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File photo showing lightning strike over Casinos along the Las Vegas strip
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File photo showing lightning strike over Casinos along the Las Vegas strip
File photo shows lightning flash over hotels and casinos on The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a storm rolls through the Las Vegas Valley, on July 18, 2003. As Britains parliament prepares to vote on controversial new gambling laws, the government said on Sunday it would consider changes to calm critics of reforms that could allow giant casinos to spring up around the UK. Members of parliament will pass judgment on November 1, 2004 on the governments Gambling Bill - intended to shake up 40-year-old laws - with opposition parties and some of Prime Minister Tony Blairs followers pledging to vote against it. NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE. REUTERS/Ethan Miller/FILE EM/a/GN/MD - RP5DRHYWVDAB
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This print captures a mesmerizing lightning strike over the iconic casinos lining the vibrant Las Vegas strip. Taken on July 18,2003, as a storm rolled through the Las Vegas Valley, this image showcases nature's powerful display juxtaposed against man-made marvels. The electrifying flash of light illuminates the night sky, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. As Britain's parliament gears up to vote on controversial new gambling laws, this photograph serves as a reminder of the allure and excitement that surrounds these establishments. The government has acknowledged concerns raised by critics regarding potential reforms that could pave the way for giant casinos across the UK. On November 1,2004, members of parliament will pass judgment on the Gambling Bill proposed by Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration. This bill aims to modernize outdated laws governing gambling in Britain after four decades. However, opposition parties and some within Blair's own party have voiced their intention to vote against it. The significance of this image lies not only in its visual impact but also in its timely relevance to ongoing debates surrounding gambling legislation. With no rights clearances or permissions required for this remarkable photograph captured by Ethan Miller from Reuters Images, it serves as a thought-provoking symbol of both natural forces and human endeavors intertwining along one of the world's most famous entertainment hubs.
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