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The venue features an array of technology attractions, including five interactive humanoid robots named Aura.
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However, the Sphere is the most expensive entertainment venue built in Las Vegas, eclipsing the approximately $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat that opened in 2020.
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Each year, Las Vegas has lured more than 40 million people into an area known for gambling, nightlife, spas, entertainment shows and fine dining. Most normally arrive by air at Harry Reid International Airport, which handled nearly 53 million passengers in 2022.
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The project started as a partnership with casino company Las Vegas Sands, the then-owner of the Venetian and Palazzo resort towers on the Las Vegas Strip. Now, the 35-story Venetian and 50-story Palazzo, with more than 7,000 rooms combined, advertise bird's-eye guest room views of the Sphere.
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Dolan believes many others will embrace the Sphere, and hopes to expand the concept all over the world. He believes London could be the next landing spot, with the dreams of someday building one in New York.
But for now, Dolan is focused on proving that the Sphere is the real deal.
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