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While I already knew most of the information in the essay, Didion presented it in such an entertaining, sarcastic manner that I was never bored. Without coming right out and saying just what she thought of the industry she told us exactly how she felt about the Las Vegas “spur of the moment” way of life by choosing her words very carefully. “All of these services, like most others in Las Vegas…are offered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, presumably on the premise that

Consumerism has been embraced in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. This is well brought out by the two protagonists in the novel. The lifestyle of the Duke and his attorney on the journey to Las Vegas is characterized by heavy spending on drugs, accommodation, transportation and gambling. The writer says they had bought “two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers and also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of Budweiser, a pint of raw ether and two dozen amyls.” This were hefty expenses which the writer goes ahead to acknowledge that they did not actually need bur for the fun of it.

After the El Rancho was established, three more Western Casinos opened for business. In 1941, El Cortez opened as the first large hotel downtown. The hotel Last Frontier opened on the strip in 1942, and in 1946, the Golden Nugget opened downtown. The one big casino to the Western motif was Benjamin Siegel’s The Flamingo which opened in 1946. Siegel was a mobster with ties to the Chicago and California networks, envisioned a “jewel in the desert.” The Flamingo was not a success and was temporarily closed. It then re-opened and had a diverse theme-oriented style in the hotel casino industry in Las Vegas.

The story of this company begins in 1967 when a man operating under the International Leisure Company, by the name of Kirk Kerkorian buys The Flamingo casino and starts constructing The International Casino, all in Las Vegas Nevada. Two years later The International opens as the largest hotel in the world with 1,500 rooms. In 1971 the International Leisure company is bought out by Hilton, becoming the Las Vegas Hilton and Flamingo Hilton. In 1973 Kirk had not yet had enough and built the MGM Grand which became the newest hotel to feature the award of largest in the world. It had an astonishing 2,100 rooms. Between 1978 and 1979 MGM Grand Reno Nevada opens and a discard of plans to build an MGM Grand Atlantic City occurs.

On any given evening during the quintessential 1950s, shakers and movers of a very unsquare world could be found gathered at cocktail parties in sleek suburbia homes, ultra swank bachelor's pads, or mirrored lounge/living combos in "Anywhere, USA". While the libations flowed, those edgy revelers were trying out their well rehearsed and choreographed, goo goo eyed social moves on one another, intent on making an impression. Other party goers were working the room, culling for a new client or perhaps clinching a huge business deal the company execs had awaited for months.

The need among Americans to be diverted in ever more imaginative ways -- through high-thrill parks, virtual reality arcades, and theme restaurants, plays right into the hands of Dave Corriveau and Buster Corley, co-founders and CEO’s of Dave and Busters. The duo’s 50,000 square foot complexes include pool hall, an eye popping, cutting edge midway arcade, a formal restaurant, a casual diner, a sports bar and a nightclub rolled into one sprawling complex. In business since 1990, this is a high energy, highly efficient operation that’s comparable to a Vegas extravaganza. As a matter of fact there are even “for fun” cashless blackjack tables, with fake $10,000 chips. Pricey, but not outrageous, and you get value for your money.

Dick created a scheme for raising funds: he pretended to not have cash with him, and then tricked various people into giving him blank checks. “Dick! Smooth. Smart. Yes, you had to hand it to him. Christ, it was incredible how he could ‘con a guy.’ Like the clerk in the Kansas City, Missouri, clothing store, the first of the places Dick had decided to ‘hit.’ As for Perry, he’d never tried to ‘pass a check.’ He was nervous, but Dick told him, ‘All I want you to do is stand there. Don’t laugh, and don’t be surprised at anything I say. You got to play these things by ear’” (Capote 97). Furthermore, Dick has no qualms about this dishonest behavior, and is rather skilled at his

No longer an element in any ties to a program of broad social reform, sexual freedom now was defined as individual rebellion (Foner 777). Equally important, with bobbed hair, short skirts, public drinking and smoking, and unapologetic birth control methods, the singe, young “flapper” embodied the change in standards of sexual behavior, at least in the case of large cities (Foner 777). She visited dance halls and music clubs where white people engaged in “wild” dances like the Charleston which had been popular early on in black communities. She also frequented sexually charged Hollywood films that featured stars like Clara Bow, the provocative “It’ Girl,” and Rudolph Valentino, the original on-screen “Latin Lover.” (Foner 777). Furthermore, what was once scandalous a generation earlier had become a device to market goods from automobiles to cigarettes (Foner 778). Finally, having found a husband, women were expected to look for freedom within the confinements of their own home, finding “liberation,” according to the advertisements, in the used of new labor-saving appliances (Fonner 778). Many professional opportunities for women continued to be limited due to the assumptions about what jobs were suitable for females. The “new professional woman” was clear and widely publicized image. However, the reality was that most women who were married did not

The notorious Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel envisioned Las Vegas to be a great gambling city, and left the Flamingo behind as a symbol of his contribution to the extravagant lifestyle; however, it is unknown to most that building the Flamingo impacted his personal life as much as it made an impression on other's lives for many years to come. Siegel faced a great many challenges during the construction on the Flamingo hotel. His life became engulfed by the project, affected his business and personal life, and even created a name for him that would continue down in history.

A trip to 42nd street circa 1990 was certainly no destination fit for a family. Walls of graffiti adorn the peeling awnings of storefronts and theatres promise private dances and live nude women. Porn shops dotted the city block with colorful invitations to sex hotlines and signs prohibiting entry to anyone under the age of eighteen (Wollman 445). Decades earlier, during the Prohibition era, speakeasies and brothels lined the city, creating New York’s red light district. Today’s Times Square, however, bares no hint of resemblance to its former image of sleaze and mystery. Neon lights that once illustrated silhouettes of burlesque dancers have since been fashioned into the welcoming faces of cartoon characters. Signs visible

Synopsis of the Situation The Bellagio was one of 23 properties of MGM MIRAGE, one of the world's leading hotel and gaming companies. Located in the heart of Las Vegas, The Bellagio was widely recognized as one of the premiere casino resorts in the world. Richly decorated, the resort featured a conservancy filled with unique botanical displays, and eight-acre lake featuring over 1,000 fountains that performed a choreographed ballet of water, music, and lights, top-notch amenities and entertainment options, and 200,000 square feet of convention space. In the casino operations area, the Bellagio operated 2,409 coin-operated gaming devices (slot machines), and 143 game tables. Approximately 1,000 people were employed in casino operations. As

When walking into “The Strip” in Las Vegas, an instant feel of excitement rushes up. The flashy neon lights paired with glimpses of amazing acrobatics on gigantic screens easily brings up the energy of tourists, businessmen, and gambling addicts. You may wonder how a once stranded desert can transform into such a paradise of skyscrapers. The answer lies in casinos.

Casinos don’t come much bigger and better than Caesars Palace. This is one of the original big Vegas casinos, and it has a fearsome reputation that even the mightiest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip can only dream of. But what it is about Caesars Palace that is so alluring? In this article, we will take a closer look at the global goliath that is Caesars Palace, and see just why it holds such a special place in every Las Vegas gambler’s heart.

The 5 star Wynn Las Vegas hotel is located on the Las Vegas Strip, with each room features two double pillow-topped beds, a marble bath, separate shower and water closet. Each room has floor to ceiling windows with views of either the Wynn golf course or the Las Vegas Strip. Wi-Fi, a safe, temperature control, iPod/iPhone docking stations and video-on-demand are also available for all rooms.

“The geographic location of a casino is a huge consideration” (Lewis pg. 1). Demographics, travel patterns and nearby competition play a significant part in casino design. “ Most people in North America live within a day’s drive of one or more gaming areas” (Lewis pg. 1), so in order to attract people to the casino there must be something other than the gaming floor to draw them in. Many amenity and non-gaming attractions must be considered in order to really stand out. The casino must design strong support facilities, a hotel that can accommodate as many players as it can afford, a parking system for the traveling patrons, non-gambling facilities for families and it must be an inviting space.