Las Vegas Facts

Approximately how many people visit Las Vegas each year? 

• 41 million
• 56 million
• 72 million
• 30 million

Approximately how many conventions are held in Las Vegas every year? 

• 11,000
• 22,000
• 33,000
• 44,000

At 1,149 feet, __________ is the tallest observation tower in the United States and the second tallest free-standing structure west of the Mississippi River. 

• Planet Hollywood Tower
• Palms Place 
• Cosmo Casino Spa Tower
• The Stratosphere 

Las Vegas is home to more than half of the 20 largest ________ in the world

• Hotels 
• Lights
• Theatres
• Casinos

The legalization of gambling in ______ encouraged other parts of the country to request the recall of Nevada’s statehood. Today there are forms of legalized gambling in 48/50 states.

• 1927
• 1928
• 1930
• 1931

Gaming/gambling generally accounts for slightly over _______ of Las Vegas casinos' revenue. The balance is generated from rooms, food and beverages. Dining and shopping have become major components of the Las Vegas experience.

• 43%
• 56%
• 73%
• 50%

McCarran International Airport is the ______ busiest airport in the United States and North America.

• sixth 
• eighth 
• tenth
• seventh 

Annual rainfall in Las Vegas totals slightly more than_____ inches.

• six
• ten
• four
• two 

  Downtown's _________ is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened in 1906 as Hotel Nevada.

• El Cortez
• Golden Gate
• The D
• Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino