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The Virgin Mountains provide a backdrop for the CasaBlanca resort in Mesquite, Nev., whose revenue is tied to the gambling industry.

CasaBlanca casino

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The Virgin Mountains provide a backdrop for the CasaBlanca resort in Mesquite, Nev., whose revenue is tied to the gambling industry.

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