I'm not surprised to see that busking would be illegal in Vegas ~ why would the all-powerful casinos allow any entertainment that might distract potential marks from their "gaming" tables?

Las Vegas is probably the only place on the planet where it might be easier to get a regular gig as a musician than to play for tips.

If I hadn't just learned for sure about the illegality, I was about to suggest beating the heat by busking after dark. It is a 24-hour town, after all...