Nevada’s gaming handle remains steady
Nevada’s regulated casino industry generated $1.28 billion in gaming revenue during September 2026, virtually unchanged from the corresponding period last year.
Figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on October 28 showed statewide gaming win declining just 0.05% from September 2025.
The Las Vegas Strip recorded revenue of $693.5 million, representing a 0.82% year-on-year increase.
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However, downtown Las Vegas experienced a 7.45% decline to $82.6 million, while Laughlin revenue fell 16.8% to $33.8 million.
Results elsewhere were mixed, with North Las Vegas recording 9.18% growth and South Lake Tahoe reporting a 12.5% increase.
Statewide gaming revenue for the first three months of the financial year reached $3.93 billion, up 1.67% from the previous year.
Nevada collected $81.1 million in percentage fees during October based on September gaming activity, representing a 6.77% decline from the corresponding collection period.
The figures suggest the state’s gaming market remains relatively stable despite uneven performance across individual casino destinations.
