1855
Establishment of Las Vegas by Mormon settlers

1911
Las Vegas incorporated as a city

1931
Gambling Legalized in Nevada

1941
First Strip Hotel Open: El Rancho Vegas (04/03/41)
First Downtown Casino: El Cortez Hotel

1946
Bugsy Siegel opens the Flamingo Hotel (12/26/46)

1975
Nevada Gaming Revenues reach $1 Billion level.

1977
Clark County Gaming Revenue reaches the $1 Billion level.

1989
The Mirage opens with 3,039 rooms (11/22/89)

1990
Excalibur opens with record 4,032 rooms (06/19/90)