McKenzie Available

[ThunderDan]

OK, but at 65,000 capacity, still not a sell out. Gruden is doing marketing work. Local interest will only help the bottom line.

They casinos will grab whatever tickets are left. I think they capped what the casinos could grab on the first run around. The Belagio exec that I talked to said the 40-50k tickets were sold in 15 minutes to the casinos after tickets were available.

[pbmax]

They casinos will grab whatever tickets are left. I think they capped what the casinos could grab on the first run around. The Belagio exec that I talked to said the 40-50k tickets were sold in 15 minutes to the casinos after tickets were available.

The Redskins used to claim that the waiting list had grown to 200,000 while they were putrid and still sending out marketing emails to people to ask them to buy season tickets. I find the idea that they are selling season ticket packages online, and taking deposits, to be strong evidence the casino's haven't snapped up all the tickets.

Could Davis be running a scam and planning to collect for a few hundred thou in non-refundable deposits? Sure, I'd buy that is he is that dumb, reckless and greedy. But not without more info.

[ThunderDan]

The Redskins used to claim that the waiting list had grown to 200,000 while they were putrid and still sending out marketing emails to people to ask them to buy season tickets. I find the idea that they are selling season ticket packages online, and taking deposits, to be strong evidence the casino's haven't snapped up all the tickets.

Could Davis be running a scam and planning to collect for a few hundred thou in non-refundable deposits? Sure, I'd buy that is he is that dumb, reckless and greedy. But not without more info.

I believe the casino exec over anyone else. We were talking ticket packages and hotel stays. The Belagio was already putting together packages that while the "men" were at the game the "women" would having a spa day. The exec said they wanted to snap up every ticket available. They know they can draw more than 70,000 to Las Vegas from the away team every week.

[pbmax]

I believe the casino exec over anyone else. We were talking ticket packages and hotel stays. The Belagio was already putting together packages that while the "men" were at the game the "women" would having a spa day. The exec said they wanted to snap up every ticket available. They know they can draw more than 70,000 to Las Vegas from the away team every week.

I believe that is their desire. I just don't think that having an entire stadium of tourists will play well locally. So the casinos will get their share, but not all of them.

I also believe a lot of people buying season tickets will sell on secondary market to help finance the purchase.

[QBME]

I believe that is their desire. I just don't think that having an entire stadium of tourists will play well locally. So the casinos will get their share, but not all of them.

I dunno. I think there will be all sorts of packages offered to the spectrum of incomes. Shoot, darn near every bar, restaurant, gas station is a casino in Clark County. As long as the economy isn't in full tank mode Vegas will be an affordable weekend destination for all. Plenty of Red Roof Inn level hotels and similar level taverns. I think the locals will embrace the influx.

I wonder if the Raiders will have an actual fan base. One that will travel to away games.

My biggest dread of going to a Packers game in Vegas would be the security lines for the outbound flight from McCarran International, no matter what my airline status would be. I imagine March Madness x 5, and they are ugly.

[gbgary]

they should go full XFL and change their name to the Vegas Tumbling Dice.

[ThunderDan]

My biggest dread of going to a Packers game in Vegas would be the security lines for the outbound flight from McCarran International, no matter what my airline status would be. I imagine March Madness x 5, and they are ugly.

Stay until Tuesday and miss the crowd at the airport.

[QBME]

they should go full XFL and change their name to the Vegas Tumbling Dice.

Nice - an homage to the Stones?

[Bretsky]

Gruden pushes to clean the talent and Reggie gets fired. Off the Cleveland soon prolly