If you’re headed to the National Finals Rodeo in Sin City this December, then listen up: After all the riding, roping, and wrangling there’s still plenty to see, do, and enjoy. So, if you’re attending, we got you covered with how to do Las Vegas country style! Nearly 200,000 people will be attending the NFR in Las Vegas December 4th through the 13th for a 10-day competition in everything from steer wrestling to barrel racing! And This Week in Gambling, we’re sharing the country concerts, comedy shows, and special events that will bring it all together! What better way to…

Tourism and gaming revenue in Las Vegas both posted declines in September, extending a nine-month stretch of weak visitor numbers even as Nevada’s overall gaming win remains ahead of last year. According to figures from the local convention authority and the state gaming regulator, Las Vegas recorded 3.1 million visitors in September, an 8.8 percent drop compared to the same month in 2024. That amounts to roughly 300,000 fewer guests visiting the city. The decline in the core Las Vegas market was driven largely by weaker mid-week traffic and a smaller convention calendar. Convention attendance fell 18.7 percent to 428,400,…

Travelers hoping to save on Las Vegas travel can find major price differences depending on when they visit. Hotel rates, airfares, and even restaurant prices in the city shift widely based on season, day of the week, and major events. Spring and fall remain the busiest times in Sin City, with mild temperatures and a steady lineup of conventions and festivals that fill hotels. Demand peaks from March through May and again from September through November, pushing prices to their highest levels. Visitors during these months will enjoy pleasant weather but should expect limited room availability and premium costs across…

Las Vegas hotel rates on the Strip have shown a steady decline through 2025, despite marketing efforts by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to counter the city’s growing reputation for high prices. According to a recent report from Truist Securities, the ongoing promotional campaigns have had only a modest effect on reversing weakening demand. The firm’s latest survey found that average daily rates across the Las Vegas Strip fell about 5 percent year-over-year. The decline was more pronounced for major resort operators, with room prices down 7 percent at MGM Resorts International properties and 17 percent at…

A recent visit to Sin City reveals signs of trouble. The falling Vegas tourism industry is resulting in empty restaurants and hotels, even amid high prices. The conditions suggest that the booming post-pandemic rebound may be cooling off… and it hasn’t been pretty. In several high-profile resorts, tables stood unoccupied during prime dinner hours. Guests and staff alike noted that what should have been bustling dining rooms looked quiet and underused. The reduction in foot traffic was most visible in midweek slots, when fewer convention and leisure travelers were present. At the same time, the cost of a trip to…

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will host a weekend of both bull riding and MMA and bull riding action, from October 23 to 26, according to announcements tied to the event. The resort will serve as home base for the Kansas City Outlaws during the PBR Camping World Teams Championship and also play host to the Tuff‑N‑Uff 149 fight card, delivering a unique blend of MMA and bull-riding entertainment. During the stay, spectators will get opportunities to engage with the sports beyond simply watching them. The schedule features open team workouts, a pre-game tailgate experience with music and photo…

The chief executive of MGM Resorts addressed skepticism over the future of Las Vegas tourism this week, pushing back against criticism and offering a more optimistic view of the city’s prospects. Their CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, spoke before Nevada gaming regulators as part of MGM’s licensing review, calling negative narratives about Las Vegas tourism “silly.” He argued that long-term trends point to steady gains, and that recent soft spots are part of a normal cycle. According to Hornbuckle, Las Vegas gaming revenue has grown on average 4.5 to 5 percent per year over the past 30 years. He said that claims…

Recent data shows a decline in passenger flow through the Vegas airport in August, signaling pressure on regional tourism as airlines cut back and travel demand softens. The airport recorded about 280,000 fewer travelers compared with the same month last year, a drop of 5.8 percent. Over the first eight months of 2025, cumulative traffic is down by 1.7 million passengers, a 4.5 percent decline from the prior year. Much of the decline stems from reductions in domestic service. Spirit Airlines saw one of the steepest losses: it carried 409,886 passengers in August, nearly half its volume from the previous…