Published on: March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Updated on: March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Nevada’s casino revenue showed year-over-year growth in February
- Gross gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip rose nearly 1% to $696.3 million
- Statewide, casino patrons lost over $1.23 billion on gambling
In February, the Las Vegas Strip demonstrated stability as casino revenues achieved a nearly 1% year-over-year increase.
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the gross gaming revenue (GGR), which is the sum of casino earnings after payouts to winners, reached $696.3 million in February, marking a 0.86% increase from the previous year.
This rise in GGR occurs despite ongoing challenges in the tourism sector. Harry Reid International Airport recorded a 3.3% decline in passenger traffic, primarily due to a nearly 11% drop in international travelers.
The Strip saw a solid performance in table games; blackjack revenue surged 12% to $86.9 million. Baccarat fared even better, achieving a GGR of $119.9 million, which is a significant 37% increase. Revenue from craps also showed positive results, climbing 4.5% to $28.6 million.
Slot machine revenue on the Strip rose slightly by 0.25% to $383 million.
Strong Statewide Gaming Performance
As the major gaming hub of Nevada, the Las Vegas Strip contributed to a robust month for the state’s gaming sector. The NGCB noted that Nevada casinos collectively earned over $1.23 billion in February, reflecting a 1.5% rise from February 2025.
Revenues from table games and sports betting grew by 1% to $405.8 million, while slot wins increased by 1.7% to $830.4 million.
Many local markets in Clark County benefitted significantly in February. North Las Vegas saw a GGR increase of 5% to $24.2 million, Boulder experienced a 3.5% rise to $77.3 million, and Mesquite’s revenue climbed 5% to $17.4 million.
Conversely, downtown Las Vegas and Laughlin faced declines, with GGR dropping by 4% to $69.8 million and 9% to $38.5 million, respectively.
Outside Southern Nevada, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe reported a 1.5% increase in gaming revenue to $17.9 million, Elko County’s revenue grew by 8% to $33.6 million, and Washoe County saw a 7% increase to $84.2 million. Reno’s revenue was also notably higher, achieving an 8% rise to $60.6 million.
This article will be updated following the release of the February tourism figures by the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.