"Las Vegas: From Rejecting to Embracing Pro Sports and the Super Bowl"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Las Vegas has recently transformed into a pro sports town, with the addition of hockey, basketball, and football teams, reflecting the city's reliance on tourism. The construction of new stadiums, partly funded by public money, has sparked controversy as it diverts attention from critical social services, particularly education, in the city. Despite the opposition, the city's leaders view the investment in pro sports as a way to attract visitors and foster innovation.