What is .vegas?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .vegas on March 31, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 16, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .vegas, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .vegas haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.vegas).
.vegas FAQ
What does .vegas mean?
.vegas is a generic top-level domain named for the word "vegas", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .vegas used for?
.vegas is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .vegas?
None. .vegas is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .vegas domain extension?
Dot Vegas, Inc. operates .vegas as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .vegas created?
.vegas was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 31, 2014.
Is .vegas a valid domain?
Yes. .vegas is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .vegas addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .vegas domain?
.vegas names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Dot Vegas, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .vegas DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .vegas.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 3, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
