National Finals Rodeo Sets Attendance Record

By Associated Press

Published December 15, 2014 at 7:22 PM PST

Organizers say the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo attracted more people than it ever has in its 30 year history in Las Vegas.

Officials with Las Vegas Events said in a press release Monday that 177,565 people attended events during the 10-day series at the Thomas & Mack Center.

That was about 1,000 more than the number of people who attended in 2013 when the last record was reached.

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The event was at risk of moving to Florida until Las Vegas Events signed a 10-year agreement with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association earlier this year. Organizers have said the event has a $100 million economic impact on the Las Vegas area.

The annual series features the top competitors in riding, roping and racing categories based on PRCA's world standings.
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