Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Knights Prez Kerry Bubolz addresses the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance breakfast crowd Tuesday morning.

VGK President Declares Sports Can Be Added To Las Vegas’ Entertainment Capital of the World Title

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Alan Snel Kerry Bubolz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights unexpected success during its inaugural season just appears to be scripted

The Golden Knights logo is everywhere in Las Vegas.

Golden Knights

Pools and Pucks Baby! Golden Knights Win Game 2 Against Jets As Fans Soak Up Pool Watch Party At Red Rock

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com They have gathered at the Mandalay Bay beach, on the plaza in the shadow of

Gambling

It’s Nevada vs. The Field; Supreme Court Overturns Sports Gambling Ban

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Alan Snel Adam Silver, Chris Christie, Desiree Reed-Francois, Jennifer Roberts, Pete Rose

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com First booze. Then pot. Now sports gambling. America said it was OK to place

The Golden Knights respectfully declined Carrie Underwood's offer to sing the national anthem at home games. Here's Carnell Johnson who has been singing the anthem during the playoffs. Photo credit: Carnell Johnson/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Decline Carrie Underwood’s Anthem Offer For Playoff Games

May 13, 2018 Alan Snel Carnell Johnson, Carrie Underwood

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights appreciated Carrie Underwood’s surprise offer via Twitter after the Nashville Predators’

The Golden Knights mascot is disappointed over the team's 4-2 loss Saturday.

Golden Knights

Las Vegas’ Festive Watch Parties Break Out Across Region, But VGK Loss In Conference Final Game 1 Leaves Fans Disappointed

May 12, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Snel Bruce Cusick, Carolyn Goodman, Dave Goucher, Derek Stevens, Jake Wagner, Joe Green, Ken Boehlke, Marc Andre-Fleury, Shane Hnidy, Steve Sisolak

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas came together Saturday at Vegas Golden Knights watch parties big and small

The Golden Knights have reached Round 3 with anthem singer Carnell Johnson. Don't change now. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Thanks For Anthem Offer Carrie, But Golden Knights Already Have Golden Pipes

May 12, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Snel Carnell Johnson, Carrie Underwood

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com I hear a big “celebrity” has offered to sing the national anthem at Vegas Golden

My bicycle after a distracted, negligent motorist drove his car into me while I was bicycling near Fort Pierce, Fla. March 7, 2017.

Column

Broken System of Educating Motorists Is Killing Bicyclists, Pedestrians

May 11, 2018 Alan Snel

(Besides publishing LVSportsBiz.com, Alan Snel is also a bicyclist deeply concerned and upset by the deaths of bicyclists and pedestrians

MGM Resorts International backed the $750 million public subsidy for the Raiders stadium and believes the visitors who attend stadium events will help build revenue at MGM's properties.

Esports Raiders Stadium T-Mobile Arena

MGM Resorts Intl Highlights Sports In Presentation To Analysts, Investors

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com MGM Resorts International is hooking its wagons to Las Vegas’ growing sports industry, explaining to

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant says the success starts with the team's character leadership guys.

Golden Knights

Expect Golden Knights’ ‘Leadership Character Guys’ Approach To Be Copied Not Only In Hockey But In Business Too

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, George McPhee, Gerard Gallant

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The adventures of a former metro newspaper reporter covering the business side of Las Vegas’

Golden Knights

Hair Experts On VGK’s Wild Bill Karlsson: ‘He’s A Hair Model. It’s Very Thor’

May 9, 2018May 10, 2018 Alan Snel Andre Agassi, Colin Miller, David Perron, James Neal, Jonathan Marchessault, Larry Johnson, Ryan Reaves, William Karlsson

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com William Karlsson flipped his gorgeous blonde hair and each of the three women sitting at

July 5, 2021

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LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking info 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, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic. Our story of the month on F1 economics and race event in Las Vegas.

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Our coverage of the Athletics stadium project in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

New A’s team president 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

Athletics consultant Jeremy Aguero is eye of Las Vegas’ sports hurricane

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

Bally’s Corp, Gaming & Leisure Properties team up with A’s for ballpark on Strip

Bally’s Corp Chairman Wants Hotel Open When A’s Stadium Is Ready In 2028

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