Ten interesting facts about Las Vegas

Las Vegas is considered the world capital of gambling; millions of people associate this city with many casinos. It is here that there are expensive hotels where gamblers from all over the world settle down. The city is located in the middle of a lifeless desert, but at the same time it boasts lush gardens and parks with flowering plants.
Life in Las Vegas is fraught with some peculiarities that are incomprehensible to an ordinary Russian man in the street. It is about them that the article will be discussed.

Fact 1. Alcohol is allowed everywhere
The only city in the USA where you can walk with a bottle of beer or whiskey right on the street. Drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed everywhere. Alcohol advertising is also almost everywhere: for example, you can see a sign with whiskey right at the pharmacy. Drinking alcohol becomes widespread: a lucky man comes out of the casino with a bottle of champagne, onlookers join him, after which the drunken crowd can cheerfully celebrate the win in the casino all night. The police do not interfere with the fun in any way.

Fact 2. Prostitution in Las Vegas is prohibited
Girls of easy virtue will not be able to legally make money in the casino capital of the world. To do this, they will need to drive away from the city limits at least 30 km. Priestesses of Love are legal in Nevada, but their work is banned in Las Vegas.

Fact 3. There is a special service in Las Vegas to help cure hangovers
The Las Vegas authorities not only allowed to drink alcohol on the streets, but also took care of the residents of the city who drank alcohol. To do this, a special "hangover bus" drives around Las Vegas, in which a team of nurses supplies the client with droppers with saline and vitamins. All this helps the body to quickly remove the decomposition products of alcohol.
Bus services are paid: one drip will cost $ 90, and two - $ 150.

Fact 4. 60 thousand people move to Las Vegas every year
The big city and bright lights attract provincials from all over the world. They are trying by any means to legally come here in order to then stay for permanent residence. Therefore, Las Vegas is not doomed to extinction and desolation. New people constantly come here who go to work in casinos or hotels.

Fact 5. There are 300-350 marriages in Las Vegas every day
Some couples just dream of starting their legal married life in the capital of gambling. Superstitious people believe that this is for money and success. For the city, a large number of weddings bring tangible profits. Each ceremony costs $ 70.
You can get married and get married in any of 35 special wedding chapels operating in the city. Approximately 13 times an hour in Las Vegas, the legendary phrase is pronounced with the following content: "I declare you husband and wife."

Fact 6. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular treats in town
Every year 60 thousand pounds of these aquatic arthropods are consumed in Nevada. There is not a single gram of alcohol in this cocktail, but you can appreciate the delicate taste of the delicacy.

Fact 7. You can rent a house here for $ 500
For all its bombast, Las Vegas remains a relatively affordable city to live in. Here you can rent a small detached home for $ 500 a month. This is an acceptable amount for America.

Fact 8. Slots alone bring in $ 10 billion every year
In Las Vegas, there is one slot machine for every inhabitant. We can say with confidence that the gambling machines in the city of gambling are the breadwinners and provide the treasury with money to pay salaries to the police, doctors and officials.

Fact 9. For $ 40, you can shoot twice with a grenade launcher
There is a real military training ground near Las Vegas, where you will be offered to relieve the stress of losing in a casino. To do this, you can shoot from a real grenade launcher at the target. Agree, this is better than getting lost on family, friends or staff.

Fact 10. There are hotels without a fourth floor
For Asians, four is an unlucky number. Therefore, some large hotels have decided to abandon the fourth floor for the sake of welcome tourists from China. Here, right after the third floor, is the fifth.

Approximately 88% of tourists who come to Las Vegas will definitely spend at least one cent on gambling. Therefore, be prepared for the huge temptation to gamble and keep an eye on your finances.