Poll : 10 August - 23 August 2022

I really thought that was a typo, until I saw the same ‘typo’ again.

Thanks for the shout out. I didn't really think it was so subtle since the water level seems to be in the news every day (and doubled up every time they find body parts). But I guess it was. 

I didn't see the original call for entries but I have the winner...the Las Vegas Jackpots

Oops, I missed seeing a suggestion box.  I would add, we call them the "Las Vegas Vice",

The Las Vegas Blackjacks..."Hit it!"

I was looking for the Silver Knights, which I saw recommended, but it isn't in the poll. That would be my first choice assuming there isn't another team or other entity with the rights to it.

Oh, just googled them and I see that's the name of the Henderson Hockey team.

I didn't suggest 'Shrunken Meads'...oh, another Ray did.

Lots of good suggestions here, several that head me thinking, "Why didn't I think of that?"  I like "Rat Pack" not as the team name, but as a name for their special teams.

Grifters

I suggested "Heat", but "Heatwave" is even better. Applicable, not insulting, easy on the announcers.

Didn't think of it at the time, but I'd also go for "Lightening"

Lots of "Lightening Link" machines in casinos everywhere.

Fun poll.

I guess that "Las Vegas Odds", didn't make the cut though.
Quite a few good names up here, both some that have a chance of being used and quite a few that voice the obvious frustration that LVA readers have with Las Vegas Casinos in general.

Hands down it should be the "Vegas Nukes"

I went with the "Long Shots".  It will be interesting to see how the sports books handle it.

Las Vegas Lounge Lizzards

If they choose High Rollers I can see Caesars wanting money for that since they probably have, or will if they smell money, trademarked that name.

Even though I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama--the most football-obsessed town in the world--I've never had much interest in the game myself. Still, I agree with Texas Transplant that the team name should reflect "...the...frustration that LVA readers have with Las Vegas Casinos in general." 
I came up with quite a few suggestions, and then on re-reading the list, found that you already had some of them. Apparently we think alike in this area.
Here's my belated list, pretty much in stream-of-consciousness order:

Pennypinchers
Bean Counters
Corporate Accountants
Advantage Players
Counter-Catchers
Hidden Chargers
Surprise Chargers
Parking Chargers
Short Payouts
Short Odds
Six-to-Fives
Triple Zeros
Drink Meters
Themers
De-Themers
Loop Borers
Boondoggles
Zip-Liners
Short-Pourers
Stand-in-Liners

And I'm a little surprised that Kevin hasn't picked up on this one yet. Maybe he's out of town.

Cheers.

I understand that "Redskins" has recently become available.

LOVE the name "Las Vegas Jackpots"!

Wish I had thought of it.

I like "Jackpots" as well, but my gut feeling is that team owners would want to avoid any name that would blatently suggest gambling.  Same for blatently suggesting rip-offs.

Candy

While I, too, like Jackpots, I feel having a team from Vegas and NOT having the team name connected to gambling is, well, just wrong. 

Teams come up with unique names so they can have unique logos which, in turn, helps drive sales of the team merchandise. I chose Desert Sharks for that reason. I'd be first in line to buy a hat or a shirt with a dancing shark, standing in the desert with the Vegas skyline in the background. Bring it on. But Jackpots a close second choice, but somehow not making the cut. 

I wanna add a name.....the Rattlers

The Las Vegas:
Gamblers. Strips. Strippers. Mountain Men. Mountaineers.  Casinos. Winners.
Gentlemen. Palms. Shifts. Tokes. Pit Bosses. Schemers. Playboys.   Entertainers. Strats. Sportsmen. Desert. Desert Heat. Dollars. Chips. 7-11. Seven-Eleven. Spirit. Spirits. Oddsmakers. Bookmakers. Bookies.  Midnight Riders. Midnight Runners. Midnight Sun. Midnights. Rumors. Hot Stuff. Moolah. Cash. Money. Boys. Universe. Stars. Chairmen. Shows. Caesars. Red Rocks.                 

My suggestion of "Incontinent Weasels" was utilitarian. We would always get good odds betting on the Weasels, as who else would put money on them? Plus, just think of the mascot and logo opportunities!

I don't get that one, Scorpions, any association with Las Vegas?  Though not a bad name for any team, any sport.

Candy