LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada casinos gained $1.29 billion from gamblers in Might, persevering with a string of down months. The state gaming win got here in about 2% under ranges from Might 2024, in keeping with figures launched Friday by the Nevada Gaming Management Board.
In Las Vegas, Strip casinos gained $713.8 million, about 3.9% under Might 2024’s $742.5 million. which stands as the perfect Might on document. General, final Might was Nevada’s tenth greatest month ever.
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A document win for locals casinos within the “Balance of Clark County” class helped offset the Strip’s decrease efficiency. These properties — about 70 bars, slot casinos and off-Strip resorts like Durango On line casino and Resort — gained a mixed $174.2 million in Might, $3 million greater than the earlier document in July 2024. Locals casinos listed here are second solely to the Strip in winnings statewide, outperforming Reno, downtown Las Vegas and different areas.
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Downtown Las Vegas casinos gained $66.3 million, greater than 11% under Might of final yr.
Laughlin casinos had an excellent month with a $43.2 million win, 17.0% greater than Might 2024. Mesquite casinos additionally carried out effectively, 9.7% greater with a $17.9 million win.
Tourism studies anticipated out on Friday are anticipated to indicate a drop in Las Vegas guests in comparison with Might 2024. Harry Reid Worldwide Airport reported a 3.89% decline in arriving and departing passenger counts throughout Might.
Taxes collected on the gaming win have been 0.73% under final yr’s ranges with just some days remaining within the state’s fiscal yr. Nevada collected $79.2 million in June, as of Tuesday.
