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NFR’s 10-day run begins Thursday in Las Vegas

The LVCVA officially forecasts 170,750 attendees for the 2018 NFR, but that just covers the full house at the Thomas Mack for 10 performances. The conservative economic impact estimate is $113 million.

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Convention authority role discussed for new Las Vegas stadium

The committee making recommendations to Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature on attracting events to the new Las Vegas stadium is leaning toward expanding the role of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Las Vegas Events, rather than forming of a new sports commission.

 
MGM is worried about the Raiders’ stadium parking plan

Bill Hornbuckle, an MGM executive and one of the nine members of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board, on Thursday said his company fears that its customers would be “choked out” by people wanting to park close to the stadium on event days.

 
2 Nevadans to be added to Gaming Hall of Fame

The association on Thursday announced the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018, which includes former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Philip Hannifin and Bally Technologies and Scientific Games executive Richard Haddrill.

 
The Mohegan Sun resort to face new competiton from MGM, Wynn

Competing with the larger Foxwoods hotel-casino operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe about 20 minutes away, Mohegan Sun will face new competitivepressures with last month’s opening of MGM Springfield in Massachusetts and next June’s planned opening of Encore Boston Harbor.