[Grumpypotpie]

Originally Posted by LasVegasPlayer

Right, but the 49ers owner beats around the bush. I'd be like "I support the Raiders moving anywhere. I don't care where that is."

He can't say that in case they stay. Haha.

[Jukesgrrl]

Originally Posted by Grumpypotpie

it really seems like this is going to come down to whether or not the Las Vegas politicians find a way to finance that $750 million.

The mayor was on ESPN again yesterday morning (May 31) saying exactly that. She said the city would be devoting the months of June and July to work toward funding the stadium and "beyond that if necessary." She was upbeat on the hockey, too.

Las Vegas mayor: Stadium, not gambling, is the issue | ProFootballTalk

[Caltovegas]

What is the big concern if any with gambling and sports teams in Vegas?

[newopty]

Originally Posted by Caltovegas

What is the big concern if any with gambling and sports teams in Vegas?

Believe it or not this goes way back probably to 1919 when gamblers fixed the World Series. Ever since then there has been a great fear by the leagues of any involvement with gambling. However, since then many things have changed. Gambling is available in many places not just Las Vegas. The NFL has played numerous games in London (and has a desire to place a team there) even though you can legally bet on almost anything in London. So, what may have made sense in the past no longer does. Even some of the NFL owners have admitted it should no longer be a concern.

[newopty]

‘It’s All Anybody Is Talking About in Las Vegas’ | The MMQB with Peter King

[Willy702]

Week in 1,000 Words: Las Vegas' worst idea ever

This is the reality that will kill it.

[newopty]

Originally Posted by Willy702

Week in 1,000 Words: Las Vegas' worst idea ever

This is the reality that will kill it.

I don't think there is anything new in that article. Probably the biggest stumbling block for getting the Raiders to move to Las Vegas is the financing of the stadium. I would like to see the Raiders move here but understand the opposition to public financing especially to a billionaire. My hope has been that this is just the opening gambit by Adelson and that he will eventually put in considerably more money.

[Willy702]

Originally Posted by newopty

I don't think there is anything new in that article. Probably the biggest stumbling block for getting the Raiders to move to Las Vegas is the financing of the stadium. I would like to see the Raiders move here but understand the opposition to public financing especially to a billionaire. My hope has been that this is just the opening gambit by Adelson and that he will eventually put in considerably more money.

Of course it's the biggest stumbling block. How can anyone think 2/3 of the legislative body would be won over in the face of such overwhelming evidence the deal is toxic to voters?

[LasVegasPlayer]

Originally Posted by Willy702

Of course it's the biggest stumbling block. How can anyone think 2/3 of the legislative body would be won over in the face of such overwhelming evidence the deal is toxic to voters?

And if a special session is called for this, it will be a month or two before the election.

[NLVgal]

The Oaklanders up here seem convinced that the Raiders are leaving. Most of them have pretty much said they'd rather set their own hair on fire than have a tax increase to fund a new stadium for a billionaire.