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31. Gambling With Your Life

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What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas Kind of Mentality

Sociologist Matt Ray says there are a lot of factors that contribute to Las Vegas' high suicide rate. He says the city's rapid growth can make it hard to build strong government institutions. A frontier culture mentality among residents also plays a role, he says. "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas kind of mentality"

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