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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. | ||
| − | [[Image:Las Vegas | + | [[Image:Las Vegas Night 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Faux Paris]] |
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 Presley|Elvis]] impersonator. | 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 Presley|Elvis]] impersonator. | ||
The mayor of Las Vegas is Oscar Goodman. | The mayor of Las Vegas is Oscar Goodman. | ||
| − | [[Image:Las Vegas | + | [[Image:Las Vegas Night 2.jpg|thumb|center|600px|New York meets Camelot in Las Vegas]] |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 20:54, December 1, 2008
Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, famous for its casinos, gambling and prostitution. 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.
