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By April 2023, negotiations for a new ballpark in Oakland had reached a standstill. Shortly after, the A's unveiled plans for a $1.5 billion, 35,000-seat retractable roof stadium at the former Tropicana site. In a subsequent revision, the stadium was reduced to 30,000 seats and proposed to feature a partially retractable roof. This site holds historical significance; the Tropicana was once a bustling casino and hotel, known as a glamorous destination during its heyday in the late 20th century, before its eventual closure in April 2024.