Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of
Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an
internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment,
and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and
officially became a city in 1911. It is the largest U.S.
city founded in the20th century.
The center of gambling in the United
States, Las Vegas is marketed as
The Entertainment
Capital of the World,
also commonly known as
Sin
City or Vice City, due
to the popularity of legalized gambling,
availability of
alcoholic beverages at
any time (as is true throughout
Nevada), and various
forms and degrees of
adult entertainment.
The city's glamorous image has made it a
popular setting for
films and
television programs.
The primary drivers of the Las Vegas
economy have been the confluence of
tourism,
gaming, and
conventions which in
turn feed the
retail and
dining industries.
Several companies involved in the
manufacture of electronic gaming
machines, such as slot machines, are
located in the Las Vegas area. In the
2000s retail and
dining have become attractions of their
own.
Tourism marketing and promotion are handled by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, a county wide agency. Its annual Visitors Survey provides detailed information on visitor numbers, spending patterns and resulting revenues