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,…

Nevada gaming revenue reached $1.23 billion in August, rising 5.5 percent compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The result marked the 54th consecutive month the state has surpassed the $1 billion mark, underscoring continued strength across key gaming sectors. Table games and card games led much of the growth, generating $411.8 million, up 12.6 percent year over year. Baccarat was the standout performer, with revenue surging 52.6 percent to $116.5 million, fueled by increased play from international visitors and favorable hold rates. Sports betting also delivered significant gains. Revenue from…

Las Vegas tourism is showing signs of strain as both visitor numbers and consumer spending continue to decline. Recent data from the Nevada Department of Taxation highlights a drop in sales across several key sectors between July 2024 and May 2025, compared with the same period the previous year. Restaurants and bars recorded nearly 11.7 billion dollars in revenue, down 1.6 percent, representing a loss of about 191 million dollars. Clothing, shoe, and jewelry stores fell by 140 million dollars to reach 4.05 billion. Motor vehicle and parts dealers slipped to 6.05 billion dollars, a decline of more than 191…

Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking a significant 4.7% increase from January of this year, making it the strongest opening month to a calendar year in Nevada’s history. Among the various gaming options, slots in Nevada led the revenue charge, generating $827.6 million for the month, a modest uptick of 0.6%…