Could Sin City be the next Tinseltown? Two veteran commercial developers, a Nevada state senator and a Hollywood star think, with the help of carefully crafted tax incentives, the answer is a resounding yes.

The world of politics is very contentious these days, especially in the heat of a presidential campaign season. However, in a rare case, both parties agree on one thing: eliminating taxes on tip income. Actually, they seem to have found common ground in taxing Social Security benefits and building a border wall, at least that is what I read.

For a city like Las Vegas, which depends on immigrant labor across several industries, a mass deportation could hinder the local economy in a way similar to the pandemic, one expert said.

From the valets parking cars to the dealers at the blackjack tables to the bartenders at the city's many bars, Las Vegas relies on people working for tips.

From the valets parking cars to the dealers at the blackjack tables to the bartenders at the city’s many bars, Las Vegas relies on people working for tips. “Las Vegas was built on tips,” said James Reza, a city native who owns two high-end beauty salons in town.

From the valets parking cars to the dealers at the blackjack tables to the bartenders at the city’s many bars, Las Vegas relies on people working for tips. “Las Vegas was built on tips,” said James Reza, a city native who owns two high-end beauty salons in town.