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It's time LV gets a pro sports franchise. The gambling argument is weak in that you can place a sports bet from pretty much anywhere in the US from your phone. There are also casinos in (at least) 43 states... So if a game were to be fixed, it can be (and has been) done from anywhere, including outside of Nevada.
There are over two million people in the metro area which surpasses many markets that currently have a pro sports franchise. Vegas' population has also had a good history of increasing at a higher rate than the national average.
The city is building a $375 million arena on the Strip that is 100% privately financed. It has less than one year of construction remaining.
Back in February, a potential ownership group for an NHL team got together and decided to conduct a season ticket drive to try and gauge the city's interest in landing an NHL franchise.
Businesses were not allowed to participate and only locals could put deposits down. In addition to that, no "partial season" packs were offered... Only full season deposits.
With an arena expected to seat 17,500 for hockey, over 11,000 individuals put money down to reserve seats for a team that might not even be granted to us. That alone already surpasses what the Florida Panthers bring in on the average night. This is before factoring in half-season plans, 10-pack plans and single-game tickets from locals and visitors alike... Which are going to be successful in a city where many people work odd hours to keep a 24-hour town running.
Word around town is that there will be a vote in September from the owners to decide whether or not Las Vegas is granted a team... And there is no reason not to.
- It would be the focal point of pro sports in the area... No other pro team here.
- Brand new arena with no public financing needed.
- Fans showed up for deposits.
- Arena location provides walkable access for visitors.
Simply put... This city knows how to market things. It wouldn't exist if that wasn't so.
When Las Vegas puts on an event, we don't just watch.. the world watches.
It's time LV gets a pro sports franchise. The gambling argument is weak in that you can place a sports bet from pretty much anywhere in the US from your phone. There are also casinos in (at least) 43 states... So if a game were to be fixed, it can be (and has been) done from anywhere, including outside of Nevada.
There are over two million people in the metro area which surpasses many markets that currently have a pro sports franchise. Vegas' population has also had a good history of increasing at a higher rate than the national average.
The city is building a $375 million arena on the Strip that is 100% privately financed. It has less than one year of construction remaining.
Back in February, a potential ownership group for an NHL team got together and decided to conduct a season ticket drive to try and gauge the city's interest in landing an NHL franchise.
Businesses were not allowed to participate and only locals could put deposits down. In addition to that, no "partial season" packs were offered... Only full season deposits.
With an arena expected to seat 17,500 for hockey, over 11,000 individuals put money down to reserve seats for a team that might not even be granted to us. That alone already surpasses what the Florida Panthers bring in on the average night. This is before factoring in half-season plans, 10-pack plans and single-game tickets from locals and visitors alike... Which are going to be successful in a city where many people work odd hours to keep a 24-hour town running.
Word around town is that there will be a vote in September from the owners to decide whether or not Las Vegas is granted a team... And there is no reason not to.
- It would be the focal point of pro sports in the area... No other pro team here.
- Brand new arena with no public financing needed.
- Fans showed up for deposits.
- Arena location provides walkable access for visitors.
Simply put... This city knows how to market things. It wouldn't exist if that wasn't so.
When Las Vegas puts on an event, we don't just watch.. the world watches.
better that Vegas concentrate on boxing and rodeos
better that Vegas concentrate on boxing and rodeos
BA-DUM-KISH!
Another gut-buster from Ghengis...
Hysterical... Really...
As I have stated in pervious threads... Make fun of National Final Rodeos and World Championship Boxing all you want... I dig the fact that the hundreds of thousands of visitors those events attract pay my taxes for me.
It's time LV gets a pro sports franchise. The gambling argument is weak in that you can place a sports bet from pretty much anywhere in the US from your phone. There are also casinos in (at least) 43 states... So if a game were to be fixed, it can be (and has been) done from anywhere, including outside of Nevada.
There are over two million people in the metro area which surpasses many markets that currently have a pro sports franchise. Vegas' population has also had a good history of increasing at a higher rate than the national average.
The city is building a $375 million arena on the Strip that is 100% privately financed. It has less than one year of construction remaining.
Back in February, a potential ownership group for an NHL team got together and decided to conduct a season ticket drive to try and gauge the city's interest in landing an NHL franchise.
Businesses were not allowed to participate and only locals could put deposits down. In addition to that, no "partial season" packs were offered... Only full season deposits.
With an arena expected to seat 17,500 for hockey, over 11,000 individuals put money down to reserve seats for a team that might not even be granted to us. That alone already surpasses what the Florida Panthers bring in on the average night. This is before factoring in half-season plans, 10-pack plans and single-game tickets from locals and visitors alike... Which are going to be successful in a city where many people work odd hours to keep a 24-hour town running.
Word around town is that there will be a vote in September from the owners to decide whether or not Las Vegas is granted a team... And there is no reason not to.
- It would be the focal point of pro sports in the area... No other pro team here.
- Brand new arena with no public financing needed.
- Fans showed up for deposits.
- Arena location provides walkable access for visitors.
Simply put... This city knows how to market things. It wouldn't exist if that wasn't so.
When Las Vegas puts on an event, we don't just watch.. the world watches.
Completely agree with that. While I could never see NFL or MLB in Vegas, the city is perfectly suited for NBA or NHL.
Completely agree with that. While I could never see NFL or MLB in Vegas, the city is perfectly suited for NBA or NHL.
Ditto... NFL and MLB won't happen out here. The city was in the running for the last MLS team between Minny, Sacramento and Vegas... But Minny got it.
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