Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl Has Sold 31,000 Tickets So Far

October 30, 2018 Alan Snel John Saccenti

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl has sold 31,000 tickets in its mission to sell

Golden Knights Considered Anti-Bullying Campaign After Social Media Comments Skewered New Mascot Last Year

October 29, 2018October 30, 2018 Alan Snel Brandon Clark, Brian Killingsworth, Heidi Noland, Kevin Camper, Lisa Motley, Rob Dondero

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The nasty social media comments about the Golden Knights’ new mascot, Chance the gila monster,

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Gambling

MGM Resorts Scores Another Sports Gambling Deal — This Time, It’s the NHL

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Alan Snel Gary Bettman, Jim Murren

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International made another splash in the sports gambling arena by cutting

VGK's Jonathan Marchessault scores on a penalty shot to defeat Ottawa, 4-3, in OT Sunday evening. Photo credit: J. Tyge O'Donnell/LVSportsBiz.com

Gambling

On Betting: It’s Still a Game of Inches and Backdoor Covers

October 29, 2018 Alan Snel Clayton Kershaw, Eli Manning, Jonathan Marchessault

By DANIEL BEHRINGER LVSportsBiz.com We weren’t exactly riveted by last week’s edition of Monday Night Football. Late in the

Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula celebrate Marchessault's penalty shot score to defeat Ottawa in OT, 4-3.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Launch Team Record 53 Shots, Defeat Ottawa in OT on Marchy Penalty Shot Sunday

October 28, 2018October 29, 2018 Alan Snel Jonathan Marchessault, Rossi Ralenkotter

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com They arrived in Las Vegas Sunday morning fresh off a visit to metro

Golden Knights

VGK’s Nevada Day Matinee Draws 18,207, But Knights Drop 3-2 Decision To TB Lightning

October 26, 2018 Alan Snel Deryk Engelland, Gerard Gallant, Max Pacioretty

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com There were more kids than usual at T-Mobile Arena for a 3 p.m. Golden Knights

Raiders Stadium

Raiders Post First Episode of Stadium Construction Video Series

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Alan Snel Don Webb, Marc Badain, Mark Davis

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Raiders have posted the first episode of a stadium construction video series narrated by

The VGK signed defenseman for six more years because of his play on the ice and his community presence off the ice.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Lose Shootout — But Gain Nate Schmidt for Six More Years

October 24, 2018October 25, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee, Nate Schmidt, Shea Theodore

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Golden Knights fans left T-Mobile Arena a bit blue after the VGK dropped a shootout

Steers in downtown Las Vegas? Just part of the Plaza's new permanent equestrian center.

Column

Golden Knights+Downtown Steers+Wacky Sports=Nation’s Most Unique Sports Market

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights took over Las Vegas like a benevolent alien landing here at

UNLV touchdown by Lexington Thomas against Air Force Friday night. Photo credit: J. Tyge O'Donnell/LVSportsBiz.cm

Gambling

ON SPORTS BETTING: When you’re right, you’re right — and the other way around

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Alan Snel Rob Roy

By DANIEL BEHRINGER LVSportsBiz.com The betting weekend opened with a bang. Or a thud, depending on how you look at

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. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

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

BRIEFS

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2026-27 NATIONAL TV BROADCASTS

Tue. Sept. 29 vs. Chicago (ESPN)

Tue. Oct. 20 vs. Tampa Bay (ESPN)

Wed. Nov. 11 vs. Utah (TNT)

Tue. Nov. 17 vs. Dallas (TNT)

Thu. Nov. 19 vs. Dallas (ESPN+)

Tue. Nov 24 at Edmonton (TNT)

Wed. Dec. 16 vs. San Jose (TNT)

Tue. Dec. 22 at Anaheim (TNT)

Thu. Jan. 7 vs. Minnesota (ESPN)

Wed. Jan. 20 vs. Edmonton (TNT)

Sat. Feb. 20 at Dallas (ABC) 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™

Wed. Feb. 24 vs. Florida (TNT)

Sun. March 7 at N.Y. Rangers (ESPN)

Tue. March 9 vs. San Jose (ESPN+)

Tue. April 6 vs. St. Louis (ESPN)

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.