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. | 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. |