As professional sports and big-time events have found their way more and more to Las Vegas, there's no doubt corporate sponsorships have played a crucial role in the world of athletics, offering significant benefits for both the sponsors and the sports entities involved. With an energized crowd of more than 10,000 fans electrifying Michelob Ultra Arena inside the Mandalay … [Read more...] about Sports Sponsorships in Nevada
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Henderson to Build Indoor Sports Complex The City of Henderson has announced plans to build an indoor sports complex on the southeast corner of St. Rose and Maryland Pkwy., in west Henderson. The complex will be recommended for final approval by the city council at the July 2nd meeting. The 180,000 square foot, two story facility will include convertible basketball courts, … [Read more...] about Game On
Sports EducationTraining Camp for the Next Generation
For the longest time, we've thought about the marriage between sports and educational institutions on a competitive level. From Friday Night Lights with high school football, to Saturday afternoons in college, to the madness in March with NCAA basketball. The representation of schools in the form of athletic competition has always united student bodies, but even more so, … [Read more...] about Sports Education
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Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sports showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for a contributed article from Melanie Stafford with the Nevada Youth Soccer Association to learn how professional and youth sports impact one another in … [Read more...] about Game On
Is There Life Out There?Post-Sports Careers
There's something to be said about finding a purpose in life. A developing mind helps mold an identity as growth and maturity are established at a young age. For many, it takes once in their life to understand what they've been called to do. But for professional athletes, the twists and turns on what can be a lonely and winding highway, things can be very different while trying … [Read more...] about Is There Life Out There?
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Following is an inside look at the business of Nevada sport showcasing the news and features of this vibrant industry. In this issue, Game On covers the business sports highlights from recent months. In addition, read on for an exclusive interview with Power Slap's President, Frank Lamicella, who shares a new sport concept and how he overcomes controversy. Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Game On
MVPFrank Lamicella
President of Power Slap Executive joined team in: 2023 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Executive hometown: Staten Island, New York A former corporate law attorney in New York City, Frank Lamicella joined the UFC nearly a decade ago before being recruited by leadership to help create and run a new sport centered around slap fighting. Assisting in the origination of … [Read more...] about MVP
Game OnSports’ Impact on Nevada’s Economy
“Las Vegas has already earned the title of 'Entertainment Capital of the World', with a brand and narrative around the globe. Now we really have the substance to say we’re the 'Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World',” said Kerry Bubolz, president and COO of the Vegas Golden Knights. The 2023 Stanley Cup champion hockey team is one of three major league sports teams … [Read more...] about Game On
Game OnSports Betting Evolution in Nevada from a Regulatory Perspective
Gaming Regulation in Nevada The Nevada Gaming Control Board is charged with protecting the integrity and stability of the ever-evolving gaming industry. The board executes this statutory mandate through exhaustive investigative procedures, comprehensive licensing practices and strict enforcement of laws and regulations that hold gaming licensees to high standards. These … [Read more...] about Game On
MVPNikki Fargas
President of Las Vegas Aces League/Sport: Basketball Team’s Inaugural Season: 1997 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Executive Hometown: Oak Ridge Tennesee Executive Joined Team in: 2021 40 Full Time Employees Not Including Players A former player, broadcaster and basketball coach, Nikki Fargas is the current president of the Las Vegas Aces. She is at the helm of … [Read more...] about MVP
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Adelson Purchases Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks Late last year, Las Vegas Sands’ controlling shareholder Miriam Adelson, widow of Sands founder Sheldon Adelson, announced a binding purchase agreement to purchase majority ownership of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Dallas Mavericks. Adelson sold a $2 billion stake in the casino company to purchase the … [Read more...] about Game On
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Since the 1940s Nevada has been synonymous with casinos and is often hailed as the entertainment capital of the world. For the longest time, this entertainment was marketed for adults, including combat sports such as boxing and the UFC. However, since the Vegas Golden Knights made their appearance in 2017 the landscape of Nevada sports has broadened significantly. In the last … [Read more...] about Game On
Game OnPast Present and Future of Sports in Nevada
The Ghost of Sports Past Deserts are often synonymous with barren wastelands bereft of anything interesting. Anyone who has ever visited Las Vegas or Reno understands that this is not the case with Nevada. Unfortunately, this imagery was partially true for many years when it came to professional sports in Nevada. Aside from several minor league teams, the sports industry in … [Read more...] about Game On
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As the Raiders were planning their move from Oakland, California, to Las Vegas, there was intention to become a keystone in the community. For years, whether it was in their California homes of Los Angeles or Oakland, the Raiders were staples of the city. Memorabilia is a common sight in the cities with diehard fans ready to give it their all every game day. While … [Read more...] about Game On
Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada
Llamas are a quintessential piece of the Las Vegas Lights Football Club (LVFC). However odd that might sound, two live llamas, Dolly and Dotty, are a staple at LVFC games and events and embody the spirit the management wants to bring to Las Vegas with soccer. Likewise, a smiley face waits on the inside of their jerseys for when a player scores and flips it over his head to … [Read more...] about Ole! The Business of Soccer in Nevada