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    The Risks and Rewards of Las Vegas’s Huge Sports Investment

    • Despite hosting major sporting events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl, economists are questioning the impact these events had on the local economy.
    • The city is also learning what it’s like to deal with John Fisher, as the Oakland A’s owner seeks funding for a new stadium.
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    Feb 12, 2024 | 03:23 am
    Ken Ruinard – USA Today

    Las Vegas saw its rise as a sports city come to fruition with Sunday’s Super Bowl, but more and more economists are questioning the value of hosting major sporting events. The city is also learning the quirks of Oakland A’s owner John Fisher, as he seeks funding for a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.

    FOS contributor Dan Kaplan and The Athletic columnist Tim Kawakami join the show to discuss the perils and profits that the city has felt as a high-profile sports destination.

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