Former Major League Baseball superstar and current owner of United Soccer League (USL) Championship team Las Vegas Lights FC, José Bautista, is shifting gears from the baseball diamond and soccer pitch to the racetrack as he takes on the role of honorary pace car driver for the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube on March 3. Nicknamed "Joey Bats" during his baseball days, … [Read more...] about Former MLB Superstar and Las Vegas Lights FC Owner José Bautista Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Pennzoil 400
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The Ever-Changing Face of Las Vegas
It was one of the most famous casino resorts of its day and became the haunt of every top celebrity in the 1950s and 60s. But the news that The Tropicana is to be destroyed to make way for something new was not met with universal dismay. There is nothing Vegas loves more than a demolition, after all. The Trop, as it is lovingly known, was once the most expensive casino ever … [Read more...] about The Ever-Changing Face of Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions Launches A+ Jobs Campaign to Support A’s Move to Las Vegas
Legislation has been introduced proposing a financial package to move the A’s to Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions (SNBTU) has launched a campaign to support the effort. The campaign, A+ Jobs, highlights the impact building the stadium will have on its members, allowing SNBTU to expand its roster to put the construction trades to work. The effort … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions Launches A+ Jobs Campaign to Support A’s Move to Las Vegas
Athletics Release First Renderings of Club’s Proposed New Ballpark in Las Vegas
The Athletics today have released the first renderings of the Club’s proposed new ballpark in Las Vegas. Sitting on nine acres at the Tropicana site, the ballpark will feature a variety of seating options, a partially retractable roof, and a fan capacity of 30,000, making it one of the most intimate settings in Major League Baseball. The orientation of the playing surface … [Read more...] about Athletics Release First Renderings of Club’s Proposed New Ballpark in Las Vegas
Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament at Circa Resort & Casino Raises Over $175,000 for Young Cancer Warriors
Greg Maddux, Roger Clemens, Daniel Carlson, Deryk Engelland and Many More Came Together in Las Vegas to Support the Foundation Circa Resort & Casino and legendary baseball pitcher Greg Maddux hosted the Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament at the resort’s 60th floor cocktail lounge Legacy Club. The charity event raised over $175,000 for Baller Dream … [Read more...] about Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament at Circa Resort & Casino Raises Over $175,000 for Young Cancer Warriors