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Before 1800 the area was occupied by the Paiute Indians. A small trading center was founded by [[Mormons]] in the early 20th century.

Before 1800 the area was occupied by the Paiute Indians. A small trading center was founded by [[Mormons]] in the early 20th century.

==Sin City==

==Sin City==

It remained a small settlement until [[Bugsy Siegel]] built the first casinos there in 1946 and it became a hotbed for Mafia operations. Now it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the USA and most of the gambling is controlled by entertainment conglomerates.  Half the revenue of the city is procured directly from money people lose gambling.

It remained a small settlement until Bugsy Siegel built the first casinos there in 1946 and it became a hotbed for Mafia operations. Now it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the USA and most of the gambling is controlled by entertainment conglomerates.  Half the revenue of the city is procured directly from money people lose gambling.

The [[Chamber of Commerce]] is a local private organization that supports civic activism and economic growth in the community. Its members are local businesses and not-for profit organizations (such as hospitals and universities).  It represents "[[Main Street]]" (that is, locally owned businesses) but also includes branches of national chains.

The [[Chamber of Commerce]] is a local private organization that supports civic activism and economic growth in the community. Its members are local businesses and not-for profit organizations (such as hospitals and universities).  It represents "[[Main Street]]" (that is, locally owned businesses) but also includes branches of national chains.