Author: Alan Snel

NFL 

Super Bowl 54 Betting In Nevada Hits $154.7 Million — More Than Last Year, But Less Than 2018

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com Sports gamblers wagered nearly $154.7 million at Nevada’s 190 sports books on Sunday’s Super Bowl

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Raiders new stadium home -- Allegiant Stadium

Raiders Stadium UNLV 

UNLV Football Season Ticket Signup Site Doesn’t Mention Allegiant Stadium Or Sam Boyd Stadium

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Alan Snel

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com The UNLV 2020 football season ticket sign-up site link lists various bits of information like

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Westgate SuperBook chief Jay Kornegay

Gambling 

‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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