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\n By Scott Roeben<\/a>, on October 17 2024 <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The A\u2019s debacle in Las Vegas is moving full steam backward with the submission of a concept of a plan from Bally\u2019s Corp. for the Tropicana site.<\/p>\n

Bally\u2019s Corp. and the A\u2019s have yet to provide specifics of how their whimsical projects (a casino resort and MLB ballpark) will be funded, but that\u2019s not stopping them from cranking out renderings like business cards at CES.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the imaginary Bally\u2019s Corp. resort along with its imaginary ballpark.<\/p>\n

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Subject to change, and by that we mean it\u2019s probably going to just be a parking lot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plans submitted to Clark County are chockablock with enticing details about the proposed project.<\/p>\n

The ballpark alone is expected to cost $1.5 billion, even more if you include branded cocktail napkins.<\/p>\n

The ballpark will presumably accommodate 33,000 fans. Projecting that many fans would ever attend an A\u2019s game is similar to the unbridled optimism (and delusion) of guys who buy Magnum condoms.<\/p>\n

The A\u2019s hammock simply doesn\u2019t reach both trees. Ditto Bally\u2019s Corp. They\u2019re perfect for each other.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the A\u2019s have had lower attendance numbers than 553 U.S. sports teams, including their own AAA affiliate, the Las Vegas Aviators.<\/p>\n

But back to the Bally\u2019s Corp. resort!<\/p>\n

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Plans are to things existing as psychics are to winning lottery numbers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the fun facts entirely untethered from reality: Three hotel towers, built in phases. The 90,000-square-foot casino will have 1,500 slots, 75 table games, a poker room and sportsbook. The resort will also have meeting space, lots of bars and restaurants and a dayclub.<\/p>\n

For the record, these are all numbers being pulled out of buttholes. Just for some context.<\/p>\n

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Anything could happen. Not this, but anything else.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But wait, there\u2019s more!<\/p>\n

The plans say there will be 2,500 parking spaces on-site, with another 43,920 within walking distance or accessible by flying cars, which are just as likely to happen by 2028 as a new A\u2019s ballpark and integrated resort on the Tropicana site.<\/p>\n

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Talking about how many parking spaces an imaginary ballpark will have is like debating about how many incisors a chupacabra has. Related: \u201cRounding up the financing\u201d is the new financing. https:\/\/t.co\/dlpQGNCYKP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Anyway, we\u2019re tired of being perceived as negative about these projects. Local media certainly isn\u2019t showing any sign of skepticism, they\u2019re cheerleading and passing along what they\u2019re told without asking any tough questions. Or any questions, really.<\/p>\n

We love the idea of a new casino on the recently-imploded Tropicana site. We just haven\u2019t seen any evidence any of what\u2019s being proposed is actually happening.<\/p>\n

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This is going to save the Seminoles a ton of money when they build the A\u2019s a stadium in Sacramento.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The entire A\u2019s\/Bally\u2019s project has been giving off All-Net Arena vibes since day one.<\/p>\n

Show us (Vegas) the money. Any money at all. Plans and hopes and confidence and Gap stock aren\u2019t financing.<\/p>\n

The problem with drinking Kool-Aid is eventually it rots your teeth, puts you at a higher risk of kidney stones, along with headaches, indigestion and rashes. And you can\u2019t spell acesulfame potassium without an A. There\u2019s a remote chance we have a point here. Actual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n