Nevada's gaming industry experienced a downturn in March, marking the first decline in eight months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a 1.65% decrease in gaming revenue statewide, with the Las Vegas Strip seeing a 1.2% drop. Total gaming wins for the state amounted to $1.29 billion, while the Strip's earnings were nearly $715.9 million. Downtown Las Vegas faced the most significant decrease, with a nearly 13% reduction in winnings, totaling $76.2 million. Additionally, Nevada sportsbooks reported a net win of $29.8 million, a 32% decrease from the previous year. Notably, the sports betting handle dipped by 5.5%, with significant earnings from blackjack at $108.8 million, craps at $41.6 million, roulette at $37.7 million, baccarat at $114.7 million, and penny slots at $220.3 million.
A report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board showed the state's gaming wins declined for the first time in months in March. Channel 13's @bryanhorwath has more. https://t.co/XXBnY0E6sI
The statewide win revenue for nonrestricted gaming licensees in March was $1.29 billion, per the Nevada Gaming Control Board. https://t.co/xKGeiekqbW
Nevada's sports betting handle in March dipped 5.5% ($45.4 million) year-over-year. Betting handle on basketball had a 6.8% year-over-year drop in March in Nevada.
Nevada casinos' net winnings in March: Blackjack $108.8 million Craps $41.6 million Roulette $37.7 million Baccarat $114.7 million Sports $29.8 million Penny slots $220.3 million [Source: Nevada Gaming Control]
Nevada casinos won $1.29 billion from gamblers in March — 1.65% less than last year. The Vegas Strip won $716 million, a 1.2% year-over-year drop. Downtown Las Vegas saw the biggest decline, winning just $76.2 million, nearly 13% less than March 2023. https://t.co/MlJDOJLus2
Nevada sportsbooks won a net $29.8 million in March, a 32% decrease from last March.
State, county, Strip record 1st gaming win declines in 8 months https://t.co/BS2qGXcVYD via @reviewjournal
State gaming win declined in March for the first time in eight months, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. https://t.co/BTNJlCpXFz
According to the @NevadaGCB - casinos statewide reported a 1.65% gaming revenue decline in March. Strip casinos were down 1.2%. Still, Nevada reported $1.29 billion and the Strip saw almost $715.9 million (I’ll provide an analysis next week) @TheNVIndy https://t.co/UfBSFjJtc0
Last month's gaming win took a dip in Nevada, including on the Las Vegas Strip, according to new figures released today. https://t.co/R68LuQ4c9I