The COVID pandemic is expected to reduce the amount of visitors to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LV and will restrict the number of people at casino parties.
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“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.
Ron Milus was hired as defensive backs coach and Richard Smith as a linebackers coach, moves that had been expected after Gus Bradley was hired as defensive coordinator.
William Hill released 1,218 ways to bet on the Super Bowl at 2 p.m. Thursday, and the video wall at the Westgate lit up at 7 p.m. sharp with more than 1,000 wagering options.
Football betting proved to be pandemic-proof, as the state’s sportsbooks set all-time records for football betting handle ($1.9 billion) and football win ($127.7 million).
A primer for this year’s Super Bowl, which features the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Based on numbers, Tom Brady wins 2020 and the debate against Bill Belichick over who won the “divorce.” But Las Vegas bookmakers and bettors were split in their opinions.
UNLV’s former football home expected to idle quietly while decisions about its future are pondered.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Brent Musburger, the Raiders’ radio play-by-play voice, called Las Vegas’ home and away games at Allegiant Stadium.
Teams had to play all 16 games for bets to stand, something that seemed increasingly unlikely midway through the season because of the COVID pandemic.