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Las Vegas Strip casinos reported nearly $679 million in gaming revenue during August 2025, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association (LVCVA). The figure was up 5.5 percent compared with the same month last year. Across Clark County, which includes both the Strip and Downtown, gaming win climbed 5.32 percent to just above $1 billion.
Executives from Caesars, MGM, and Wynn have continued to express optimism, even while acknowledging challenges. They are expected to highlight strategies for growth during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas next week, the industry’s largest annual gathering.
Good to Know
- Baccarat revenue jumped more than 50 percent year over year.
- Strip casinos accounted for nearly all of the baccarat surge.
- Visitor volume fell nearly 7 percent in August compared with 2024.
Much of the growth came from baccarat. Clark County casinos generated almost $116 million from the game, making up more than a quarter of all non-slot revenue for the month. Baccarat revenue in Clark County has now risen more than 25 percent across the past three months and 17 percent compared with the prior year.
At the same time, Las Vegas is still facing a prolonged visitation slump. Visitor volume across the city dropped nearly 7 percent compared with August 2024. The decline, while softer than the double-digit drops in June and July, continues to weigh on the tourism industry.
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Convention attendance also slipped, down 8 percent from last year. The decline was partly due to the World Market Center summer show moving from August to July, a shift that removed roughly 40,000 attendees from the August numbers.
Hotel occupancy for the month stood at 77.5 percent, a decrease from 81.2 percent a year ago. The lower occupancy pushed the average daily room rate down 7.4 percent to $162, while revenue per available room fell 11.7 percent to around $126.
Air traffic at Harry Reid International Airport reflected the visitation declines. Domestic passenger totals dropped from 4.5 million in August 2024 to 4.2 million this year. Year-to-date numbers show a decline of 4.76 percent, from 35.7 million to 34 million passengers. International traffic also dipped, with combined arrivals and departures falling from nearly 294,000 in August 2024 to 283,000 in 2025. Canadian visitation showed the sharpest decline, down 36 percent year over year as Air Canada and WestJet cut flights.
In response, both the LVCVA and casino operators are working to counter the downward trend. The tourism bureau launched a “Welcome to Fabulous” campaign, placing ads at major sporting events and billboards nationwide. Casino hotels have lowered prices on dining, rooms, and resort fees, with a recent five-day sale offering waived fees and food credits across dozens of properties.
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