Lots of people are from somewhere else
Las Vegas grows by attracting people from California, the Midwest and everywhere in between. That means plenty of singles are new in town and actively looking to meet people. "When did you move here?" is a better opener than "Where are you from?"
The Strip isn't where locals date
Most locals avoid the Strip on weekends. Dating life happens in the neighborhoods: Downtown Summerlin, the Arts District, Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road, Henderson's Water Street, and the bars and restaurants off the beaten tourist path.
The city never closes, and neither do schedules
With so many 24-hour jobs, it's normal to date on a Wednesday afternoon or meet for breakfast after someone's night shift. People are used to flexible plans, and a weekday date doesn't mean you're low priority.
Summer changes everything
From June to September, daytime highs regularly pass 105 degrees. Hikes happen at sunrise, and a lot of dating moves indoors: museums, climbing gyms, movies, dinner. Spring and fall are the best seasons for outdoor dates at Red Rock, Mount Charleston or Lake Las Vegas.
The apps are crowded, with a catch
There's no shortage of people on the apps, but a big slice are visitors. Locals who want something real tend to lean on Match, eharmony and Hinge, and add an in-person activity so they're not relying on apps alone.