Some say you can drive in any state, whether it’s Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas. It doesn’t matter which one, you’ll still come to Las Vegas. Even if you’re not a gambler and don’t enjoy football betting in Ireland so much, you just have to enjoy its beauty and lights. This is like a playground for adults, from which you do not want to go home!
Las Vegas can dazzle you with its brilliance and wealth and shatter you, or it can be the most memorable and exciting experience of your life. Just think: it stands in the middle of a dead desert, but how much life energy and emotion is in it! So, here are the most interesting facts about the legendary Las Vegas.
Are you ready for some fun facts? Then let’s get to it!
Bellagio Fountains
The famous Bellagio fountains, shown in the second part of the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, are “fed” by fresh water extracted from the subsoil to irrigate the golf courses. Most of the water extracted goes to water the grass on those courses, and only a small portion is used to operate the fountains.
The real Bellagio fountains did not look like the ones shown in the movie. To that end, part of the pool was drained and a walkway was built on that spot. Otherwise, the characters in the movie who gathered near the fountain would have had to stand in the driveway.
The area of the lake with fountains is more than 3.5 hectares. Besides, they are 1,200 water jets, 4,500 fixtures, and cost about $60,000,000.
For $250,000, you can control the fountains and choose a song from the repertoire (from Elvis to Bruno Mars) to which you can dance the stunning jets. A VIP seat will also be provided, and all you have to do is push the red button and enjoy the spectacle.
The Gambling Capital
When you visit a casino, you don’t have to get rid of all your savings right away. Just visiting such places is an attraction because inside you can feel like you are in a palace. It’s stylish, elegant and glamorous. But remember that, just like with alcohol, you must be over 21 to get in. By the way, did you know that the average tourist leaves about $447 at the casino?
Any form of cheating in casinos is virtually impossible, since each is recorded by staff and cameras just like any other form of crime. Some tricks to make the game easier, such as card counting, in Black Jack are dealt mostly on the same level. It is better not to try them. Even famous figures who have broken the ban are out with a bang. For example, Ben Affleck was caught red-handed at HardRockCasino, leading to a lifetime ban from playing here.
Marriage
In Las Vegas, you can get married very quickly and in many other non-traditional ways. These include ceremonies without leaving the car, on the Ferris wheel, or conducted by Elvis. With small fees (about $77) and minimal paperwork (a form sent to the marriage license office), it’s easy. That’s why Las Vegas is called the wedding capital of the world. Every day at least 300 couples choose it.
