The NFL Raiders franchise is partnering with a tribal casino on its still under-construction football stadium in Las Vegas.
The Raiders announced in a news release Monday that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will become a partner of the still-under construction Allegiant Stadium.
The tribe of Serrano people runs the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California.
The tribe already supports nine other professional sports teams in football, hockey, soccer and baseball.
The $2 billion, 65,000-seat domed Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2020 season.
“The popularity of the Raiders in Southern California is unmatched,” said Loren Gill, CEO of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “Through this partnership we are thrilled to offer our guests more access to high quality sports and entertainment.”
“We are pleased to have San Manuel Casino as a founding partner of Allegiant Stadium” said Raiders President Marc Badain. “Together we remain aligned in our dedication to providing our fans with the best in-class experience.”
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
