Nevada’s gaming revenue experienced a decline in December, heavily impacted by a significant drop on the Las Vegas Strip, despite the state achieving a slight increase in overall revenue for the year as per the latest statistics from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
According to reports from nonrestricted gaming licensees, total gaming win for December reached nearly $1.44 billion, marking a 1.55% decrease compared to the same month last year. The Las Vegas Strip faced the largest downturn among major areas, with revenue slumping by over 6% year-on-year to $827.7 million.
This decline on the Strip resulted in a 2.21% reduction in Clark County’s total revenue, bringing it down to $1.26 billion, despite growth in most other regions.
Downtown Las Vegas saw a revenue increase of 4.7%, totaling $86.1 million, and North Las Vegas rose by 5.3% to reach $26.6 million. The Boulder Strip reported a 9.3% increase, hitting $95.7 million, while Laughlin and Mesquite saw revenue growth of 9.8% and 11.7%, respectively.
In other regions, Washoe County’s gaming revenue inched up by 1.5% to $91.4 million, though Reno’s establishments experienced a 1.6% dip. Meanwhile, South Lake Tahoe’s revenue increased by 7.47%, and Elko County reported a modest growth of about 2%.
During December, sports betting witnessed a remarkable recovery, with sportsbooks winning $67.6 million, reflecting a 351.9% increase compared to last year, bolstered by a higher hold percentage. However, the total betting handle decreased by 9.1%, amounting to $746.7 million, where mobile wagering constituted 72.5% of all bets placed across the state.
The state accrued nearly $88.5 million in percentage fees for the month, which represents a 2.26% decline from the previous year. For the current fiscal year to date, total collections exceeded $601.8 million, demonstrating a 3.78% increase compared to the same timeframe last year.
Despite the slower pace in December, Nevada concluded 2025 with a 1.2% rise in gaming revenue, according to year-end reports from the Gaming Control Board. Even after facing a sharp decline in December, the Las Vegas Strip finished the year with a slight uptick of 0.3%.
December also marked the 58th consecutive month where statewide gaming revenue surpassed $1 billion, with total revenue being 36% higher than that recorded in December 2019 before the pandemic, highlighting the sector’s ongoing recovery despite the late-year challenges on the Strip.
Specifically on the Strip, game revenue fell by 5% to $366.6 million in December. Baccarat revenue saw a notable decline of 20.7%, landing at $156.4 million, even with increased betting activity. Meanwhile, slot coin-in reached an all-time high of $6.4 billion, although slot revenue declined by 6.9% during the month.