The Unlikely Economic Miracle of Las Vegas

The Unlikely Economic Miracle of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the United States. In 2023 alone it received a total of almost 41 million tourists; of these, more than 4.7 million were international. The special fact is that this city full of lights, casinos, hotels and attractions is located in the middle of a desert. And now the city has built a multi-million dollar sports economy out of nothing, in just a few years. So how was Las Vegas able to grow so much considering its location? Why was being located in the middle of nowhere such an advantage? How did organized crime boost its expansion? And why were sporting events not common in this city?