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Las Vegas. No other

city

represents the American dream like Sin City. The dream of quick money. The glittering

city

is a place of extremes where everything is about money. It is a city of winners and a luxurious lifestyle. Every minute is worth a lot of money and it can happen that one night you don't get a job. So you have to take jobs if you get them. It's also a city of losers. It's a tough fight. Only the toughest survive. Despair and crime. That's the other side of Las Vegas. You're as good as you look. I have to dress like a millionaire, I have to feel like one and become one too.

The city of sins never rests. Passenger! Leave the car! Turn around! Turn around! A city with 24-hour service. 24 hours non-stop! Twenty past one in a pawn shop. How are you? How can I help you today? I'm doing some business and I need some money in exchange for my watch. Did you just lose some money gambling? No, all my teams have won, but I need some money to pass the time. I need 500 dollars for my watch. $500 is no problem. Thank you. Steven is a returning customer here. He proposes his Rolex several times a month. He gets money for it.

As soon as he can return the money, he will get the watch back from him. Easy credits are sought in the city of money. Thanks Michael, until next time. I'm just looking for some money until they pay my winnings. I will take this 500 and bet it at caesars palace. His watch is kept in a safe. If Steven doesn't pick him up within 120 days, he is sold across the store to customers who have money. In the large 2,500 square meter warehouse there are things worth $400,000 waiting to be picked up. Micheal knows that people in Las Vegas depend on pawn shops.

We are a 24-hour city that needs money 24 hours a day. There are no "regular" customers here. There is a rich lady who buys a luxurious handbag... ...while there is another lady who really needs money to feed her baby. 2 hours later across town. Lance is getting ready for the next night. He is the so-called "VIP host". He organizes individual tours in Las Vegas for people with money. His most important client has just arrived. Welcome to Las Vegas my friend. I thought I'd accompany you to the Hard Rock Café and go see an MME fight. Then I booked a Blackjack table and a VIP table at a nightclub.

See you in 30 minutes. Is everything reserved? Yes, everything is fine. Lance lives by making people happy. There is no wish that he cannot fulfill. From the disco table to the yacht. He is prepared for everything. Don is one of the most important VIPs in Las Vegas. If he wants something done, you have to do it. Don is unpredictable. He could lose $3,000 or even $30,000. As long as he's having fun, money is no big deal. At an Atlantic City casino he once won $10 million in one night. We'll see what happens tonight. Lance has all kinds of clients. Bachelor and Millionaire Parties.

But there is one rule that applies to everyone. Whatever you earn at the beginning of your journey here you won't take home. There are many fun things to do here. Such as helicopters, nightclubs, water skiing, etc. You can easily get addicted to Las Vegas. It is simply the city of entertainment. That's why Don's client came here for one night on his private jet. Don, it's good to see you. Did you have a good flight? Yes, very relaxing. The same suite as last time? Exactly! Don's suite costs $10,000...per night! He has two bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a personal butler and much more...

But who can afford it? Don made most of his money on a betting site and by gambling. He is a so-called "high roller", which means that he gambles with really high sums of money. It is a high risk but in his case it is a million-dollar business. I have played in all the casinos I can see from here. Where did you make the most money? In the Venetian. Over there. Right next to the Palace. Can I ask how much? No you don't! Once again, tonight Don visits a casino. We'll meet him there later. At the same time, far from the city's bright eastern strip.

A city as bright as Las Vegas casts a long shadow. The city has one of the highest crime rates in the United States. We will meet with the doorman officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. We will join him for a night of service. But first there is a security check. Everyone gets scared sometimes but we have a job to do. We have to be brave enough to encounter a gunfight while everyone is running away. I was scared once too. But you have to face that. Despite the danger, the agents fulfill a single function. Porter is the father of two children.

His duty begins with harmless traffic stops. But then they call him into action. Stolen car. Please come. Roger. We immediately headed to the crime scene. What's happening? One of my partners is following a stolen car. We need to help them stop the car. The police block the stolen SUV in front of us. Officer Porter reacts harshly and instantly pulls the gun on him. Up the hands. Get behind me. Take your hands away from the window and open the door from the outside. Hands behind your head and turn around. Don't look at me and walk slowly towards me.

As officers search the car, the suspect is instantly handcuffed. Although they don't know if these are the thieves. My colleagues are trying to find out if the car is still registered as stolen. If so, those who will go to jail. The suspects claim it is their neighbors' car. While the station checks everything, Officer Porter is called to another situation. We will meet him again in the evening. Back to Las Vegas Boulevard the so-called "Strip". The city is also known for its shows such as the circus of the sun. Today the most important casting of the year takes place.

It's ten past four at the Sarcana Theater in the center of the Strip. Dream of a life in the spotlight. Athea, 17, is one of the 23 attendees invited to the casting. Last Thursday I booked my ticket here. It was fast. But that's what I always wanted to do. For me it means everything to be able to say: I was part of Cirque du Soleil. The last few months he trained 7 days a week for almost 8 hours a day. That has left some marks. While working with the rope you must protect your skin or you will hurt yourself. I trained a lot and got hurt.

The judges flew in from Canada. That's where the circus originally comes from. We hope to find some new talent today. That's what the audition is for. We want people you don't know. Something new... something fresh. This is not just any circus. There are no animals, no real setting. But there is a world famous show with artists and theater. 1,300 artists from around 50 countries perform around the world for Cirque du Soleil. Athea also wants to become one of them. Always by her side: Andrés. She has known her for years and used to be her trainer. He knows how hard he has worked for this day.

She certainly is quite good, but she is no longer in her hands. Then it's time. I had never performed on such a big stage before. Additionally, she must instruct the technician to drop and pull the rope. Will it withstand the pressure? Will the 17-year-old convince the judges of her talent? Usually only men perform on the rope. It is usually too tiring for women. But Athea shows her strength. It was very tiring, especially because I also had to talk to the judges. And it wasn't something I'm used to. Athea, could you come? The judges want to know if she could return tomorrow for pickup or if she has to be at school.

She seems to have impressed the judges with her performance. She still can't believe it. I don't know if I was good enough. It's hard to tell without a video. But she is invited to impeachment. In 24 hours we will meet with her again and see if everything goes well for her. Las Vegas is exploding. Almost no other city in the United States is growing like this one. Almost 600,000 people live here. But among the 40 million tourists a year, actual inhabitants are a rarity. Adam Schwarz is one of them. The limousine driver was born and raised here. I'm trying to play the role of the well-dressed driver.

You're as good as you look. I need to look like a millionaire, feel like one and try to be one too. It's almost six in the afternoon. Your turn begins. Adam works nights. 6-7 days a week. Adam built the house for himself and his wife. He also works on the strip as a group member. His home is a small oasis of peace away from the Strip. I avoided the strip for the first 40 years of my life. At home is my real life. Out there you always have to keep up. I have to go now. I have a wedding trip in half an hour.

He does not drive in his private car. So first he has to leave his Hummer limousine in the garage next door. That's why he pays a monthly rent. To earn something you have to do as many jobs as possible. But his pink Hummer has a problem today. The car made some strange noises last night and won't start today, but I have some important jobs today. The problem: his battery is empty and needs to be replaced, but that takes time. There is only one mechanic. While everyone else leaves, he has to wait. In total there are more than 140 limousine services here.

The pressure is great. How much did you earn yesterday? 1000 or maybe 11000 dollars. Damn...that's more than me. Every minute is worth some money. It may happen that you do not get work at night. So if you get a job, you should take it. Last Tuesday I didn't win anything! Although his car finally starts, he has already lost his first job. Whether he will still manage to win enough money tonight, we will see later. The night begins and the city finally wakes up. Back in high roller Don's suite. He even has a bowling alley. Before visiting the casinos they play a little bowling.

Our team is playing with them. Then they go to the casino. Lance already reserved a table, of course. Guys, the limo is ready! Don is a high roller. He already won several millions with black jack. The casinos fear him. In some of them he is not even allowed to play. He has developed a system together with elite mathematicians to beat the casinos. Successfully! I met these guys and we shared a passion for beating the casinos. We develop a concept, a strategy. I knew he had enough money to play and there are so many casinos where we can do it.

However, you can't be successful forever. Casinos understand what you are doing. He won't tell us how exactly his system works. But we can follow him to the casino where he will play. Before, of course, there is a show. A boxing fight in front of the casino. Lance got VIP tickets, of course. I liked the fight between those two. And now let's bet! Do you want to play against me? We would prefer not to. They take us to an extra table where only he will play. Today's bet: $5,000. He is not allowed to gamble anymore in this casino.

For Don that's pocket money. Today I just play for fun. If I play to win some money, I'll bet half a million or a million dollars. He has two opponents today. The casino and himself. Because the important thing is to stop at the right time. Richard Wilke is the casino manager. He is critically observing Don's game. He is playing with a double deck of cards. That way it is more difficult for you to concentrate. In the distance, Officer Porter is still on duty. He just got an emergency call. A beating has occurred. The suspect is only 16 years old.

He's going to jail for domestic violence. He is a minor, so he will go to juvenile prison. His two companions deport the boy and take him to jail. At least for one night. Officer shifts last up to 12 hours. After 6 hours a short break is taken. But since an incident that happened a few years ago, he can't even relax here. Two of my colleagues were taking a break at a pizzeria. A man came in and shot them both. I used to work a lot with one of them. I knew him since the police academy. His death affected me a lot.

The incident changed the officer. He became even more cautious. Are you always looking? Yes, I always am. Looking at the environment, the people, their hands, if they are carrying a weapon. I look into their eyes. If they are looking at me. I don't like people getting behind me. I know some people want to hurt us. Just because we wear these uniforms. We return to the strip. It's just after 2 at night. Adam, the limo driver, is still looking for clients. The problem: he can't pick up guests on the street like a normal taxi. So he just drives from casino to casino hoping to pick up guests.

But this is the territory of goalkeepers. The doormen rule the city. They want their piece of the pie. That means they want money. Thus they will receive a share of 20 percent for each guest. You need to know all the portiers of each casino. Everyone needs to have your number. That can take years and years. Then finally a job. But in the casino the next problem awaits. You have to get out of here. But I have a client! I can't turn around, that's why I have to pass. What did you say? I hate limo drivers! I love you too!

You don't have to be rude to me! Idiot! Adams needs to leave and find other clients. Over the phone he gets another job from a colleague. I'll be at the MGM in 4 minutes. Being on time is important and 4 minutes later Adam is on site. Where do you want to go? Venetian? And he finally got his first job of the night. In this city you are only good ifyou can work. It's a 24-hour job in a 24-hour city. People say New York never sleeps but they close at 4 am. Thank you very much here is my number. I'm driving all night.

He gave me 145...Not bad for my first ride of the night. Adam got used to living at night. His turn has barely begun. In a city that never really sleeps. It's 4 in the morning. On the Strip life goes on. Don is still sitting at the blackjack table. In a short time he turned his 5000 dollars into 8000. They will pay him his profit. If I'm sitting here, I always win. That is sure. Lance did his job and made his client happy. Together they will continue partying during the nightlife. To celebrate the small success. The sun is returning. But the shadows of the night are long.

Welcome to hangover paradise. A hospital for people suffering from hangovers. Like these men, you can choose from 3 different cures ranging from $150 to $300. Dr. Jason Burke is an anesthesiologist and came up with the idea for the clinic. You will first receive electrolytes into your veins and then you will receive vitamin A and C. Patients also breathe oxygen through the masks. These guys want to feel better as quickly as possible because they have a lot of things planned for today. You're exaggerating... that's not so bad! Okay, okay... We have a trip planned to the desert. We want to shoot there with machine guns.

We need to be prepared for that. Instead of lying on the couch with a hangover, these guys invested some of their money in a hangover cure. That's a pittance compared to the costs of the entire trip. Hi Shannon, how much have we spent so far? Oh my God, I think $25,000. But do they really feel better after treatment? I feel like Jesus after his resurrection! At the same time. Classes begin at Whitney School on the city's east side. 85 percent of the people here are homeless. Director Shary set out to help these people. Let's see what kind of clothes we have for you here.

These children. Many of them are brothers who will put on new clothes today. Children usually wear the clothes for several days. At the end of the week his clothes are extremely dirty. Go shopping with your parents. These kids never had that. Today is a very special day for them. Everything is financed by donations. Sherry takes care of the children as if they were her own. Do they have a coat or a jacket? None of you? Many of them are homeless or sleep in small rooms. Without donations they would have to freeze in winter. They are not fussy at all.

They are happy with every piece of fabric and also with the visit from our team because living is usually a big battle. Our camera crew is a welcome distraction. Do you like the sweater? Did you get clothes here often? Yes, a backpack, shoes and this sweatshirt! There are not only clothes but also toys. On his birthday, each child can choose one for themselves. At home they don't usually receive gifts. This little guy even forgot his birthday. My birthday was in August but there was so much noise that I didn't hear the call. Okay, you can choose a gift!

Many of them don't even know that they are getting something special on their birthday. I hope you feel appreciated at least once. We have asked them what they did on their birthday but for them it is a day like any other. Happy Birthday! He is very excited. He chose a special gift. In memory of his father. He is a wrestling figure. My dad used to fight me in bed but now he's in prison. We can only call you by phone. He always tells me to be careful with my brothers and sisters. He always says that one day he will return.

For Samson and many here, school is the only place they can learn some structure. Everyone feels very strong empathy. That's definitely because everyone lives in the same situation. Everyone is trying to survive and take care of each other. All these siblings are being picked up by their mother. She is overwhelmed. These are beautiful! I mean, I love my job but... The money isn't enough. It's not enough to buy clothes for my children. The family lives in a weekly house. A room they rent only for a week at a time. Nine people in a room. The school helps them so that the children do not have to live on the streets.

I try to get as many donations as I can so I can help these people get a roof over their heads. I try to get them money for rent, clothes when they need them, anything I can. But it only works with donations. I couldn't do it without donations. Sherry could make these kids happy. But the price she pays for it is high. She works up to 18 hours a day to make the children happy. It's almost eleven. The other end of the city is only 10 kilometers away. Here we find the rich Las Vegas. Roy Wuong belongs to the winners here.

He is living the American dream. He became rich as a luxury car salesman. The cars are in his own garage. His showroom is his own driveway. My passion for cars began in the womb. It's in my blood. Roy is the son of a famous art dealer. He built his business himself. Even today he does everything himself. The sales photos of him. To see it better, water the land... ...In a city fighting a severe drought. That's not enough for me. I won't accept it. Do you see this scratch? That's typical of this car. We need to redo that.

Only if the cars are repaired and like new will he sell them. Half a year ago, a client tasked him with finding a special Ferrari with a special coating. Today the car is here. Thomas, guess what, your car is here! Come, I'm home. Not even half an hour later, Thomas Sukah, a successful producer and photographer, arrives. He has been waiting for five months for the car of his dreams. You are killing me. There is. His Ferrari. I love you man. Can I drive a little? Yes, it is surely yours! Not yet, but Roy is sure. His client will buy the car.

It's exactly what he wanted. I looked at 50 or 100 cars before I found the right one. Thomas seems to enjoy the test drive. We pass by the houses where people like Steffi Graf or Nicolas Cage live. I'm drunk. Drunk of Love. Thomas had special requests. Black leather and white stitching. Yellow hubcaps. It's a used car for 190 thousand dollars. And Roy found it for him. In this city dreams come true a little faster than in other places. Las Vegas. The city of dreams. But they can also crash. Seventeen-year-old Athea was present at the retreat. Will her dream come true?

She was great. She is strong, flexible and has a lot of potential. She's not exactly where we need her to be, but she's very young and has potential. Athea really did it. As soon as she turns 21 she will become part of Cirque du Soleil. Las Vegas. A city that writes its own stories. For most here it is only about one thing: finding luck. While some are still dreaming about it, others have already made a lot of money. But unfortunately, many of them also lost everything again. In this shining city that never sleeps and never slows down.

Las Vegas - City of extremes.