Without legal sports wagering in California, Vegas sports books continue to prosper for the Super Bowl and another Golden State initiative fails to gain tribal support.
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Formula One gave the casino operator a tremendous boost, but more records may fall with the big game at Allegiant Stadium and a strong convention calendar.
Hotel rooms will be full — and cost more than ever. Those not going to the game will spend for home parties. The Super Bowl is shaping up to be bigger than predicted.
Taylor Swift likely has her spot secured but others looking to land at Southern Nevada airports need to make their plans quickly, according to officials.
Luxor won’t be the last Las Vegas property to get a Super Bowl makeover in the weeks ahead.
Revenue records were shattered during November’s Formula One race. The live entertainment tax collection was between $30 million and $35 million, the LVCVA said.
BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers and Barstool Sportsbook all reported technical difficulties on Sunday, one of the biggest sports betting days of the year.
Will the expansion of sports betting nationwide result in a record handle for Super Bowl LV or will COVID-19 keep bettors on the sidelines? And what happens in Nevada?
“Certainly, this year’s Super Bowl weekend will look different than years past with much more intimate events given the current occupancy restrictions,” but casinos will strive to “provide the exciting Super Bowl experience fans expect,” Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine said.
Super Bowl parties will have restricted capacity when the game kicks off Feb. 7 and regulators are warning they plan to enforce Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mandate.