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How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert

In 1829, a group of explorers led by Spanish merchant Antonio Armijo moved west toward Alta California through the arid Mojave Desert-the ancestral lands of the Southern Paiute people. A young scout named Rafael Rivera discovered a particularly verdant area full of grassland irrigated by a natural spring; this lushness soon inspired the place's…
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How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert
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Why is Las Vegas called Sin City?

The Super Bowl is coming to Sin City. Most know exactly where Sin City is located. And many probably know why the nickname has stuck in Las Vegas. Especially those who have visited the strip, made far too many trips to the ATM, and uttered the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Las Vegas is the ultimate adult playground, an uncensored…
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Why is Las Vegas called Sin City?
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays

There are plenty of casino & gambling movies around right now, and with the addition of The Card Counter to Netflix recently, you have a huge choice this holiday season! We've previously looked at the best poker and casino movies, but with Christmas & New Year drawing closer, we know many gambling fans will be settling down to watch a movie or two…
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays
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Waldorf Astoria to introduce Peacock Alley tea lounge in Las Vegas

Recent renovations to guest rooms, meeting space and a new lobby space at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas are part a multi-million dollar renovation at the property, the hotel said in a news release. The 389-room luxury hotel property, which is operated by Hilton and has no on-site casino, said the renovations are part of a "property-wide…
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Waldorf Astoria to introduce Peacock Alley tea lounge in Las Vegas
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Deceleration of Gaming Revenue Growth in the USA

The gambling industry has long been a significant economic driver in the United States, captivating millions with the allure of chance and the promise of lucrative rewards. From the bright lights of Las Vegas to tribal casinos and state lotteries scattered across the nation, gambling has woven itself into the fabric of American culture. Gaming…
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Deceleration of Gaming Revenue Growth in the USA
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Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas has grown from a railroad stop to a gambling metropolis in the desert in just 118 years. Some say The Mob could be credited for some of that growth. "The Mob did play somewhat of a positive role in the development of Las Vegas," said Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. This tough…
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Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca
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What to do in downtown Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Expressway intersects with Las Vegas just a few blocks north of Fremont Street, providing millions of visitors easy access to the downtown core each year. Although Las Vegas is a major gambling destination and the city is famous for its live shows, guests may be surprised by its range of entertainment options. Las Vegas casinos might…
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Newest Las Vegas resort will have this bragging right

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - With the announcement of Fontainebleau Las Vegas aiming to open by the end of the year, it will soon become the tallest open and occupied building in the Las Vegas valley. Fontainebleau is listed at 735 feet tall, nine feet taller than the Hoover Dam, and 62 feet taller than its southern neighbor, Resorts World. The Strat is the…
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Newest Las Vegas resort will have this bragging right
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Las Vegas tourists getting younger as industry looks to adapt

There's no question that the average visitor to Las Vegas has changed over the years. Even without the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's recently released 2022 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study, it's clear the typical tourist is skewing younger and is more ethnically diverse. The entertainment options in the city include more performers…
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Las Vegas tourists getting younger as industry looks to adapt
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The Best Casino Cities for a Weekend Getaway For Everyone

When it comes to planning a weekend getaway, there are a plethora of options to choose from, but few provide the excitement and entertainment of casino cities. Whether you're a high-stakes gambler or a casual player, these cities offer endless entertainment, dining, and nightlife options that are sure to keep you entertained for days. In this…
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The Best Casino Cities for a Weekend Getaway For Everyone
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Luxury Trips To Las Vegas

When you think of a trip to Las Vegas, gambling immediately comes to mind. However, there's far more to do in Vegas than trying to win at the roulette table. You'll also find plenty of other reasons to pay a visit. It's on the bucket list of dream travel destinations for many, so let's look at some of the best that Vegas has to offer. Going to Las…
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Luxury Trips To Las Vegas
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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino

Mark Wahlberg has invited the Plaza to the "Hollywood 2.0" dynamic. The A-list actor and active Las Vegan wrapped on-location shooting at the classic hotel-casino Thursday afternoon and evening. Wahlberg and his crew worked for about three hours on site. A few vintage cars were spotted near the front of the hotel, parked on Main Street near the…
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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino
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A 3 Day Weekend in Las Vegas Itinerary You’ll Want to Steal

If you're considering spending a 3 day weekend in Las Vegas, then keep this itinerary at hand and bookmark it for quick reference while you explore this unique destination in Nevada. Sin City is a thrilling destination for a weekend escape, a romantic break, or an all-friends adventure. Featuring the right amount of entertainment, gambling, and…
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A 3 Day Weekend in Las Vegas Itinerary You’ll Want to Steal
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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history

Las Vegas may have a reputation for tearing down its vintage buildings, but there's one piece of history still standing: Golden Gate. The historic property at the corner of Fremont and Main streets is celebrating its 117th anniversary Friday, and as the city's first hotel it boasts a front row seat to some of the area's most identifiable…
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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history
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Separating fact from fiction: How much do you really know about the mob in Las Vegas?

Lake Mead is losing water, but as it does, people in Las Vegas and around the world are gaining something entirely different: a glimpse into the past. Since spring, several sets of human remains have been discovered in the receding lake. Many are thought to be drowning victims. But in early May, a man's body was found inside of a barrel and it's…
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Separating fact from fiction: How much do you really know about the mob in Las Vegas?
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Nevada Ballet Theatre Partners With PLAYSTUDIOS' PlayAWARDS Program

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. , the creator of the playAWARDS loyalty platform and an award-winning developer of free-to-play mobile games that offer real-world rewards to players, announced their first-ever partnership with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT), the largest professional ballet company in the state. NBT will be the newest offering in the Rewards Store,…
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Nevada Ballet Theatre Partners With PLAYSTUDIOS' PlayAWARDS Program
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5 Greatest Gambling Movies

Online gambling is now one of the most popular forms of entertainment. People can play poker, blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, and the best pokie games from the comfort of their homes or even on the go. Gambling has always attracted people, but at the end of the last century, interest in it increased so much. The most prominent directors…
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Las Vegas has strict outdoor watering restrictions

This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake - and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org. SUMMERLIN,…
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Las Vegas has strict outdoor watering restrictions
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How Las Vegas Became a Gambling Mecca

Las Vegas was a small railroad town when Nevada formally established it in 1905. Five years after its founding, the U.S. census recorded only 800 residents. Yet by the 1950s, it was known as a gambling tourist haven, where visitors could see a show with celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. in between trips to the baccarat…
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7 Best Outdoor Adventures Near Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a charming desert city with wondrous marvels of nature to discover over various explorations. These best must-do things for outdoor lovers visiting Las Vegas offer a real scenic breather away from the Strip. The hike through the Valley of Fire is often compared to trekking the classic southwestern desert scene straight out of a…
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7 Best Outdoor Adventures Near Las Vegas
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Dos and Don'ts for Visiting Las Vegas with your Kids

Visiting Las Vegas is an activity you can absolutely do with children, and there is so much for them in the area. While a lot of people associate the area with casinos and bachelor parties, there is way more to it than that, and lots of fun things for kids to enjoy. In this guide, we're exploring the dos and don'ts for visiting Las Vegas with…
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Dos and Don'ts for Visiting Las Vegas with your Kids
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The first casinos in Las Vegas: A history of the gambling capital

It's hard to imagine Las Vegas at the moment without the flashy gambling signs, luxury hotels and entertainment venues, but there was a time when none of these things existed. Moreover, in the city's rather long history, there have been periods when gambling was banned even in this gambling oasis. The success that Las Vegas is so famous for is no…
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The first casinos in Las Vegas: A history of the gambling capital
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The History of Vegas Casinos

Many Las Vegas casinos have come and gone, but some have stood the test of time. In this post, we'll talk about the history of Vegas and look at some of the oldest casinos that are still in operation today. Soon, you'll understand why these three classic casinos are still among the most popular Vegas hot spots. Las Vegas is still a relatively new…
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The History of Vegas Casinos
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Moore vs. Valdes: One of the First Boxing Matches Funded by a Casino

Over the years, Las Vegas has worn a number of faces. What began as a tiny settlement based around a passing railroad would become a base for Hoover Dam workers during the inter-war years. This massive construction project would ultimately lead to the issuance of the first gambling license to the Northern Club, as bored workers sought entertainment…
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Moore vs. Valdes: One of the First Boxing Matches Funded by a Casino
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The Biggest Gambling Cities in the World

Casinos come in all shapes and sizes. From the weird to the wonderful, players can choose to try their luck in some strange and wonderful places across the world. Not all locations are created equal however, so join us on a whistle-stop tour of the biggest gambling cities in the world. Las Vegas is the by far the most famous gambling destination in…
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The Biggest Gambling Cities in the World
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Las Vegas Has Some Good News for Its Visitors

Las Vegas and Disneyland have been perennial vacation favorites for decades. It's very safe to say they each offer very different vibes, for very different demographics. Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California in 1955, and has evolved into the ideal of what an amusement park can be, regularly attracting 16 to 18 million visitors a year, while…
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Las Vegas Has Some Good News for Its Visitors
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This Week in Gambling: Will Las Vegas end if Lake Mead dries up?

This week's gambling news is all about the future of Las Vegas and the real possibility of Lake Mead drying up. As Nevada and the western states experience their worst drought in centuries, and climate change turns up the heat, there is a real possibility of the Lake Mead water level falling to dead pool status, producing no electricity and…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said Friday. "We're getting right into…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos
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See Las Vegas In A Unique Way On These Thrilling Tours

Whether you come to Las Vegas for a party to remember or simply want to experience the abundance of gambling and glamour, be sure to consider all the many adventures just waiting to be had not only on the Las Vegas Strip but in the surrounding landscape. There are many unique Vegas-area tours from Viator that offer travelers one-of-a-kind…
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See Las Vegas In A Unique Way On These Thrilling Tours
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US rains flood deserts, Las Vegas casinos

Heavy rains have flooded parts of the US Southwest, including the usually dry Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO) Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas, causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area, were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the…
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US rains flood deserts, Las Vegas casinos
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Monsoon rains flood Las Vegas, several casinos

Intense summer thunderstorms drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday, flooding casino floors and sending water cascading through ceilings. LAS VEGAS - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part…
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Monsoon rains flood Las Vegas, several casinos
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS >> Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said today. "We're getting…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Las Vegas casinos
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Body in the barrel was ‘casino boss who fell foul of Las Vegas mob’

One afternoon Matt Blanchard and Shawn Rosen entered Lake Mead on their boat, tempted on to the water by rumours of riches buried beneath the waves. They had been told Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who played a pivotal role in turning Las Vegas from a barren outpost into a thriving casino resort, supposedly stashed valuables in barrels at the bottom…
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More to Las Vegas than gambling, says Grantham travel expert

There is so much more to Las Vegas than just gambling in the casinos, writes travel expert Lynne Page. There are plenty of things to do along the main strip. However, if you are feeling adventurous then you could get a helicopter flight the Grand Canyon, witnessing spectacular views along the way of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead snaking its way…
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More to Las Vegas than gambling, says Grantham travel expert
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A hater's guide to Las Vegas

If you think you hate Las Vegas, you might be blinded by the lights on the Strip. No local will dispute that the city you see in TV shows and movies is over-the-top. There are tourism-board slogans to thank for that image, too. If you have no interest in playing blackjack, popping bottles or wandering a convention floor on your company's dime, you…
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A hater's guide to Las Vegas
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US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS: Mobsters who end up sleeping with the fishes are usually never seen again. But climate change has a way of messing even with the mafia, and a watery grave outside Las Vegas is starting to cough up Sin City's darkest secrets. Lake Mead, which can be reached from the Las Vegas Strip by a short ride in the trunk of a car with your hands and…
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US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas
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US drought exposes the mob's murky past in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AFP) - Mobsters who end up sleeping with the fishes are usually never seen again. But climate change has a way of messing even with the mafia, and a watery grave outside Las Vegas is starting to cough up Sin City's darkest secrets. Lake Mead, which can be reached from the Las Vegas Strip by a short ride in the trunk of a car with your…
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US drought exposes the mob's murky past in Las Vegas
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North Las Vegas, Nevada

North Las Vegas is the fourth-largest city by population in the state of Nevada, United States. Given its proximity to Las Vegas, it shares much of the same climate and culture, thus making it a destination for year-round fun with favorable seasonality. It is best known for the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races, and the National…
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North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Top Five Reasons To Visit Las Vegas

Since the 1940s, Las Vegas has worked its way to becoming one of the world's most iconic casino capitals. With over 232 casinos in Clark Country, Nevada, and 60 of these standing proudly on the Las Vegas Strip, it's no wonder that billions of visitors flock to Sin City each year to take in the bright lights and Hollywood glamour Vegas is famous…
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Top Five Reasons To Visit Las Vegas
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Bodies Pulled From Parched Lake Mead Stir Wise-Guy Ghosts of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - It's the mob guy who went missing after skimming from the Stardust casino. No, it's the lake resort manager hunted down by the Chicago Outfit. Could it be the work of a biker gang muscling in on Mafia turf? Or maybe someone just fell off a boat after one too many. Ever since the bodies started turning up this month in Lake Mead - the…
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Bodies Pulled From Parched Lake Mead Stir Wise-Guy Ghosts of Las Vegas
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Las Vegas vs Atlantic City: Where Should You Go?

If you're looking for a raucous getaway filled with excess, glitter, glamor, and gambling, there are two destinations that might come to mind. These are, of course, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. For many, the OG Sin City Las Vegas is the place to go, given Atlantic City's largely undeserved reputation for being a tired and less trendy version of its…
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Las Vegas vs Atlantic City: Where Should You Go?
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Officials prep for gruesome surprises as Las Vegas lake slowly dries up

Stories about long-departed Las Vegas organized crime figures are surfacing after a second set of unidentified human remains were revealed as the water level falls on drought-stricken Lake Mead. The reservoir on the Colorado River is about a 30-minute drive from the mob-founded Las Vegas Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead,"…
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Officials prep for gruesome surprises as Las Vegas lake slowly dries up
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Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob’s time in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week from the depths of a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir just a 30-minute drive from the notoriously mob-founded Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead," former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said Monday. "It's…
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Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob’s time in Las Vegas
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Planning a Trip to Vegas? 5 Heritage Sites to Visit On a Weekend Getaway

Las Vegas is an obvious pick for Santa Clarita residents longing for a weekend break. After all, the Entertainment Capital of the World is merely a quick trip away. But despite its reputation, Sin City is not all extravagant hotels and neon-clad avenues. Indeed, Las Vegas also boasts a historical side. In this article, we take a trip back to the…
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Planning a Trip to Vegas? 5 Heritage Sites to Visit On a Weekend Getaway
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Even before 'What Happens Here,' Vegas always understood how to market itself

What happens here, stays here, except when it's in a TV commercial, or on social media, or the subject of a film. That slogan has become legendary and ubiquitous since it began two decades ago as part of a "Vegas Stories" advertising campaign. Few remember "Vegas Stories," or much of the marketing of Las Vegas that came before, but the area has a…
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Even before 'What Happens Here,' Vegas always understood how to market itself
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Historical Las Vegas home tours are back

A sense of history can get lost in a city constantly reinventing itself, but luckily some of Vegas' oldest and most iconic neighborhoods are still providing a link to the past. The Nevada Preservation Foundation, which has been working to protect and highlight the city's historical places and structures since its founding in 2013, will host tours…
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Historical Las Vegas home tours are back
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Las Vegas Was Built By a Gambling, Commie-Hating Real Estate Developer, Not a Gangster

Las Vegas is a place of legend. The city went from a dusty town in the middle of the desert where workers from the nearby Hoover Dam could spend their hard earned wages to an international tourist hotspot in only a few decades. As legend has it the town was the brainchild of an East Coast mobster, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, who was trying to reinvent…
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Las Vegas Was Built By a Gambling, Commie-Hating Real Estate Developer, Not a Gangster
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Everyone's A Winner In Las Vegas

I'm sitting at a roulette table in the famous Golden Nugget Casino. There are four tall towers of chips rising off the table like sky scrapers. A small crowd has gathered to watch the result. The croupier spins the wheel and then rolls the ball around the track. All I need is black. The anticipation is unbearable. The ball loses momentum and falls…
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Everyone's A Winner In Las Vegas
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A Short History of Las Vegas

Few cities capture the imagination like Las Vegas. If a city was a celebrity, it would be a mix of Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and Gary Busey: beautiful, larger than life, and slightly insane. Las Vegas is a black hole of earthly delights, abandon, and pleasure; a gravitational singularity of sin. After all: what happens in Vegas, stays in…
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A trip to Las Vegas is enjoyable even without gambling

LAS VEGAS - There has always been a fascination about the western part of our magnificent country - even with its troubled constituency - that brings about an emotional stimulation that excites and mesmerizes. Flying over the Grand Canyon into "Sin City" has an enrapturing effect on your emotions - to see from above this expanse of rugged…
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A trip to Las Vegas is enjoyable even without gambling
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Loran Smith: Las Vegas Musing

There has always been a fascination about the western part of our magnificent country-even with its troubled constituency-that brings about an emotional stimulation that excites and mesmerizes. Flying over the Grand Canyon into "Sin City," has an enrapturing effect on your emotions-to see from above this expanse of rugged landscape, which the…
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Weekend Getaways: Get Outdoors in Las Vegas

It's easy to spend a long weekend (or even a week) in Las Vegas and not leave its glamorous hotels, restaurants, casinos and theaters. But to do so would deprive yourself of some of the area's best attractions-created not by deep-pocketed developers, but by Mother Nature. First up: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a 196000-acre paradise…
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Weekend Getaways: Get Outdoors in Las Vegas
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Viva Las Vegas: How constructing Sin City’s Strip brought the gambling mecca to life

They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas but how did the gambling mecca come to be the motherland of kept secrets? FOX Business' " American Built " explored the structural beginnings of the Las Vegas Strip, starting with the construction of the railroad in 1905. Las Vegas, translated in Spanish as "The Meadows," was a halfway point for…
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Viva Las Vegas: How constructing Sin City’s Strip brought the gambling mecca to life
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Legalized gambling in Nevada marks 90 years

Don't expect any parades or fancy cakes Friday, even though it is the 90th anniversary of one of Nevada's most significant historic events. It was March 19, 1931, when state leaders approved legalized gambling, forever changing the economic course of Nevada and Las Vegas. While the news wasn't a big deal at the time - illegal casinos had operated…
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Legalized gambling in Nevada marks 90 years
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How Las Vegas Stole New York's Crown as the Fight Capital of the World

Las Vegas is often described as an adult playground as it is home to a whole host of different forms of entertainment aimed almost entirely at adults. On a short break to the city, you'll be able to ride roller coasters, abseil off the side of a tower, party all night in clubs, drive supercars, eat in Michelin-starred restaurants, and enjoy a wide…
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Looking Back at Fallout: New Vegas, One of the Best RPGs Ever Created

11 years ago, gamers were diving into a new world that offered glimpses of the glittering Las Vegas Strip. This was strikingly blended with stories of a city ravaged by nuclear Armageddon. They learned about the rival factions in play. The expanding New California Republic, a group looking to rebuild the old governmental system. The Legion, a…
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Looking Back at Fallout: New Vegas, One of the Best RPGs Ever Created
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Railroad Pass, at 90, marks role as Nevada's oldest casino

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Railroad Pass casino sits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on…
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10 Big Differences Between Atlantic City and Las Vegas

Choosing where to enjoy your casino vacation can be one of the most challenging decisions you make regarding the trip. Casinos have sprouted all over the continental United States and offer an excellent variety for players. Despite the fantastic casinos across the US, two destinations remain the preeminent choices for the serious casino gambler.…
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10 Big Differences Between Atlantic City and Las Vegas
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Things to do near Las Vegas, the ten best day trips from Las Vegas

Things to do near Las Vegas, the ten best day trips from Las Vegas. On the wonderful journey to fulfill the promptings of destiny, some places in this world are legendary. There's a heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, more riotous excursion with the privileged glimpse into human-made attractions. The city of entertainment, Las Vegas, is…
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Things to do near Las Vegas, the ten best day trips from Las Vegas
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Railroad Pass casino turns 90 on Sunday

Railroad Pass casinosits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on tight. The state's oldest…
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Railroad Pass casino turns 90 on Sunday
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Steve Wynn’s Mirage Transformed Las Vegas and the Very Idea of Luxury

Over the next week at The Ringer, in honor of the release of Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, we will explore events that changed the world as we knew it-specifically ones that marked the ends of established eras and triggered the beginnings of then-unknown futures. Some will be overt and well established. Others will be less trodden and…
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Steve Wynn’s Mirage Transformed Las Vegas and the Very Idea of Luxury
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Light-for-Light: Comparing Las Vegas and Online Casino Logistics

As two arms of the same industry, physical and online casinos share a great many elements. Ultimately, they're both built around offering games of chance, but how they approach this goal is very different. Rarely is this as obvious as it is on a logistical front, where the vastly different approaches raise very different concerns of organization…
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Light-for-Light: Comparing Las Vegas and Online Casino Logistics