Las Vegas is not known for its entertainment.
Las Vegas ( [ lɑːs_ˈveɪɡəs ] , Spanish for `` The Meadows '' ) , officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas , is the 28th-most populated city in the United States , the most populated city in the state of Nevada , and the county seat of Clark County . The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World , and is famous for its mega casino -- hotels and associated activities .