The rumor of the Oakland Raiders potential move to Las Vegas is picking up steam. The Raiders’ current home is getting more expensive and ownership is reportedly looking for better options. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Los Angeles Daily News, this week is “big” for the relocation bid, with owner Mark Davis reportedly headed to Vegas in search of stadium financing.
Huge week coming up for Las Vegas Stadium efforts, and #Raiders potential future there. This is getting realer by the day
— Vincent Bonsignore (@DailyNewsVinny) April 24, 2016
#Raiders are serious about Las Vegas. If funding mechanism gets approved, that train begins to roar down the track https://t.co/hAFycMf9ml
— Vincent Bonsignore (@DailyNewsVinny) April 24, 2016
Commissioner Goodell has already given tentative approval for the move once all 32 owners vote. Davis toured UNLV’s Sam Boyd Stadium earlier this month, probably to scout a temporary location before a permanent stadium is ready. Given all the money wagered on NFL games, a team in Vegas makes sense. We will continue to follow this story and report on any interesting developments.