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College football: Las Vegas and BYU an unusual mix that somehow works

Do you have a problem with this?

"No, not at all," said Christensen, who, like most BYU fans, is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which forbids alcohol and frowns upon gambling, two of the elements that have earned Las Vegas the moniker "Sin City" for all who visit the place, not just Mormons.

Christensen isn't alone. Hundreds of BYU fans are staying at the Hard Rock this week — the casino having been designated as the host hotel for BYU.

It has transformed itself into the "ultimate Cougar headquarters" with BYU-themed menus and even performances by the Provo-based rock band, The Moth & The Flame, yet still provides most of the other "entertainment" for which Vegas is known.