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Since the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout was announced in February for May 2, Vegas Fight weekend, a.k.a. The Fight of The Century, has managed to cause one of the largest buzzes to ever grace this city. A stage 5 hurricane of tourism madness and partying has been the predicted forecast to say the least.

Vegas is all about myths, legends and all the things that fall in between. But, when you're headed to Vegas, you want to be the expert so you can impress your fellow comrades. We've listed the top 10 things you'll be able to spout off with no hesitation to sound like you've got Vegas on complete lockdown.

1. Drinking in public is allowed, just not in metal or glass containers.

If you haven’t followed Uber’s (the innovative mobile ride-sharing app) struggle in Nevada very closely then let us help you get up to speed. The Las Vegas Strip offers up the potential for up to $400 million dollars in transportation revenue, and since Uber attempted to open up shop in October 2014 there has been an almost mafia-like turf war going on for who will be allowed to share in the spoils (legally of course).

What is it about a Bloody Mary that exudes religiosity? Is the thing itself sinful or holy? Is it the blood-like crimson color, or the rich decadent flavor? Perhaps it’s the salvation-offering vitamins it contains such as lycopene that replenish lost elements from a hard night. For me personally, it is a day-drinking staple, especially on the day of rest.

It's time for our recurring Vegas check-in! So much goes on in this city in just one week that sometimes it's hard to keep tabs on it all. If you're headed to town, live amongst us, or just a Vegas fan in general, then here's the scoop on what's new, what's shuttering, and what's on it's way...

It’s Friday afternoon and you’ve landed in Vegas. Is there anything more exciting, come on, it’s Vegas Baby! So what’s the first thing you do? Well, of course you have to throw your suitcase into the hotel room and head down to try that beginner’s luck at the blackjack table – cocktail in hand – but after that, it’s time to get serious about your party weekend and make the most of your time in the city of sin.

Vegas is known for it’s wild antics and epic good times. Part of these good times includes heading to the strip clubs – whether you’re with your fellas for a bachelor party or if you ladies want to embarrass the bride-to-be with a male lap dance, we’ve outlined the best places to go for that fun night out.

Calling all Vegas party people! It’s the start of pool season in Sin City and your club life options have just doubled. So how do you choose where to play with a plethora of options at your fingertips?

It's too bright in here - turn off the sun! If you're moving as slow as we do on the occasional Monday morning, then chances are you've familiarized yourself with that cruel mistress of the City of Sin: The Uber Hangover. There's an entire movie series named after it, so you know this city knows how to treat a hangover just as well as we know how to dish them out.

So you want to party where the cool Vegas people do, eh? Good on you, mate, for using that piece of advice from the well-traveled among us. If you want to get to the heart of a city quickly, you eat where there's a line of locals out the door and you party where the locals do. Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) is a hipster's paradise as well as an everyman's eden. You'll find countless watering holes to bunker down in, art galleries, boutique shopping, small businesses flourishing and tons of options for your noms and swigs.