Nevada’s casino industry reported $1.267 billion in revenue for the month of August. The amount was 3.1% higher than August 2025, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
For the fiscal year, gaming revenue has increased 2.6%.
The rising totals followed a month of growth in July. August’s solid numbers were bolstered by Clark County casinos, home to Las Vegas, despite mostly flat revenue on the Strip.
Lackluster Revenue On The Strip
Countywide, revenue climbed 3.1% to $1.1 billion, while Strip numbers were up just 0.7% to $684.1 million. Slot machine revenue on the Strip rose just 0.9% to $370.1 million, and table game numbers rose 0.5% to $314 million.
Table game revenue could have been worse if not for significant gains at the baccarat tables. The game attracts high rollers to the Strip and regularly tips the balance on the city’s gaming revenue results. The game saw a 34.1% increase to $155 million.
As in July, blackjack numbers also played a role, falling 19.9% to $61.1 million, while roulette also saw a considerable decline of 39.6% to $18.2 million.
On the visitor front, the city saw a mixed bag, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Visitor volume was up 2.7% to 3.2 million, while convention attendance dipped 5.6% to 262,700. Total hotel room occupancy was up 1.1% to 77.2%
Mostly Falling Numbers In Other Regions
Other parts of Clark County reported varying results. On the positive side, Laughlin saw a 9.9% jump to $39.9 million, and the Boulder Strip rose 17.4% to $83.2 million.
On the negative side, downtown Las Vegas fell 3% to $61.5 million, and Mesquite revenue slid 1.3% to $15.6 million. North Las Vegas saw a less-pronounced drop, falling just 0.7% to $24.9 million.
In the western part of the state, Reno produced one of the bigger revenue jumps in the state, rising 15.7% to $79.4 million. North Lake Tahoe also saw growth, up 3.4% to $2.7 million. South Lake Tahoe was the lone area with a decrease in this region, sliding 2% to $26.3 million.
Negative numbers were seen in most other regions, with Elko County down 2.9% to $36.5 million. The Carson Valley dropped 3.6% to $12.3 million.
The state collected $72.6 million in taxes in August, a 6% decrease from 2025.
The mostly-flat Las Vegas Strip numbers come as high-stakes poker is now facing some headwinds in Sin City as a result of increased anti-money laundering scrutiny.
