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David SmithOne extra day of revenue for the host city.
The Super Bowl is not about the casual fan, it is about the big spending individuals, the corporations and the media.
Here in Indianapolis, a new $500 million dollar football stadium is being built. The food and beverage tax has been raised 1% in Marion and all surrounding counties to help pay for the bonds. This was done to keep the Colts from leaving town and also to hopefully lure a Super Bowl to town in the near future.
A couple of new hotels have been built downtown in the last couple of years, so, a Super Bowl on Sunday night means most people have to stay over an extra night. More revenue for the hotels and restaurants and more tax dollars for the city.