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Las Vegas (often informally abbreviated to "Vegas") is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. It is the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century. |
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The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mi (7.2 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. |
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The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas is marketed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, also commonly known as Sin City or Vice City, due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time (as is true throughout Nevada), and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs. |
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==Trivia== |
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Las Vegas, NV is the largest city in the state, with a full-time population of over half a million people. It has the largest gaming industry in the United States. Las Vegas is the home of Niki Sanders, her son Micah, and her estranged husband D.L. Hawkins.
Notable Locations
- The AA meeting place
- The high roller's poker room
- Jessica's gravesite
- A junkyard
- Las Vegas Police Department
- Micah's private school
- Micah's public school
- The money launderer's office
- Montecito Casino
- Paulette's home
- The Sanderses' home
- Tina's home
- Women's Correctional Facility
Notable Locations Near Las Vegas
- The Nevada desert
- Nevada State Penitentiary (probably Carson City, NV)
Notable Residents
- Broken nose guard
- D.L.'s crew
- Ernie
- D.L. Hawkins
- Paulette Hawkins
- High roller
- Mr. Linderman and his associates
- Linderman's cop
- Linderman's thugs
- Lowlife
- LVPD deputy
- Money launderer
- Micah Sanders
- Niki/Jessica Sanders
- Tina
- Dr. Witherson
Notable Visitors
About
Las Vegas (often informally abbreviated to "Vegas") is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. It is the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century.
The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mi (7.2 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester.
The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas is marketed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, also commonly known as Sin City or Vice City, due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time (as is true throughout Nevada), and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.
Trivia
Gallery
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Niki operates a website out of Las Vegas. -
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The Montecito Casino boasts an impressive view of Sin City. -
After flying, Nathan lands just outside Vegas in a cloud of dust.
See Also
- For other uses of Las Vegas and Nevada, see Nevada (disambig).
External Links
- Las Vegas — Official Tourism Web Site
- City of Las Vegas — Official Web Site