Nevada gaming wins flat in September as Strip gains offset declines

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Nevada gaming win was essentially flat in September at $1.282 billion as Strip gains offset declines elsewhere, though the fiscal year's first quarter showed 1.7 percent growth.

Nevada gaming wins flat in September as Strip gains offset declines

Nevada casinos reported $1.282 billion in gaming win in September, a 0.05 percent dip from a year earlier, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. A 0.8 percent increase on the Las Vegas Strip to $693.5 million was offset by declines in downtown Las Vegas, Laughlin and other markets.

Downtown Las Vegas gaming win fell 7.5 percent to $82.6 million, while Laughlin recorded one of the steepest drops at 16.8 percent to $33.8 million. The Boulder Strip was nearly flat at $83.2 million, and North Las Vegas rose 9.2 percent to $25.1 million. Clark County overall declined less than 1 percent to $1.09 billion.

Despite the flat monthly result, the first three months of the 2027 fiscal year showed growth. Gaming win from July through September totaled nearly $3.94 billion, up 1.7 percent. The Strip generated $2.15 billion for the quarter, up 1.7 percent, while Clark County overall increased 1 percent to $3.32 billion.

Other markets posted stronger September results. Washoe County rose 0.4 percent to $101 million, with Sparks up nearly 21 percent to $17.2 million offsetting a 3.5 percent decline in Reno to $73 million. Elko County increased 11.7 percent to $35.2 million, and South Lake Tahoe rose 12.5 percent to $26.5 million.

Table-game win fell 3.6 percent statewide to $333.7 million, while slot-machine win rose 1.3 percent to $948.9 million. Craps win dropped 25.1 percent to $32.6 million and blackjack fell 6.3 percent to $94 million, while baccarat rose 11.5 percent to $58.6 million and roulette increased 20.3 percent to $33.6 million. Penny-slot win declined 21.4 percent to $113.9 million, while multi-denomination machines generated $777.4 million, up 7.6 percent.

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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