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F1 To Las Vegas Venues On Race Route: Pay The Price Or Else

Author Shawn Tempesta
Rubbing is racing and watching F1 costs money.

In the casino industry there is a term called “the vig”. It’s the amount you pay the house to take a bet. Well F1 Las Vegas is betting venues selling a “perfect view” of the race will pay up, or they’ll be seeing “F None” instead.

The Daily Mail is reporting that that venues along the race route are being asked to pay $1500 per person for race watching events. Have a balcony on Harmon? $1500 a head. A day club on Las Vegas Boulevard? $1500 a head. Obviously this comes as a surprise to some of the venues along the route, who had the dumb luck of being at the right place at the right time.

F1 Las Vegas can’t tell them they can’t do business… but they can obscure their view of the race. The race is rumored to be threatening obstructions in the sightlines of certain venues along the route. Mon Ami Gabi, you better start charging more for escargot if you want a view.

What F1 Las Vegas is doing isn’t completely unheard of

While it does seem a little petty (and a lot profitable), it’s not unheard of for a sports league to demand their cut. For years, the NFL was going after any bar that was holding Super Bowl parties. Not with a view of the game, just a view of the TV. In recent years it seems like they’ve cooled off as long as you don’t charge admission. But their argument is if it wasn’t for their product, no one would be there that day.

Same goes for F1. If you are going to a restaurant with a view along the Strip, and that restaurant is charging more, F1 wants their cut. Not that it makes it right or wrong. At the end of the day it’s only going to affect the not quite rich schleps that didn’t get prime viewing on the course itself.

Maybe they’ll raise enough money to pay for the race route paving themselves.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Study Reveals: Raiders Are the Most Expensive NFL Team to Support

The countdown to the 2023 NFL season is on, and as fans eagerly await the kickoff, one website has conducted a comprehensive analysis to determine the true cost of supporting each team in the league. USBettingReport has unveiled its “Fan Cost Index” (FCI), a measure that takes into account the expenses incurred by a family of four attending a game. The evaluation considers factors such as ticket prices, food and drink, parking, merchandise, and more, with data spanning a ten-year period from 2012 to 2022.

It Had To The Raiders

When it comes to being an NFL fan, the costs have been on the rise over the past decade. Families are now expected to fork out around $600 per gameday, and experts predict this number could climb over $700 by 2030. But guess which team is hitting fans’ wallets the hardest? Yep, you guessed it—the Las Vegas Raiders.

Since 2012, the Raiders have seen their fan costs skyrocket by a jaw-dropping 93.3%. Can you believe it? Despite only making it to the playoffs twice since 2002, they charge the third-highest rates among all major league teams. Talk about pricey!

Some Teams Aren’t Following The Trend

While the Raiders took the crown for highest cost, it’s worth noting that two teams actually saw their FCI totals decline. The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets bucked the trend, offering a more affordable experience for fans. Across the league, the increases in costs ranged from a modest 6.2% for the New York Giants to a formidable 72.6% for the Cleveland Browns, securing the second spot behind the Raiders.

So, if you’re a Las Vegas Raiders fan, be prepared to dig a little deeper into your pockets. But hey, as the saying goes, “Once a Raider, always a Raider.” The commitment and passion of Raiders fans in the vibrant city of Las Vegas remain unwavering, no matter the price. As the team continues to make their mark in Sin City, let’s hope they give fans plenty to cheer about and make it all worthwhile!

Here are the most expensive NFL teams to be a fan of, according to the study.

  • 1: The Las Vegas Raiders

    This isn’t a list we like to see our team on, but here we are. Our Las Vegas Raiders had a 2012 FCI of $381.90, but that number has skyrocketed since.
    Since 2012, the Raiders have seen their fan costs skyrocket by a jaw-dropping 93.3%.  They charge the third-highest rates among all major league teams.

  • 2. The Cleveland Browns

    The Cleveland Browns come in hot on the heels of the Raiders. Since 2012, their fans have faced a hefty 72.6% increase in gameday costs. Back in 2012, the Browns offered one of the most affordable experiences, but now families are looking at a bill of around $593.23 per game. That’s quite the jump!

  • 3. Philadelphia Eagles

    Let’s talk about the Philadelphia Eagles. As last season’s Super Bowl runner-up, you’d think they’d cut fans some slack, right? Well, since 2012, the cost of attending an Eagles game has soared by a whopping 71%. Families now have to shell out almost $680 for each game they want to catch. That’s a hefty $282.23 more compared to the good ol’ days of 2012.

  • 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    A few things have happened that have caused Tampa Bay to raise their ticket prices since 2012. Firstly, they won a Super Bowl a couple years ago, and they also hired the GREATEST quarterback of all time!… However, TB12 is now retired and it’s been a few years since they won the Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps that’ll help families afford tickets next season, but as of right now, the Bucs are ranked 4th on this list because of a 66.1% increase in their FCI.

  • 5. Kansas City Chiefs

    This one makes the most sense, considering all the success this team has had recently. The Chiefs even recently won 3 ESPY’s, including the coveted TEAM OF THE YEAR. They round off the top 5 with a 62.9% increase in their FCI.

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