When most people think of Las Vegas, they think...

If you have ever watched a game show, a sitcom, or one of those glossy travel specials on television, you have probably seen the exact same storyline played out time and time again. Retire to Las Vegas, and life instantly becomes sunshine, endless buffets, and round-the-clock entertainment. It is a comforting myth, one that gets repeated so often it starts to sound like absolute truth. But when...