Does organized crime still have a deep hold on Las Vegas?

Organized crime - namely made up of the types of infamous mobsters that were such big figures in Las Vegas in the 1940s and 1950s - no longer has a hold on Las Vegas, much less any considerable influence. read more

So far, the problem has been contained to Macau, and growth in gambling companies' operations in Las Vegas have slightly countered the losses in the past few quarters. However, VIP Chinese gamblers are a significant portion of Las Vegas' consumer base as well, which has helped fuel Las Vegas' total growth in the past few years. read more

This history of Las Vegas covers both the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Las Vegas Valley. Southern Paiutes at Moapa wearing traditional Paiute cradleboard and rabbit robe The name Las Vegas was given to the area in 1821 by Rafael Rivera, a member of the Antonio Armijo trading party that was traveling to Los Angeles, and stopped for water there on the Old Spanish Trail from New Mexico. read more