Southern Nevada is on the verge of adding an NBA franchise and hosting a second Super Bowl, a double dose of news that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.

The NBA voted to explore expansion bids exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, a strong signal that a team is coming. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl is expected to return to Las Vegas in 2029, three years after the first one was held at Allegiant Stadium.

Between now and then, the region will also host the Frozen Four, the College Football Playoff championship game, and the Final Four. The Athletics are set to debut in their new Las Vegas ballpark, making this the 13th city with all four major professional sports leagues.

Las Vegas already hosts the NBA Cup, Summer League, and WNBA Finals. UFC, boxing, motor sports, and WWE events are regular fixtures.

“It’s almost ho-hum, and that is wild,” wrote columnist Adam Hill, reflecting on the routine nature of blockbuster announcements.

The transformation from sports pariah to power player is credited to the hospitality industry, local visionaries like former Mayor Oscar Goodman, and residents who accept traffic and other disruptions.

Hill cautioned against taking the status for granted. “Apathy is about the only thing that could reverse the trend,” he wrote.