Poll : 08 September - 21 September 2021

I voted Excalibur and CC and I might regret it later. If those two go where do all the ankle biters stay.

The list is indeed a long one.  Many I have never been to or it has been years since I last visited.  Like many gamblers I usually only visit a few—usually less than 5 or 6 when we come to Vegas. 

Results on the poll should be interesting 

This one is tough.  I doubt it would be one of the downtown casinos, since they don't seem to get imploded often.  Most of those on the strip don't seem to be running out of time.  I voted for Harrah's just because, despite the updates, seems to be the most dated of the Caesar's properties.  The inside feels a little old fashioned and run down, so I could see them taking it down to replace it with a property that fits better with the rest of their portfolio.

That said, there really isn't any property that jumps out as a likely candidate since most of those are already gone (the Riv, Stardust, New Frontier, etc.).  Circus Circus is probably the one that would seem closest to the end, but the neighborhood doesn't really scream out for shiny new properties.

ITS PAST TIME . CIRCUS CIRCUS !!! Nice large property , could be a mega resort . 

I said Trop but really don't see any of it happening soon.  

I voted for Rio. of all the hotel-casinos on the list, Rio is the lowest or one of the lowest grossing places, It just seems stuck in a funk and can't get out and they are going to have to put it out of his misery, too bad, It used to be a great place. Others like Circus Circus or Excalibur or even Luxor have their Niche , and they are doing just fine in revenue, all places are great by themselves , the problem lies within, the corporate greed reigns supreme and it's costing them clients. Let's just hope they realize these places, with a little TLC are great, fun, themed places, with their own great atmosphere.    

Although we always get a car when visiting, we also always stay on the Strip.  The Excalibur has been an eyesore for quite some time in our opinion.  Would love to see something fresh and new there

partly because I think there have been too many implosions already. One reason the strip is so overbuilt and overpriced today is that they blew up almost all the low-end places and replaced them with upper-level megaresorts. What would the North end be like today if it still had Stardust and Riviera?
As lschulz points out, downtown has not had many implosions. In fact, I don't remember any [1]. Maybe the buildings are too close together. But Binion's Mint tower has been "mothballed" since 2009; and Las Vegas Club was dismantled rather than imploded, to build Circa.
On the strip, I've heard that Flamingo was completely rebuilt over the years, with not one brick or stick of the original structure remaining; And Caesars Palace was continually expanded throughout its history without any implosions, although one or two of the towers sat vacant for a while.
1. https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/knowing-vegas-how-many-implosions-have-there-been/  [as of 2015; doesn't list Rivera] 

Excalibur and CC have to go, along with Tropicana. I had checked Rio, but deselected it before submitting. As it is off-strip, I doubt it would be replaced by anything better (if by anything at all). If Venetian / Palazzo ownership was still lobbying to ban online poker, I've have voted for those to have been imploded too. 😀

You didn't even include the Palms? Since they don't seem to be re-opening, just blow it up.

Only saw OYO once, some years ago when it was Hooters.  Not much of a place, dinky little pool, tiny casino.  But I'll admit the folks around the "dinky" pool seemed to be having a good time.  So it may be a place of value to some people.  

If ExCal attracts the kid crowd, let it remain and take some of that customer base off the grown-up places.

Candy

Excalibur:  The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling off on my last visit.  Enough said.

Trop:  Along with the Excalibur, this location is ripe for new development as the increased traffic from the Raiders and the Golden Knights benefit this area.

Circus Circus:  "Leaving Las Vegas".... it's time has come.

Why can't I vote for none. I think the era of implosions in Vegas is over.

I know, doesn't fit the hotel-casino criteria, I just couldn't resist a little needle.  I selected Bally's, though I'll note that I stayed there for a couple of nights not long ago, and the place was really in good shape - better than I expected for the price.  I selected them just because of the location size of the property.  I think you'd have to go high end to make that effort worthwhile, and that would look like the option to me.  Circus Circus might work as well, but I don't see Phil doing that.  
Actually, I don't see it happening for a long time, with Resorts World opening, and Fountainbleu supposedly happening, I think we're already seeing a surplus of high end rooms.  I expect we'll have to see proof that those places are flourishing before another big resort starts up.

Since you obviously knew, it's a shame you didn't add the year they opened.... ;-)

What about the ugly eyesore of the uncompleted shell of Fontainebleau Casino? That should of been a choice. 

I vote for CityCenter, which is missing from the list.

Bally's, Excalibur, Rio are all fiercely out dated. CC should stay for families or as a cheaper way to visit Resorts World next door. Dishonorable mentions: Golden Gate (hotel only); Venetian out of revenge for forcing demo of the Sands, which should have been designated a nat'l monument. Flamingo started Las Vegas, but the Sands made it VEGAS!

I voted for the Rio and Excalibur because they are so dated and have not been maintained.  My concerns if the Ex closed would be where would families stay (since it's on the Strip, as opposed to Circus Circus), and where would the working girls work? 

Where’s Aria?  As far as I’m concerned, the entire City Center complex is a scar on the face of Las Vegas.

Although I haven't stayed there in years I think the Flamingo"s days are numbered just for the sake of "keeping up with the Jones's"  As far as downtown is concerned,  my choice would be the 4Queens.  It really needs an upgrade.  But in reality, as long as it's tied to Binion's, it won't happen

Most of the Strip properties (MGM and Ceasars) are now owned by REITs, and are rented to the operators.  I'm aware of one DT property that was slated to be demolished and rebuilt, from back in the late 2000's, but the ensuing housing crash and now the pandemic pretty  much canceled that.  OYO, perhaps, but it's a value destination and not really on the strip...it will eventually be demolished, but OYO is known for their value destinations, not their casinos.  Wynn/Encore, no chance.  M resort isn't very old, they opened in 2009 or so, and is still a very nice property. El Cortez is old, but probably pulls in a good bit of revenue without having to demolish anything.  Flamingo, maybe, but Boyd Gaming isn't know for imploding casinos (except for Stardust, and look how that turned out...the CEO is the same now as was back then).  So, my guess 8s nothing for at least another 5-10 years at a minimum.

I forget which I voted for, but your comment that Luxor's high rank being surprising caused me to suggest that it IS getting old. And considering the occasional news reports that say it may cave in on itself, demolishing before a catastrophe occurs might not be a bad idea. 

Circa and Resorts World surprise me that they are not at the bottom of the list. Then again, maybe because they are brand new, they don't have enough name recognition among those people that voted for them.

Planet Hollywood.  I wouldn't miss it.

Casino Royale--loved it in the late 80s, early 90s.  But now it is just a place to hurry by, eyes front; the tacky span of sidewalk junk (and panhandlers) outside. Good space for something other than a casino/hotel.  Shopping, museum, something.  Relocate the Liberace museum there, or Evel Knievel.

Odd that Aria/Center City were not on the list, but I can't imagine it being up for implosion, too new.  I'm betting the little Jockey Club has a stranglehold on that complex anyway.

Candy

Dave Miller's comment reminded of a documentary that I saw a number of years ago about the building of Luxor which claimed that the plan was to tear it down after 10 years.  Maybe some of those buildings really weren't built to last as long as they have.

The Jockey Club, primarily a time-share, is embedded into the Cosmopolitan real estate, not Aria/City Center.  Sorry.  Construction of the Cosmo depended on making a deal for some of the Jockey Club's parking space.

The Jockey Club was there first, though.  Apparently owning a Jockey Club time-share is like owning a home overlooking the 18th green at Augusta National or Pebble Beach, handed down like a family heirloom.  Hey, forget the other things...gimme the Jockey Club time share!  LOL.

Candy

As much as we love Excalibur (we are treated well there and the gambling is generally pretty good, and they don't do that BS light system for drinks like other hotels do), she is showing her age. MGM Resorts have done a pretty poor job of maintaining the hotel. And now rumors (as of our trip last week) are that Camelot Steak House will not reopen. It's a shame to say it, but it should probably go. But make it a mid-level resort, something like Monte Carlo used to be. Not every casino needs to be for high rollers or the "pretty people".