超級盃對拉斯維加斯的重大影響：蓬勃發展

雖然一級方程式賽車的財政影響仍不確定，但超級盃對拉斯維加斯的經濟產生了顯著的推動作用。活動期間，賭場收入激增，飯店入住率飆升，參觀人數顯著增加，超過了疫情前的水平。然而，紐約市賭場牌照的延遲發放、Bally's Corporation 的持續困境以及保留四年有效博彩牌照的內華達州賭場牌照持有者的去世引發了擔憂。

Super Bowl's Lucrative Impact on Las Vegas: A Resounding Success

超級盃對拉斯維加斯的豐厚影響：巨大的成功

The much-anticipated Super Bowl LVII, hosted in Las Vegas, has left an indubitable mark on Sin City's economy, demonstrating the immense power of major sporting events to invigorate tourism and boost revenue.

備受期待的第五十七屆超級盃在拉斯維加斯舉辦，為罪惡之城的經濟留下了無可置疑的印記，展示了大型體育賽事對振興旅遊業和增加收入的巨大力量。

Casino Earnings Surge

賭場收入激增

In February, casino takings along the iconic Las Vegas Strip soared by a remarkable 12.5%, reaching $801 million. Local casinos also experienced a surge, with earnings increasing by 4% to $242 million. Compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, these figures represent an even more impressive growth: a 35% increase on the Strip and a 30% increase off it.

2 月份，標誌性的拉斯維加斯大道沿線的賭場收入猛增 12.5%，達到 8.01 億美元。當地賭場的收入也出現了大幅成長，收入成長了 4%，達到 2.42 億美元。與 2019 年大流行前的水平相比，這些數字代表著更令人印象深刻的增長：拉斯維加斯大道上增長了 35%，其他地區增長了 30%。

Table games were particularly lucrative, with hold percentages of 14.5% for roulette and baccarat reaching an astonishing 17.5%. Notably, even excluding baccarat, table game winnings rose by 8% despite a 29% increase in wagering. Baccarat win skyrocketed by a staggering 82% to $181 million, fueled by a 50% increase in play.

桌上遊戲尤其有利可圖，輪盤賭和百家樂的持有率為 14.5%，達到驚人的 17.5%。值得注意的是，即使不包括百家樂，儘管賭注增加了 29%，但桌上遊戲的獎金仍增加了 8%。由於遊戲數量增加 50%，百家樂獎金激增 82%，達到 1.81 億美元。

Slot machines saw a 4% increase in coin-in, but luck was on the side of gamblers, as the win dipped 2% to $381 million.

老虎機的投幣量增加了 4%，但賭徒們的運氣還是不錯，獎金下降了 2%，至 3.81 億美元。

Record-Breaking Visitation

破紀錄的訪問量

The Super Bowl's allure extended beyond the casinos, driving an unprecedented influx of visitors to Las Vegas. Room bookings surged by 9.5% compared to the previous year and 6% from 2019, with an impressive 156,190 rooms booked. Occupancy rates soared to 84%, reaching an astounding 90% on weekends.

超級盃的魅力超出了賭場範圍，吸引了前所未有的遊客湧入拉斯維加斯。客房預訂量較上年增長 9.5%，較 2019 年增長 6%，預訂客房數量達到 156,190 間，令人印象深刻。入住率飆升至 84%，週末更是達到驚人的 90%。

Conventioneers flocked to Sin City, with a 15% increase bringing the total number to approximately 764,800. Hotel room rates skyrocketed by 43%, although the average daily rate (ADR) remains unreported.

與會者紛紛湧入罪惡之城，總人數增加了 15%，達到約 764,800 人。飯店房價飆升了 43%，但平均每日房價 (ADR) 仍未報告。

Auto Traffic Surges, Except from California

除加州外，汽車交通量激增

Auto traffic at the borders increased by 3%, indicating an influx of visitors driving into Las Vegas. However, traffic from the California border dipped by 1%, possibly due to the infamous traffic backups that have plagued Interstate 15 in the past.

邊境的汽車流量增加了 3%，顯示駕車進入拉斯維加斯的遊客大量湧入。然而，來自加州邊境的交通量下降了 1%，這可能是由於過去困擾 15 號州際公路的交通擁堵問題。

Uneven Geographic Distribution of Benefits

利益的地理分佈不均勻

While Las Vegas as a whole benefited from the Super Bowl, the distribution of revenue was somewhat uneven. Downtown casinos saw a modest 3% growth to $76 million, while North Las Vegas casinos declined by 4.5% to $23.5 million. Laughlin experienced the steepest decline, with revenue falling by 8% to $42 million.

雖然拉斯維加斯整體上受益於超級碗，但收入分配卻有些不平衡。市中心賭場小幅成長 3%，至 7,600 萬美元，而北拉斯維加斯賭場則下降 4.5%，至 2,350 萬美元。勞克林 (Laughlin) 的跌幅最大，收入下降 8% 至 4,200 萬美元。

The Boulder Strip remained steady at $75.5 million, while miscellaneous Clark County casinos saw a 7% increase to $142.5 million. Reno, which attracted many would-be Super Bowl attendees, witnessed a 10% increase to $60 million. Sparks, just north of Reno, saw a 3% rise to $14 million. Lake Tahoe casinos enjoyed a 13% jump to $21 million, Mesquite gained a percentage point to $16 million, and Wendover rose by 4.5% to $23.5 million.

博爾德大道保持穩定在 7550 萬美元，而克拉克縣的其他賭場則增長了 7%，達到 1.425 億美元。裡諾吸引了許多潛在的超級盃觀眾，其銷售額成長了 10%，達到 6000 萬美元。位於裡諾以北的 Sparks 的房價上漲了 3%，達到 1,400 萬美元。太浩湖賭場成長了 13%，達到 2,100 萬美元，梅斯基特賭場成長了一個百分點，達到 1,600 萬美元，溫多弗賭場成長了 4.5%，達到 2,350 萬美元。

Durango Resort's Dominance

杜蘭戈度假村的主導地位

An intriguing observation emerged from the data, suggesting that Durango Resort has significantly impacted the surrounding competition. Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas noted that win per slot per day at neighboring casinos has decreased by 7%, while comparable numbers for table games have plummeted by 22%. This points to significant cannibalization, despite Boyd Gaming executives denying any direct impact.

數據中出現了一個有趣的觀察結果，顯示杜蘭戈度假村對周圍的競爭產生了重大影響。 Truist Securities 分析師 Barry Jonas 指出，鄰近賭場的每個老虎機每天的贏獎額下降了 7%，而桌面遊戲的可比數字則暴跌了 22%。儘管博伊德遊戲高層否認有任何直接影響，但這表明存在嚴重的蠶食。

Gaming License Lapse Controversy

遊戲許可證失效爭議

The Super Bowl's positive economic impact was marred by a bizarre revelation about a gaming license held by a deceased individual. Shirazalli Jafferali Lalji, who passed away in 2020, inexplicably remained a licensed casino operator for nearly four years after his demise.

超級盃的正面經濟影響因有關已故個人持有的博彩許可證的離奇披露而受到損害。 Shirazalli Jafferali Lalji 於 2020 年去世，令人費解的是，在他去世後的近四年裡，他仍然是一名持牌賭場營運商。

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), responsible for issuing licenses, has drawn widespread criticism for allowing this oversight to persist for so long. The license was only revoked after the Culinary Union brought the matter to their attention.

負責頒發許可證的內華達州博彩控制委員會（NGCB）因允許這種監督持續太久而受到廣泛批評。在烹飪聯盟提請他們注意此事後，許可證才被吊銷。

Proxy War between Culinary Union and Lalji's Heirs

烹飪聯盟與拉爾吉繼承人之間的代理人戰爭

The Culinary Union has launched a proxy war against Lalji's heirs, using the license issue to draw attention to a labor dispute in British Columbia. The union has called for a boycott of Rampart Casino, owned by Richmond Investments, a company connected to the Lalji family.

烹飪聯盟對拉爾吉的繼承人發起了一場代理人戰爭，利用許可證問題引起人們對不列顛哥倫比亞省勞資糾紛的關注。該工會呼籲抵制 Rampart 賭場，該賭場由與 Lalji 家族有聯繫的 Richmond Investments 公司擁有。

The Culinary Union's disclosure about the NGCB's negligence has drawn headlines but is unlikely to lead to significant consequences. NGCB member George Assad, in a tongue-in-cheek statement, declared Lalji "vindicated."

烹飪聯盟對 NGCB 疏忽的披露已成為頭條新聞，但不太可能導致重大後果。 NGCB 成員喬治·阿薩德 (George Assad) 在一份半開玩笑的聲明中宣布拉爾吉“平反”。

New York Casino License Delay

紐約賭場牌照延遲

In contrast to Las Vegas's success, New York City's casino license awarding process has hit a roadblock. The Empire State's Gaming Commission has proposed delaying the announcement of licenses until after 2025, citing the need for extensive environmental impact statements and land review processes.

與拉斯維加斯的成功相反，紐約市的賭場牌照頒發過程遇到了障礙。紐約州博彩委員會提議將牌照公佈推遲到 2025 年後，理由是需要進行廣泛的環境影響報告和土地審查流程。

Governor Kathy Hochul had faced criticism for not including more gambling revenues in her budget, but this delay may ultimately prove beneficial. The commission's decision aims to ensure a thorough and transparent process, maximizing the potential benefits of future casinos.

州長凱西·霍赫爾（Kathy Hochul）因沒有在預算中納入更多賭博收入而受到批評，但這種延遲最終可能會證明是有益的。該委員會的決定旨在確保整個過程徹底透明，最大限度地提高未來賭場的潛在利益。

Crown Resorts Retains License Despite Controversy

儘管有爭議，皇冠度假村仍保留許可證

In Australia, Crown Resorts has been granted permission to retain its casino license in Melbourne, despite facing allegations of money laundering and organized crime connections. The company will pay a fine of $294 million as part of the settlement, but this may be seen as a small price for avoiding the potential loss of its lucrative license.

在澳大利亞，皇冠度假村已獲準保留其在墨爾本的賭場執照，儘管面臨洗錢和組織犯罪聯繫的指控。作為和解協議的一部分，該公司將支付 2.94 億美元的罰款，但這可能被視為避免失去其利潤豐厚的許可證的潛在損失的一個小代價。

Economic concerns appear to have played a significant role in the government's decision to grant Crown Resorts a reprieve. The company's impact on the local economy and the potential job losses associated with license revocation were likely factors in the decision.

經濟擔憂似乎在政府決定給予皇冠度假村暫緩執行的過程中扮演了重要角色。該公司對當地經濟的影響以及與吊銷許可證相關的潛在失業可能是做出這項決定的因素。

Bally's Corp.'s Mounting Woes

Bally's Corp. 的兩難困境日益嚴重

Bally's Corp., a casino operator with ambitious plans in New York City and Las Vegas, has faced a setback with Moody's downgrading its credit rating to "Negative." The rating agency noted that Bally's has taken on too much debt and faces significant challenges in securing financing for its projects.

Bally's Corp. 是一家賭場營運商，在紐約市和拉斯維加斯有著雄心勃勃的計劃，但由於穆迪將其信用評級下調至“負面”，該公司面臨著挫折。該評級機構指出，Bally's 承擔了過多的債務，並且在為其專案融資方面面臨重大挑戰。

Grand Lisboa Palace Opens in Macao

新葡京皇宮在澳門開幕

In the gambling hub of Macao, the long-awaited Grand Lisboa Palace has finally opened its doors. The opulent resort features a 271-suite Palazzo Versace Hotel, offering guests the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity. Corporate titan Pansy Ho graced the grand opening ceremony.

在澳門賭博中心，期待已久的新葡京皇宮終於開幕了。這間華麗的度假村設有 271 間套房的范思哲宮酒店 (Palazzo Versace Hotel)，為客人提供極致的奢華和獨特體驗。企業巨頭何超瓊出席了盛大的開幕儀式。

Culinary Union Leadership Transition

烹飪聯盟領導過渡

Former Culinary Union boss D. Taylor, now president of Unite-Here, has announced his resignation. Taylor, a highly respected labor leader, will be succeeded by Gwen Mills, who is expected to continue his legacy of fighting for workers' rights and improving the lives of hospitality employees.

前烹飪聯盟老闆、現任 Unite-Here 總裁 D. Taylor 宣布辭職。備受尊敬的勞工領袖泰勒將由格溫·米爾斯繼任，預計格溫·米爾斯將繼續其爭取工人權利和改善酒店員工生活的遺產。