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A Colorful History of Las Vegas (HIS 980)

Continuing Education Course

$93

In-person

This course is designed to enable the student to learn the historical development of Las Vegas from an organized crime money machine to an international adult playground. Topics include: organized crime and gambling; Bugsy Siegel and Hollywood; the Flamingo Casino; the Mob Years; casinos; entertainment and competition. The following names all refer to Las Vegas today: Sin City, The Desert Oasis and The Strip. Where and how did it begin? Who were the major players in the development and expansion of Las Vegas? How do you keep the games legit? The answers to these and other questions will be answered and discussed in this survey course of Las Vegas.

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    • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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      Hunt Valley, H 120B
    • In-person
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    • 02/04/2026 - 03/25/2026
    • George Krause
    • #73765
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