Critics of a proposed $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium say they want a better deal for Southern Nevadans if tax dollars are used to help fund construction, but an influential casino lobbying group joined the debate Wednesday by saying stadium developers and government officials have covered all areas of concern.
If a $1.9 billion stadium financing plan is approved by Nevada lawmakers in a fall special session, the Raiders expect to present the proposal and a relocation request to the NFL in January.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans caught up with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis at the training camp in Napa, California. Davis said he’s encouraged by ongoing discussions for a stadium to be built in Las Vegas.
The Oakland Raiders reported to training camp in Napa, California, on July 29. Quarterback Derek Carr and defensive end Khalil Mack spoke about what the Raiders’ future holds.
Rumors are swirling as to whether or not the Fertittas will attempt to buy a stake in the Raiders.
Matt Youmans and Richard Velotta cover developments from the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee meeting Monday at UNLV.
The NFL Spring Meeting at the Ballantyne Hotel concluded with mixed messages after team owners and league executives debated an array of topics. Commissioner Roger Goodell remains cool to Las Vegas, but the climate appears to be changing.
Consultants working for Las Vegas Sands and Majestic Realty told the 11-member Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee on Thursday about the benefits a domed stadium would bring to Southern Nevada.
During a surprisingly emotional appearance before a congressional panel on Tuesday, Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, admitted the league made a “crucial mistake” in its initial punishment of Ray Rice and got choked up when describing his commitment to improving their policies.
