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Sin City: the criminal roots of Las Vegas
Discover how the mob built the gambling capital of the world
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Las Vegas has a reputation for being both magical and seedy in equal parts. The bright lights and manmade magnificence attract around 40 million visitors from around the world every year, crowding into the desert city to visit its countless casinos and see live shows from some of the biggest stars in the world. Las Vegas boasts some of the largest hotels on the planet, and the Strip is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US.
With all that in mind, it’s easy to forget that the city has such a shady past. Not only was Las Vegas rife with organized crime for most of the 20th century, it was actually built from the ground up by the mob.
Intrigued? Click through this gallery to find out all about the criminal roots of the aptly named “Sin City.”
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