About Las Vegas

Between 1830 and 1848, the name "Vegas," as shown on maps of that day, was changed to Las Vegas which means "The Meadows" in Spanish. Having been the last state to outlaw gaming, Nevada was the first state to legalize casino-style gambling. Las Vegas history is tied to the construction of the Hoover Dam. Read more about the history here.

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