However, the Tangiers doesn't exist. Casino  was inspired by events at the Stardust but, for legal reasons, the name was changed in the film, a name that was then picked up for the TV show. Some folks assume it was torn down, when actually it never existed to begin with.

Piero's Italian Cuisine\n\n The Italian restaurant remains a popular reminder of old-school Vegas and was called The Leaning Tower in the movie.