> For what? For the critical service of big commercial sports event? Thank you, TIL. For some reason I assumed that those big sport events bring money to hosts

> For what? For the critical service of big commercial sports event? Thank you, TIL. For some reason I assumed that those big sport events bring money to hosts. Your question reminded me of this and I went to check and was surprised to find out that it's not true. "Studies conducted to assess the impact on employment, tourism, and growth have been inconclusive at best." - https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/con_043001.pdf https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documen...