When folks are asked who they associate with Las Vegas, the answers will vary. The senior crowd may mention Liberace, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, or Sammy Davis Jr. Others may associate Elvis, Wayne Newton, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, or Elton John. Probably, few would bring up Oscar Goodman. However, Goodman

There are entire books and websites dedicated to sharing Vegas trivia. These little historical facts and tidbits help people understand why Vegas is such a fun and fascinating place. We will share some of this trivia as a regular part of this site. As you learn, laugh, or marvel, you will come to understand why Las Vegas is the

In May 4th of this year the Riviera Hotel and Casino closed its doors forever. The property was purchased by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority for $182,500,000. It will be imploded sometime in 2016, but no earlier than February. The Riviera was a 60 year survivor on the

After the arrival of the early visitors in the Valley in 1829, interest, settlement, and exploration of the Las Vegas area began to increase over the next seventy-five years. It was still a very slow growth situation. Las Vegas didn’t really gain a large population until well into the late

  The fact that Las Vegas has become what it has become in 2015 with a population of over two million residents is just short of a true miracle. Today, this oasis will receive over 41 million people, people who will come for all kinds of reasons. Las Vegas is now in the top