A spokesman for Sheldon Adelson is explaining why the billionaire casino executive ceased his participation in a proposed Las Vegas stadium for the Oakland Raiders. (more…)
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Could New Las Vegas NFL Stadium Be Built for Less? It All Depends on the Roof
With gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson pulling his $650-million contribution off the table, many are questioning whether a new Las Vegas NFL stadium can be built for less than $1.9 billion. The answer, apparently, is yes — and the cost of the roof will be a huge factor. (more…)
Financing for Las Vegas Stadium in Jeopardy
More funding issues are surfacing for a Las Vegas stadium that would house the Oakland Raiders, as Goldman Sachs is reportedly not committing to the project. (more…)
Sheldon Adelson Backs Out of Las Vegas Stadium Deal
Sheldon Adelson has confirmed that he is backing out of a stadium proposal in Las Vegas, leaving some to wonder how the Oakland Raiders will proceed. (more…)
Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas Could Advance Without Adelson
As they try to continue their momentum toward a move to Las Vegas, the Oakland Raiders say that the proposal can be financed without Sheldon Adelson. (more…)
Sheldon Adelson: I Could Walk Away from Raiders Stadium
Apparently frustrated with his ongoing negotiations with the Oakland Raiders, billionaire Sheldon Adelson says he could walk away from a Las Vegas stadium deal. (more…)
New Las Vegas Stadium To Be Addressed at Special Session
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he’ll call a special session of the state legislature to address several topics, including $750 million in funding for a new Las Vegas stadium to house the Oakland Raiders and possibly the UNLV football program. (more…)
Meeting on Las Vegas Stadium Moved Up
Now that a site and a funding model are on the table, a committee studying a Las Vegas stadium for the Oakland Raiders is moving up a crucial meeting. (more…)
Sheldon Adelson: Stadium Takes Precedence Over Convention Center
Already identified as a backer in the Oakland Raiders proposed move to Las Vegas, billionaire Sheldon Adelson says that a new NFL should take precedence over a convention center expansion. (more…)
Sands, UNLV: Las Vegas Domed Stadium Would Benefit Vegas, Attract NFL
A new $1.3-billion Las Vegas domed stadium would both elevate the University of Nevada-Las Vegas football program and attract an NFL team, as the Las Vegas Sands and Majestic Realty continued their push for a 64,000-seat facility off the Strip. (more…)