- NRL executives due to fly to Vegas in May
- Decision expected in the next four weeks
The National Rugby League (NRL) wants to kick off its 2024 season with a doubleheader in Las Vegas, according to Australia’s Daily Telegraph.
Australian Rugby League (ARL) Commission chairman Peter V’landys and NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo will reportedly fly to Las Vegas early next month to discuss the plan. The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) adds that a decision will be made in the next four weeks.
The NRL, Australia’s elite rugby league competition, is reportedly keen to cash in on the US sports betting market, which has seen massive growth. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), sportsbook revenue alone in the States hit a record US$7.5 billion in 2022, up 75 per cent from 2021’s total of US$4.29 billion.
The move would…