How Las Vegas Stole New York's Crown as the Fight Capital of the World
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Las Vegas is often described as an adult playground. On a short break to the city, you'll be able to ride roller coasters, abseil off the side of a tower, party all night in clubs, drive supercars and eat in Michelin-starred restaurants.
In the 1930s, Las Vegas became home to many workers that were constructing the Hoover Dam. The city grew from 5,000 to 25,00 people almost overnight. By 1931, Nevada had legalised betting again. Las Las grew into the global capital for all types of betting, operating dozens of large casinos and sportsbooks.
Today Las Vegas faces a lot of competition from cities like Atlantic City, Macau, and Singapore. Internet casinos are also making it difficult for casinos to keep punters coming through the door. Big integrated resorts make their money from other activities. Las Las is home to several professional teams, including the Las Angeles Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Aces.
Las Vegas has been the dominant host of boxing and MMA fights for over 50 years. It took the crown from New York which had been hosting fights. The first organised boxing match in Vegas took place in 1955. In the 1960s, the casinos worked together to host fights, but later they started to organize their own fights in their casinos. Today, more fights are being held outside Vegas.
