Las Vegas. The name alone conjures a specific, brilliant symphony of images: the dancing fountains of the Bellagio, the triumphant roar of a slot machine jackpot, the neon-drenched canopy of Fremont Street, and the world-class entertainers holding court in opulent theaters. For millions, “Vegas” is synonymous with “The Strip“—a man-made wonderland of excess, entertainment, and…
