FX.co ★ The Riviera Hotel and Casino is demolished in controlled explosion

On August 17, the explosion destroyed the building of one of the most popular play centers in Las Vegas – the Riviera Casino. The decision to close the hotel-casino was taken by the authorities in 2015, but the building's demolition was delayed until the middle of 2016.

Photo: The "Monte Carlo" tower immediately after the controlled explosion.

In June, the authorities demolished the first of the two buildings of the complex – the tower "Monaco". After the destruction of the second tower - "Monte Carlo" complex was completely razed to the ground.

Photo: The demolition of the main buildings of the Riviera casino.

On-site construction of the new hotel will unfold Convention Center.

In the Riviera Casino were shooting the film "Ocean's Eleven" 1960 years, "Casino" (1995), paintings from the series of James Bond "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and others.

Photo: Riviera Casino before the demolition.