What many projected to be a neck-and-neck Nevada caucus between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders unequivocally swayed in the former Secretary of State's direction well before precincts totals were completed.

In winning 52 percent of the vote, compared to Sanders' 48 percent, Clinton redeemed herself following an uninspired New Hampshire primary that raised questions about her electability. Clinton garners 18 additional delegates ahead of next weekend's South Carolina Primary.

"This is your campaign, Clinton said during her victory speech. "It is a campaign to break down every barrier that holds you back." She noted Americans have a right to be angry, but that they have to be "hungry for real solutions."

The leading Democratic candidate spent part of her morning on the Las Vegas Strip shaking hands with Harrah's Casino workers, many who predominately spoke Spanish.

"I need your help this morning, in the showroom at 11 a.m.," Clinton said, pointing to one of many meeting places located around the Silver State. Others included Caesar's Palace, the University of Reno, grade schools in Reno and Vegas, and a middle school in Henderson where Senator Harry Reid made a pre-caucus appearance.

Clark County, with a population of over two million people, supported Clinton by a 55-to-45 margin. The next largest county, Washoe, leaned towards Sanders, 54-to-46. As of 2011, these two counties comprised about 92 percent of the state's Latino population.

Over 31,000 Nevadans pre-registered for the Feb. 20 caucus, in addition to "tens of thousands" of additional caucus-goers the Nevada State Democratic Party expected. The Latino Association of Elected Officials estimated 194,000 Latinos would participate in the caucus, up from 72, in 2004 and 157,000 four years ago.

Based on Saturday's results, a majority of Hispanics are leaning towards Sanders.

An NBC News exit poll found 53 percent of caucus-goers who identified as Latino sided with the Vermont senator; 45 percent chose Clinton and two percent were uncommitted. Over two-thirds of respondents said they chose their candidate over a month ago, and 13 percent made the choice in the last month.

In a shortened concession speech, compared to his speech in New Hampshire, Sanders reminded his supports of his 25-point deficit in national polls a few weeks ago. He vowed to keep fighting a "corrupt financial system" that is undermining American democracy.

"We have the momentum," Sanders said. "And I believe that when Democrats assemble in Philadelphia in July at that convention, we are going to see results one of the great political upsets in the history of the United States."