The railroad encouraged a boom in residents over the next twenty years or so, but it was the legalization of gambling in 1931 as a reaction to the Great Depression of the previous decade that put this corner of Nevada on the map.
At the turn of the 20th century, Vegas was nothing more than a dusty byway, frequented only by railroad engineers who were busy installing tracks in the area. Whether you’re looking to party, or for a truly unique gaming experience, extravagant live shows or decadent hotel suites, Las Vegas has it all. Of course, it wasn’t always this way.
