Tope is one of the thousands of job seekers who exemplify Nevada’s changing labor force and how it reflects U.S. officials’ larger goals to tamp out inflation without causing a recession. Economists and decision-makers at the Federal Reserve are watching the labor market for clues.

The Super Bowl, the most anticipated sporting event in the United States, is held in Las Vegas. But how many millions is the Super Bowl expected to generate for the city of the game? And what other impacts can it have?

When the deadly coronavirus became a global pandemic in March 2020, indoor public spaces were shuttered and stay-at-home orders were issued to ensure health and safety. In a flash, Nevada saw its leisure and hospitality lifeblood quickly cut off.

Las Vegas is doubling down on its new identity as “the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World,” with emphasis on sports. In the last decade, Las Vegas has welcomed three major league and six minor league sports franchises. In less than eight years, we’ve added T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Ballpark, Allegiant Stadium and the Dollar Loan Center, with a Major League Baseball stadium on the way. And on the heels of hosting one of the most high-profile racing events in the world, Las Vegas is hosting Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium on February 11.

Much of the unhappiness in Nevada, as in the rest of the country, centers on high costs for everyday items along with housing.

When it comes to spectacle and celebration, few events can top the Super Bowl, and few cities can match Las Vegas. Yet over the big game’s 58-year history, the gambling mecca remained sidelined as host. Until now.

Coming off record gaming revenue for December and 2023 and the Formula 1 race in November, the Super Bowl is thrusting Las Vegas once again into the international spotlight. More records are expected to fall, including the betting handle on the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The game is certain to enhance Las Vegas’ growing reputation as a sports destination.

New Year’s resolutions are as fickle as rain in the Mojave Desert.