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'''Las Vegas''' is the largest city in [[Nevada]], famous for its casinos and [[gambling]]. It is also nicknamed "Sin City". | '''Las Vegas''' is the largest city in [[Nevada]], famous for its casinos and [[gambling]]. It is also nicknamed "Sin City". | ||
Revision as of 20:42, December 1, 2008
Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, famous for its casinos and gambling. It is also nicknamed "Sin City".
In pre-Christian times, the area was occupied by the Paiute Indians. It was founded by Mormons in the early 20th century, and remained a small settlement until Bugsy Siegel built the first casinos there in 1946. Now it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the USA. Half the revenue of the city is procured directly from money people lose gambling.
Las Vegas is known as a quick place to marry and caters to a variety of individual tastes in that area. For instance, a couple can get married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator.
The mayor of Las Vegas is Oscar Goodman.