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In late 2002, a marketing firm trying to reinvent Las Vegas believed it had captured the allure of the city in a commercial worthy of the Super Bowl.
Voters see an uncompetitive primary. Team Biden sees an opportunity.
Las Vegas’ evolution is ever apparent as it gears up for Super Bowl 58. What was once considered a sports pariah is now hosting the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year, and the event comes less than three months after the city held a Grand Prix Formula One race. That’s not all — Las Vegas now boasts two new entertainment facilities, the Sphere and Allegiant Stadium, adding new offerings like A-list performers. The total number of visitors climbed to 40.8 million in 2023. Beyond all the fun and gambling, the region has also become popular with relocating businesses and homebuyers. However, there are some significant risks with being a desert city that could hinder Las Vegas’ growth as the planet warms. CNBC traveled to Vegas and met with locals and experts to learn more about Sin City’s explosive growth.
Las Vegas’ evolution is ever apparent as it gears up for Super Bowl 58. What was once considered a sports pariah is now hosting the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year, and the event comes less than three months after the city held a Grand Prix Formula One race. That’s not all — Las Vegas now boasts two new entertainment facilities, the Sphere and Allegiant Stadium, adding new offerings like A-list performers. The total number of visitors climbed to 40.8 million in 2023. Beyond all the fun and gambling, the region has also become popular with relocating businesses and homebuyers. However, there are some significant risks with being a desert city that could hinder Las Vegas’ growth as the planet warms. CNBC traveled to Vegas and met with locals and experts to learn more about Sin City’s explosive growth.
The incredible advertisements have not ceased to surprise everyone who sees them.
Coming off record gaming revenue for December and 2023 and the Formula 1 race in November, the Super Bowl is thrusting Las Vegas once again into the international spotlight. More records are expected to fall, including the betting handle on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The game is certain to enhance Las Vegas’ growing reputation as a sports destination.
Super Bowl 58 — the first to be held in Las Vegas — is more than just a championship football game. It will be an entertainment extravaganza, a centerpiece for championing public service, an opportunity for businesses to make money — and finally a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers that will attract millions worldwide.
Donald Trump is making his way to the presidential nomination like a steamroller. The right-wing populist has already clearly won the first two primaries of his conservative Republicans. But these votes in the states of Iowa and New Hampshire also revealed weaknesses that could make it difficult for Trump to return to the White House.
