{"id":130083,"date":"2020-03-16T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=130083"},"modified":"2020-03-16T11:34:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T18:34:47","slug":"nfl-draft-in-las-vegas-canceled-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/nfl-draft-in-las-vegas-canceled-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Draft Becomes Latest Las Vegas Event to Suffer Coronavirus Cancellation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Citing the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NFL said today it will \u201cmodify\u201d its plans for the 2020 Draft, meaning Las Vegas won’t host one of the league’s premier events.<\/p>\n

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Citing the COVID-19 outbreak, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said today the league is canceling the draft in Las Vegas. (Image: Forbes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NFL’s decision is the latest in a series of glum news stories for the gaming capital of the US, which in recent weeks has been wracked by canceled conventi,ons, scrapped entertainment and sporting events, and a slew of temporary casino and restaurant closures<\/a> that, by some accounts, are turning Sin City into a ghost town.<\/p>\n

The clubs’ selection of players will proceed as scheduled April 23-25,\u201d said the league in a statement. \u201cThe NFL is exploring innovative options for how the process will be conducted and will provide that information as it becomes available. The selection process will be televised.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The league’s pledge to innovate for the draft in the face of trying circumstances is commendable, but it’s unlikely the proposal that comes to fruition will match the glamour of the original draft plan. First round selections were slated to be ushered by boat to a stage set up on Bellagio’s famed fountains.<\/p>\n

MGM, which runs the Bellagio, isn’t the only operator that will be pinched by the loss of the draft. Caesars Entertainment was expected to play an integral in hosting the NFL Fan Experience adjacent to the draft.<\/p>\n

Lost Revenue<\/h2>\n

News of the NFL scrapping its Las Vegas draft plans comes at a tenuous time for the gambling and entertainment mecca. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Southern Nevada’s gaming economy is being slammed by venue closures, which mean lost revenue and, in some cases, staff reductions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The draft was expected to be a major revenue generator for the city. Earlier this year, NFL officials told the Clark County Commission that Nashville \u2013 host city of the 2019 NFL Draft \u2013 saw 600,000 visitors come to town for the event while realizing $224 million in economic impact<\/a> and $130 million in direct spending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Those dollar figures were expected to be significantly higher for Las Vegas because news of the draft coming to town sent room rates for the event’s scheduled dates skyrocketing, with some forecasts calling for as many 750,000 visitors to the 2020 draft.<\/p>\n

The player selection process was slated to be Sin City’s first marquee event as home to an NFL franchise. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start play at the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough Las Vegas lost this chance to shine, there will be many more opportunities to show the world just what Las Vegas\u00a0is made of,\u201d said Raiders owner Mark Davis in a statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outlook Still Bright for NFL in Vegas<\/h2>\n

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called the outcome of the canceled Vegas draft \u201cdisappointing\u201d for the league and the community. But he added that the league will continue working with the city to bring another top tier event there.<\/p>\n

That could include another NFL Draft, or even the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it be the draft, the Pro Bowl, or the Super Bowl, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World is ready!,\u201d said Davis.<\/p>\n

On prior visits to Nevada’s largest metropolitan area, Goodell called Las Vegas a Super Bowl city<\/a>. The earliest the city could host the NFL’s biggest game would be 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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