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Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers arena developers aim to lure tailgaters indoors

Philadelphia's planned new basketball and hockey arena is being designed to extract more profit from the region's diehard sports fans.

76ers co-owner David Adelman said the team hopes to entice tailgaters away from their cars and into bars and restaurants at the new venue.

WHYY business reporter Meir Rinde has the details.

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