Aladdin Implosion

From its 1962 beginning, this property seemed to be doomed for failure. This property at times was called "The Vegas Jinx".

There were many owners, name changes, remodels, bankruptcies, closings, openings, and mob dealings throughout the years. The history of this resort reads like the 'who's-who' of the underground world. In 1972 a 19-story hotel tower and a performing arts center were added.

On November 25, 1997, the Aladdin closed its doors forever. The Aladdin was imploded at 7:30 p.m. on April 27, 1998. The performing arts center was the only structure saved.

The new Aladdin mega-resort opened August 17, 2000, but the troubles didn't stop. Another bankruptcy, and much legal mumbo-jumbo led to its sale to the Planet Hollywood folks, who "Planetized" the whole resort in 2007.

Let's hope that's the end of the trouble.

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[DiamondJim520]

The Aladdin, so said was built on an Indian burial ground, one owner, many years ago was Wayne Newton, They never could survive, seems was doom from the 60's, I remember late 90's early 2000's, they demolished it, rebuilt it, and now gone again. Hollywood won't survive either, the land is doomed!!

Hollywood started with a little place in Ceasaer's shops, they're doomed too.

[Are44441]

omg

[Are44441]

*army

[Are44441]

what? aramy