tropicana Pool features a tropical setting surrounded by palm trees and flowing waterfalls for guests to enjoy and relax under the sun. For a one-of-a-kind experience, visitors 21 and over can try their luck at one of the swim-up pool blackjack tables while sipping on their favorite summer cocktails.

Guests are invited to indulge in the all-new pool menu serving up delectable summer bites, including salads, hot sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, snacks, and party platters for large groups. The menu also features South of the Border dishes, such as nachos, carne asada tacos, shredded chicken burritos, quesadillas, and much more.

In addition, make the perfect summer escape with specialty cocktails and fabulous frozen piña coladas, lemonades, and margaritas. The poolside menu also offers various selections of beer, wine, and hard seltzers, along with bottle service and special VIP packages for bachelor or bachelorette parties and families starting at $100.

The Tropicana Pool will be open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Entrance is free for locals with a valid Nevada ID seven days a week.

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Tropicana Las Vegas announces Red Lotus Asian Kitchen

Tropicana Las Vegas will soon debut an all-new restaurant concept, Red Lotus Asian Kitchen. Set to open early 2018, the new eatery will feature an approachable Asian-inspired menu, offering both lunch and dinner options, bringing a fresh and fun dining experience to the property.

From Thailand to Japan, Korea to China and Vietnam, Red Lotus Asian Kitchen will offer the "greatest hits" of Asian-inspired cuisine and will showcase traditional Asian dishes prepared with a Westernized flair.

Located off of the casino floor, Red Lotus Asian Kitchen will offer dine-in options, as well as grab and go, perfect for guests and Marquee reward members alike.

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Illusionist David Goldrake presents holiday show at Tropicana Las Vegas

Award-winning grand illusionist David Goldrake wants to share his excitement and magic of the holiday season with Las Vegas audiences from around the world by presenting Imaginarium - Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at Tropicana Las Vegas. Celebrating the success of his new Las Vegas residency at Tropicana Las Vegas, the magician, known as The International Man of Mystery, will incorporate special holiday magic into his already mind-blowing new show, Imaginarium, inside Tropicana Theater.

Audiences will witness a new holiday-themed show full of magic and illusions incorporating special costumes, music, lighting effects and stage décor inspired by the season. David Goldrake also treats his audiences to a special illusion with a child from the audience, evoking the spirit of Christmas, and ends the show with the best magic of all — producing snow on stage.

David Goldrake performs Imaginarium - Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays Tuesday through Sunday, 19 December through 30 December (dark 25 and 31 December). Performances include a 4 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening performances with ticket prices starting at $49.98 (excludes tax and fees). For more information, visit Goldrake's website. Tickets can be purchased at the Tropicana box office, by calling (800) 829-9034 or online at the Tropicana website and Ticketmaster.

Representing a new generation of illusionists, David Goldrake allows guests to lose all sense of reality, creating a surreal scene caught somewhere between reality and a dreamlike world full of dreams and fantasies. From the classics of magical history to modern experience, the grand illusionist treats guests to an interactive show featuring escapology, music and choreography blended with modern 3-D mapping technology. Goldrake developed Imaginarium with the best creators in the field of magic and entertainment, and undertakes a journey through time that challenges the laws of nature before guests' eyes.

Goldrake started his career as a professional magician in 1999. On top of being a regular performer at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood, he has performed all over the world and has amazed more than 20 million guests in over ten countries and speaks seven languages. In 2010, he was awarded the coveted Mandrake d'Or award (The Oscar of Magic) ranking him alongside names such as other Las Vegas favorites, including David Copperfield and Siegfried & Roy. In 2015, Goldrake was awarded the Merlin Award for Best Illusionist Europe 2015 by the International Society of Magicians.

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Tropicana Las Vegas names new Vice President

Tropicana Las Vegas is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Thoma to the position of vice president and assistant general manager. Thoma will be responsible for overseeing casino operations, facilities, security, service, along with continuous improvements at the iconic property on the Las Vegas Strip.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mike Thoma to our all-new executive lineup. Thoma is an accomplished casino executive whose skills and experience will add tremendous value to our organization," said Aaron Rosenthal, general manager for Tropicana Las Vegas. "We are extremely pleased to finalize our executive team with the addition of Thoma, and are confident that he will play a key role in the success of the company going forward."

Thoma has over 20 years of experience in the casino industry, and most recently served as the vice president of operations for Penn National Gaming-based property, Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Massachusetts. There, Thoma played a critical role in opening the property in 2015, marking the first casino to open in the state of Massachusetts. Prior to his move to Plainridge Park Casino, Thoma was the director of casino operations at Argosy Casino - Sioux City, Iowa.

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Tropicana Las Vegas announces Jesus Christ Superstar charity concert

The hit Broadway show, Jesus Christ Superstar will take the stage at Tropicana Theater for a special charity concert event on Saturday, April 8. Guests are invited to experience a new take on the 1970's Broadway musical and rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar to benefit Golden Rainbow. The show will feature a lineup of famed cast members and an on-stage orchestra directed by Jersey Boys' Keith Thompson in addition to an exclusive band put together by Vincent Verderame of Blue Man Group. 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Golden Rainbow. Golden Rainbow is a nonprofit organization providing housing, education, and resources to men, women and children with HIV/AIDS located in Southern Nevada.

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Tropicana Entertainment announces plans for land based gaming development at Tropicana Evansville

EVANSVILLE -- Tropicana Entertainment announced today its plans for a land based casino development project at its Tropicana Evansville, Indiana property. The development project envisions an approximately 75,000 sq. ft. single-level casino and entertainment facility, at an estimated cost of approximately fifty million ($50,000,000.00) dollars. The new casino would be situated on land owned by Tropicana between its existing hotels, Tropicana Evansville Hotel and the LeMerigot Hotel, and would replace Tropicana's current riverboat casino.

In conjunction with the announcement of the development project, the City of Evansville and Tropicana have entered into a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") that outlines the scope of the project and proposed lease amendments to the lease agreement (the "Lease") between Tropicana Evansville and the City of Evansville Redevelopment Commission ("Evansville Redevelopment Commission") to accomplish the development of Tropicana Evansville. The principal terms of the LOI provide that in exchange for the $50 Million development project and an aggregate $25 Million pre-payment of rent to the City of Evansville, upon completion of the project Tropicana Evansville would receive $20 Million in development credits in the form of Lease rent credits, and the Tropicana Evansville Lease options would be extended for an additional 15 years through December 31, 2055.

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Country star Aaron Lewis to perform at Tropicana Atlantic City in February

On Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and guitarist Aaron Lewis will take his concert tour to Tropicana Atlantic City Casino & Resort for a 9 p.m. performance in the Tropicana Showroom. Doors open at 8 p.m.

After making an indelible mark on the world of hard rock, Aaron Lewis thrilled traditional country music fans in 2001 with his debut solo EP Town Line. Highlighted by the success of gold-selling single “Country Boy,” the seven-song EP reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release.

“Life is circular. Country just came back to me. This is full circle because this was the first music I was ever exposed to as a child,” Lewis said.

Lewis is one of only a handful of contemporary artists in today’s era of mainstream country whose music is rooted in the classic country of Merle Haggard, George Jones or other artists of the 1960s and 1970s.

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10 best locals casinos in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - We all know Las Vegas isn’t only for the tourists. Here’s a look at the Top 10 casinos for locals, based on the Best of Las Vegas rankings as of Tuesday.

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1. Tropicana Las Vegas

Reviewers said the Trop has great customer service and feels more like a locals casino than a Strip casino.

Except for this guy: “Anyone else tired of voting? I’m tire of being harassed. This is the last time that I’m voting. I don’t get paid enough for this. I don’t think anyone will believe we have the best architecture if we win that too.”

2. Aliante Casino Hotel

Locals raved about the service at Aliante.

“Its a mix of the quality level you might get at Monte Carlo or Red Rock (not exactly opulent but new and clean) and the value you might get downtown,” one reviewer wrote.

3. South Point Hotel Casino and Spa

Reviewers called the South Point an “all-in-one experience.”

“It’s a great place to take out of town guests because they make them feel like VIPs without costing a small fortune,” one local wrote.

4. Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa

Red Rock got great reviews for a helpful staff.

One reviewer wasn’t too hot on the casino’s cocktails, but overall the casino is rated five stars.

5. M Resort

M Resort gets high ratings for its easy access, plentiful parking and friendly staff.

“Awesome but a wee bit pricey for that far off the strip,” one reviewer wrote. “Awesome bar with exceptional beer options.”

6. Silverton Casino Lodge Las Vegas

Cheerful staff and a relaxed atmosphere help the Silverton make the list.

“This casino is very low key for people that do not like a bunch of crowds and drunks, for people that are there for fun, gambling, eating and drinking,” one reviewer wrote.

7. Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino

Reviewers said Green Valley Ranch is the best of all Station Casinos for locals.

“They didn’t have as many movies on as other cinemas in town, so we were limited but just wanted to kill some time,” one reviewer wrote. “Love the casino itself, though.”

8. Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

Sam’s got good reviews for having a staff that has been there long enough to remember the locals.

One reviewer raved about the daytime bingo cocktail waitress:

“She is very kind and professional she always knows what I want to drink. I want you to know what an asset she is to that company and she is one of the reasons we go there to play bingo.”

9. The D Las Vegas

Locals praised the D for bringing a party atmosphere downtown.

Reviewers suggested checking out the Long Bar.

10. The Orleans

Why is the Orleans a good casino? Well, obviously because of the lack of tourists, reviewers said.

Like most casinos on the list, the Orleans also got props for a friendly staff.

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