Vegas Flush with Casinos

Las Vegas used to be pit stop for travelers traversing the treacherous countryside that was the Old Spanish Trail. This trade route took weary pack trains through the high mountains, the hot deserts, and the cold canyons. Las Vegas was considered the high point of the journey simply because of its artesian wells that would supply man and beast with much needed water. The lush grass was a favorite of grazing animals, and it is not surprising that sooner rather than later settlers claimed this beautiful spot on the map for homesteading.

The year 1931 saw the legalization of gambling and from then on, the city of Las Vegas was flush with casinos. They started out small, like the Pair o Dice Club, which was the talk of the town in the 1930s. Al Capone was rumored to have a hand in this casino, and it is not surprising that mobsters soon smelled money. El Rancho was soon added to the mix. In the 1940s the mob decided to cash in on the action, and infamous Bugsy Siegel was given the nod to build the Flamingo. Unfortunately for Siegel, too many people had their hands in the till, and the shortfall of funds soon alerted the mob that there were money problems and possibly problems with reliability of their golden boy. Bugsy Siegel died in mob hit following the opening of the Flamingo.

Yet the idea of hotels with attached casinos was there to stay and it did not take long for legendary real estate developer Kirk Kerkorian to ensure that Vegas would be flush with casinos for now and the future. Beginning his stellar career with the famous Caesars Palace, he continued on with the International Hotel ; known today as the Las Vegas Hilton ; and the MGM Grand. Whenever he sold one of the companies it continued to bring in a profit, and today the Bellagio, Mirage, Treasure Island, and New York New York are casinos that may thank Mr. Kerkorian for his vision and business acumen.

While in the old days Las Vegas was the most coveted show stop for entertainers, nowadays gambling has come more to the forefront of the operation. Perhaps this is due to the changing of societal norms which no longer see gambling as an activity reserved for those on precarious moral ground, but instead everyone of age now engages in this activity. This of course furthered the building of casinos and lessened the focus on showrooms. While shows are still a big draw, they are no longer the attraction that will make a casino rise or fall. With more and more people flocking to the casinos to spend their ever ready cash, the casino developers have begun to expand the casinos to fit in ever more slot machines and poker tables. Additionally, real estate up and down the Las Vegas Strip is being gobbled up in order to erect more casinos. At this point in time there is no end to the construction and expansion of casinos in sight, but instead they are providing a reliable source of income to the city of Las Vegas, the state of Nevada, and of course the individual developers.

So go ahead and visit the city that is flush with casinos, and be amazed at the imagination of the interior decorators, the ambience that is created, and do not hesitate to be taken in by the intoxicating mood of wins, high rollers, and the ever present din of the slot machines. Even if you do not gamble you will want to visit this city that is so famous that everyone in the world has heard of it. You will be glad to have taken the time to do so.

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