Nevada gaming win hit $1.44B in December but the Strip fell 6% to $827.7M. Baccarat cratered 21%. Meanwhile, locals casinos are absolutely thriving.
Las Vegas visitor numbers dropped nearly 8% in 2025, the lowest in four years. Casino workers report empty floors and economic hardship as tourism struggles.
Las Vegas Strip casinos reported $827.7 million in gaming revenue for December, down 6% from last year. The Strip had 12 straight months of visitor declines.
Nevada casinos won $1.34 billion last month as Strip occupancy dropped again. What happens when fewer people gamble more?
America's Party 2026 could set attendance records. Fireworks from 10 casino rooftops, 95% hotel occupancy, and MGM Grand rooms going for $1,252 a night.
Vegas tourism took a significant hit this year with visitor numbers down 6% from 2024. High prices, changing habits, and economic headwinds are forcing the Strip to reconsider its strategy.