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There are hundreds of thousands who are loyal fans and Authority. “NFL fans are equally Las Vegas fans who want
members of Raiders Nation. But even for those who don’t to combine the one-of-a-kind entertainment, attractions,
have a strong affiliation, they realized a huge benefit of and now professional team sports and events that can
the Raiders move to Las Vegas was the creation of what only be found in Vegas. And, Allegiant Stadium will add a
is now known as Allegiant Stadium, a state-of-the-art state-of-the-art venue on a scale that we simply haven’t had
65,000-square-foot venue located within walking distance available until now, and that’s going to be a game changer
of the Las Vegas Strip’s south end. It will serve as the home for Las Vegas. In addition to Raiders and UNLV games, the
of the Raiders and UNLV football. stadium adds an option for large-scale events from mas-
sive concerts to convention and trade show uses. Because
It was a win, win, win situation for seemingly everyone. The it’s a domed, temperature-controlled environment, it’ll be
Raiders and Rebels get a shiny new home, and the city gets programmed and will drive both visitation and economic
an asset that will allow it to attract massive events that pre- impact year-round.”
viously couldn’t be in Las Vegas because of the lack of a
stadium. Immediately, the Raiders ticket sales exceeded At the official unveiling of the Las Vegas Raiders name,
expectations and major events were booked at Allegiant Sisolak officially proclaimed it Raiders Day in the state
Stadium. The Raiders ticket and personal seat licenses sold of Nevada.

out, and in quick order the Pac-12 Football Championship “It’s exciting and I was thrilled to get the call from Mark
game moved to the Stadium from California, the Las Vegas and Marc to be here and share this day,” Sisolak said. “The
Bowl expanded to feature the Pac-12, SEC and Big 10, and a community has been waiting for this for a long time. The
Garth Brooks concert was reserved and eventually sold out economic impact is huge having the Raiders here, and also
in 75 minutes. the stadium. It will help fill the hotel rooms when it hosts
major events, and it is just a great thing for everyone.”
“From a Las Vegas Raiders standpoint, it was incredibly
impressive to see the immediate demand for the team’s Las Vegas Raiders.
arrival as evidenced when they shattered stadium records
for selling out PSLs eight months before opening, with Wow!
40 percent of those sales from out of market,” said Steve
Hill, president/CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors

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