This chapter explores the rise of Las Vegas as a global sports capital, discussing its transformation into a sports town and the NFL's embrace of the city. It also highlights Disney's changing stance on sports gambling and the controversy surrounding former ESPN host Pat McAfee. Additionally, the chapter discusses the evolution of the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe and its impact on various causes.
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Bloomberg News US Oil Reporter Mitchell Ferman discusses Diamondback Energy agreeing to buy fellow Permian Basin driller Endeavor Energy Resources in a $26 billion deal that’ll create the largest explorer focused exclusively on the western hemisphere’s busiest oil field. Bill Cox, Global Head of Ratings at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, shares his thoughts on the private credit market. Bloomberg Businessweek Media & Entertainment Editor Felix Gillette provides the details of his Businessweek story Pat McAfee Is Exactly Who the NFL Wants as Brand Ambassador. GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan talks about hitting the milestone of raising $30B in donations.
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