Life really is short. When you get the chance to do something extraordinary, I recommend grabbing it. You'll find plenty of time later for the mundane.
Additionally, people I know who live or have lived in Vegas tend to love it, and it has been America's fastest growing city for some time. There is a lot of natural beauty and recreational attraction nearby. It's great motorcycle country nearly every day of the year.
You've got to learn to control the gambling habit, though, or it will eat you up. And pay attention maintaining the air conditioner.