Until the early 20th century, Las Vegas was just a small railroad station in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Nevada. Everything changed in 1931, when, at the height of the Great Depression, the state government fully legalized gambling to attract investment and create jobs. The first legal casinos were simple clubs for workers building the nearby Hoover Dam. The real boom began in the 1940s, when the mob, led by Bugsy Siegel, built the luxurious Flamingo Hotel and Casino. This set a new standard: casinos were no longer just gambling halls, but became massive resort complexes with shows and restaurants. By the end of the century, the city had completely transformed into the entertainment capital of the world, attracting millions of tourists.
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