Clark County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved recognizing the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix as an annual event for at least 10 years.
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The LVCVA is embarking on the next phase of its “Greatest Arena on Earth” ad campaign focusing not only on major sporting events such as the Raiders and UFC, but other amenities Southern Nevada has to offer.
As the Las Vegas Valley is becoming as known for its pro sports offerings as much as its dining, gaming and entertainment, the area has become the hot bed for rumors tied to sports leagues interested in joining the fun.
Las Vegas tourism officials say the College Football Playoff title game looms large on their radar, but that it probably will cost significant sponsorship dollars to lure it here.
The Raiders say they’ll have a tasty parking plan to serve up in September. Parking for the stadium has been an issue since the day the Russell Road site was chosen for the $1.8 billion project.
The Raiders’ new stadium is going up rapidly — just as the price of game tickets and personal seat licenses surely will. While the team is happy to talk about the former, they aren’t as forthcoming about the latter.
Rep. Dina Titus has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging a conference committee to add language that would exempt two major Las Vegas projects from a bill that would ban the use of tax-exempt bonds for stadiums used by professional sports teams.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will consider spending $80 million over 20 years on the naming rights for the “Las Vegas Ballpark,” a Triple A baseball stadium in Summerlin where the Las Vegas 51s would play beginning in 2019.
Pickleball. Even the sport’s name inspires giggles. But the effect pickleball is having on downtown Las Vegas is no laughing matter.
More details of a proposed lease agreement between the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and the Oakland Raiders are expected to emerge Thursday when the 11-member board meets.