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Legalized Sports Betting and the History of the Las Vegas Raiders

In the shifting sands of American sports and entertainment landscapes, relocating the NFL's Raiders to Las Vegas in 2020 was…

Staff Writer April 29, 2024

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Raiders History: A Brief Look at the Franchise Through the Years

Staff Writer April 28, 2024

From Oakland to Vegas: The Las Vegas Raiders’ Evolution in the NFL

Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Legalized Sports Betting and the History of the Las Vegas Raiders

In the shifting sands of American sports and entertainment landscapes, relocating the NFL's Raiders to Las Vegas in 2020 was…

Staff Writer April 29, 2024

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Raiders History: The Top 5 Players in Franchise History

There’s a new era of Raiders football in Las Vegas, but the franchise has one of the most storied pasts in the game's history...

Staff Writer November 19, 2022

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Raiders History: The Top 5 Las Vegas Raiders Rivalries

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a long and storied history in the NFL, which now spans three cities, two states, and over six decades. They have faced off against many teams over those years, but some matchups stand out…

Staff Writer November 16, 2022

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