2. Raiders fans in California can still make games relatively easily
After the shock of disappointment that the Raiders are no longer going to stay in the state wears off, fans living in California won’t have to travel far to get to games in Vegas.
Especially fans living in Southern California. It’s a relatively quick drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (under four hours driving the speed limit), and flying there from LA gives people just a long enough trip to grab a catnap before touching down.
From the Bay Area or the Sacramento region, where many Raiders fans dwell, it’s a bit longer to drive but not much longer to fly. A well-planned road trip would take roughly eight hours from San Francisco/Oakland, and it’ll take about the same time from the Sacramento area as well. Again, flying from both regions to Las Vegas wouldn’t take hardly any time at all.
No, it’s not quite as convenient as driving a couple hours to get to a game, but it’s not unreasonable to assume many Raiders fans living in California will eagerly plan visits to Vegas to see their favorite team play.