If the A’s model their plan after the NFL’s Raiders and NHL’s Golden Knights, they should have no problem filling the seats, according to Alan Hoffman, partner at Winston and Strawn.
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Mick joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal in November 2018 and covers sports business and transportation. He previously worked at the Las Vegas Sun covering a variety of beats including transportation, business, gaming, and city and county government. Prior to that, he worked at the Pahrump Valley Times, where he was named the Nevada Press Association’s Outstanding Journalist in the intermediate category for his coverage of the Lamar Odom brothel overdose situation, rural healthcare and more. Mick was born in Texas but grew up in Las Vegas, attending UNLV’s Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies where he was a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism Society.
Crews will begin the $350 million-$400 million overhaul of the Henderson interchange next year. The overhaul is needed to address traffic and safety improvements.
The Oakland Athletics have secured up to $380 million in public financing for a planned Las Vegas ballpark, but steps remain before shovels hit the ground.
The Raiders are ready to offer a new upscale seating option this season, with a luxury feel while still being in the midst of the fan action.
A key approval officially opening up the possibility of a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas high-speed rail connection occurred this week.
Fans of the Raiders have the distinction of having the most expensive NFL team to support in person.
The WNBA is determined to make an impact in Las Vegas with its annual all-star game and various other community events.
Although Senate Bill 1 could provide the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million toward constructing a planned $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark, it is unlikely the team uses that full amount.
The Boring Company’s next Vegas Loop station is expected to be operational next year.
The A’s Community Foundation was added as a sponsor of the Battle for Vegas 2023 charity softball game slated for July 22 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Last month, the state teachers union said it would try to do anything it could to block funding for the proposed ballpark for the Athletics on the Strip.
The Boring Company has reached two milestones in its quest to create an underground transportation system in Las Vegas.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has tremendous interest in Las Vegas for a potential expansion franchise, but no direct talks have occurred.
As paving efforts for the Las Vegas Grand Prix continue, another round of road impacts are going into place.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said no official talks have been held between the Athletics and her city about being a temporary home of the A’s.