Las Vegas tourism and gaming revenue both recorded growth during the month of February, marking a rare simultaneous gain for these two sectors. Data released by state and local authorities indicate that the region is showing signs of recovery following a period of inconsistent performance throughout the previous year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state generated 1.24 billion dollars in gross gaming revenue for the month, representing a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. While the Las Vegas Strip remained relatively flat with 696.2 million dollars in revenue, other areas contributed to the…

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,…

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 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…

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…

The lights are on, but the crowds are thinning. As Las Vegas tourism falls, prices continue to soar. Is sin city pricing itself out of success?  Well, that’s what we’re taking a look at this week in gambling! Falling Vegas visitation is hurting gaming revenue, air travel, hotel occupancy, and more. Why have people stopped visiting? And what are resorts doing to turn things around? Las Vegas tourism fell for the sixth consecutive month in June, and with it hotel occupancy, air travel and gaming revenue are also in a tailspin. Some say this is due to inflation. Some say…