Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Westgate SuperBook chief Jay Kornegay

‘Very Solid Day For Us’ At Westgate SuperBook for Super Bowl 54 In Las Vegas

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Alan Snel Jay Kornegay

(Publisher’ Note: Nevada state gaming officials said Monday “due to technical difficulties experienced by one of our licensees in compiling

XFL uniforms -- XFL's 2.0 season begin Saturday.

XFL

With Super Bowl 54 Wrapping Up NFL Season, XFL 2.0 On Deck Saturday For 10-Week Season

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Alan Snel Chris Hartweg

(Publisher’s Note: Chris Hartweg publishes Team Marketing Report — which promises to “deliver actionable, measurable fan-centric sports business insights and

Fireworks go off during the Super Bowl halftime show. Photo: Charlie Riedel/AP

Gambling

On Sports Betting: Dramatic Kansas City Comeback Sparks Super Bowl, Gives Chiefs A Cover

February 3, 2020 Alan Snel Patrick Mahomes, Peter DeBoer, Rod Brind'Amour, Tyreek Hill

By Daniel Behringer for LVSportsBiz.com The line to bet on the game at one of the local casinos snaked past

Here's Floyd Kephart, representing a development group, discussing a request in front of Las Vegas City Council last year to negotiate with the city on a Cashman redevelopment proposal that includes a new soccer stadium in downtown. (LVSportsBiz.com photos by J. Tyge O'Donnell)

Lights Stadiums/Arenas (General)

Las Vegas City Attorney Asks For Up To $150,000 In Legal Costs Connected To Cashman Redevelopment Proposal/Downtown Soccer Stadium Negotiations; Council Will Discuss Proposed Stadium and MLS Deals Feb. 19

January 29, 2020January 30, 2020 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Brett Lashbrook, Carolyn Goodman, Floyd Kephart, Seth Klarman

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas City Council members expect on Feb. 19 to discuss proposed deals with a

The National Lacrosse League is looking at Las Vegas as a viable market. Photo credit: National Lacrosse League

Lacrosse

Forget About NBA, MLS Or MLB, Next Pro Sports League To Have Team In Las Vegas Could Be National Lacrosse League

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Joe Tsai, Kerry Bubolz, Nick Sakiewicz

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com This time, it’s the National Lacrosse League that’s eyeing Las Vegas to host a new

NFL

NFL Commish to Las Vegas: Let’s Get Through NFL Draft in April, Then We’ll Talk Super Bowl in Sin City

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Alan Snel Antonio Brown, Chris Doleman, Kobe Bryant, Ray Rice, Roger Goodell

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com It’s part of the week leading up to the Super Bowl — the NFL commissioner

Gambling

Super Bowl 54 Preview: 26 Million Americans Will Bet $6.8 Billion On Big Game, According To Gambling Trade Group

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Alan Snel Bill Miller

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com Americans will place bets of about $6.8 billion on Sunday’s Super Bowl, while close to

Westgate SuperBook's Jay Kornegay oversees the book's operations.

Gambling

Super Bowl 54 Preview: For The Record, SuperBook’s Superman Did Not Call Broncos Coach To Put Bubby Brister Into Super Bowl Game

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 Alan Snel Bubby Brister, Jay Kornegay, Mike Shanahan

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com Jay Kornegay is bracing for the tsunami of Super Bowl fans who will pack the

Gambling

On Sports Betting: Bettors Playing Vegas Golden Knights Have Little To Cheer About

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 Alan Snel Bryce Hamilton, T.J. Otzelberger

By Daniel Behringer for LVSportsBiz.com Maybe they should fire the coach. Nevermind, the Vegas Golden Knights have already tried that.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi at the WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas last season.

UNLV

Kobe Bryant’s Death Felt At UNLV-San Diego State Game Sunday As Moment Of Silence Held For Ex-Lakers Legend; UNLV Loses To Unbeaten No. 4 SD State, 71-67

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020 Alan Snel Kobe Bryant

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com It was 50 minutes before UNLV was going to play an undefeated, number-four-in-the-nation San Diego

July 5, 2021

Alan Snel, veteran journalist and LVSportsBiz.com publisher. ASnel@LVSportsBiz.com.

LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking news on Las Vegas’ sports/stadium industry. Our stories are quoted nationally and we set the sportsbiz news agenda in Las Vegas. Publisher Alan Snel has reported on the business of sports and stadiums in Denver, South Florida, New York, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic.

Click here for Alan’s recent appearance on KNPR radio in Las Vegas.

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president Marc Badain

Marc Badain

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

May 24, 2021

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel is a nationally-known bicycle rights leader and bicycle travel writer.

Alan focuses on reducing road violence and has asked government to enforce road safety laws, design better roads for bicyclists and walkers not just motorists, educate drivers, install more penalties for reckless motorists and lower speed limits.

Here are Alan’s travel story samples, literary adventures based on Alan’s expansive and curious approach to reporting sports-business news and a bicycle life:

Let’s Pedal Zion National Park

Bicycling Bristlecone Trail At 9,000 Feet

Biking magical Seattle and the Northwest

Bicycling the Tour de Stadiums of Las Vegas

Las Vegas bicyclist struck by bullet during memorial ride

Incomparable Grand Canyon by bike

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel has also written two books: Long Road Back To Las Vegas and Bicycle Man. Purchase Long Road Back To Las Vegas on Amazon and contact Alan to buy Bicycle Man at asnel@LVSportsBiz.com.