Link to article: Bally's begins demolition on to make way for new shopping area on the Strip

I didn't even know they were thinking about this.

A recent article on LostVegas.com talks about the soon-to-come changes to the front of Bally's on the Las Vegas Strip.
Demolition info

I've only known Bally's as BALLY'S.  It was the original MGM hotel, where the famous hotel fire took place on November 21, 1980 (link to YouTube video HERE, and photos HERE).  

I've not been a fan of the casino because I just don't care for the layout of the place, and it's very easy to get turned around in, but maybe the shopping space will make me want to visit.

I've seen many changes in Las Vegas since I started going in 1997, and I haven't always liked them to begin with, like TITO tickets vs. coins in machines, or changing Imperial Palace to The Quad, but I end up liking most things when they're done.  So, we'll see.