3-Jan-07. Thousands from Vegas of the north go big for the real deal. Edmonton Journal, A1.

Though Edmonton’s seven casinos are more than any other city in Canada, Las Vegas is Edmonton International Airport’s busiest destination and fastest-growing international route. In 2006, 60,000 people flew from Edmonton to Las Vegas, a 60-per-cent increase from 2005. A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau said Edmontonians are coming primarily to experience the city’s entertainment options.