Knowra Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas is a city in Nevada internationally known for casinos, entertainment, and tourism. Its economy and image have been shaped by resort development, legalized gambling, and large-scale events.
Las Vegas Strip : A roughly 4.2-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with major casino resorts and entertainment venues. Its resort corridor concentrates the city’s best-known hotels, casinos, and shows.
San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad : A railroad completed to Salt Lake City in 1905 that helped establish Las Vegas as a transportation hub. The railroad’s arrival helped trigger the 1905 town auction and settlement boom.
Clark County, Nevada : A Nevada county that contains Las Vegas and most of the state’s population. The city’s metropolitan growth is inseparable from the county surrounding it.
Atlantic City : A New Jersey coastal resort city known for casinos, boardwalk attractions, and beach tourism. It is the major American casino destination most often compared with Las Vegas.
Nevada Gaming Control Board : A Nevada state agency that investigates and regulates gaming licensees and makes recommendations to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Its investigations and licensing work underpin public oversight of casino operators.
Casino : A venue where games of chance or skill are played for money under regulated operating rules. Casino gambling is a defining business behind the city’s tourism economy.
Hoover Dam : A concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, completed in 1936 near the Nevada-Arizona border. Its construction brought workers and federal investment to the region during the 1930s.
Las Vegas metropolitan area : The urban region centered on Las Vegas, including neighboring municipalities and unincorporated communities. Most residents and resort workers live across a metro area larger than the city proper.
Macau : A Chinese special administrative region and major global center for casino gambling and tourism. Its casino industry rivals Las Vegas in scale while operating under a distinct political system.
Nevada Gaming Commission : The state body that grants, suspends, or revokes Nevada gaming licenses and adopts gaming regulations. Commission decisions determine which companies may operate casinos in Las Vegas.
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