Nevada casinos grossed $1,4 billion in July, with revenue up 2,1%.
Nevada's 453 casinos generated $1,4 billion in gaming revenue in July 2026, a 2,1% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The state's tax revenue from gaming also rose: in August, Nevada collected $98,5 million based on taxable revenue generated in July.
The Las Vegas Strip was the main driver of growth, with revenue of $776,3 million, up 3,6% year-over-year. Clark County, which encompasses downtown Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Laughlin, the Boulder Strip, and Mesquite, recorded revenue of $1,2 billion, a 1,5% increase.
Across the county, the volume wagered on slot machines grew by 4,8% compared to July of the previous year. Gaming tables showed even more significant growth: total drop increased by 24%, with baccarat standing out, showing a 43% increase in volume.
Results by region
The strongest percentage performances came from Northern Nevada. Wendover led regional growth, with a 15,1% increase in revenue, reaching $24,4 million. Elko County advanced 13,5% to $36,8 million, and its surrounding areas rose 10,3% to $12,4 million. Sparks recorded 9,5% growth, with revenue of $17,2 million, while Reno advanced 1% to $76,8 million.
Still in the North, the remainder of Washoe County, outside of Reno and Sparks, saw an increase of 11,8%, reaching US$8,8 million. The Carson Valley region, which includes Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, and the rest of Douglas County outside of South Lake Tahoe, registered growth of 1,1%, with revenue of US$12,5 million. North Lake Tahoe was the exception in the North: revenue fell 5,6%, to US$2,9 million.
Fall in downtown Las Vegas
Within Clark County, some markets experienced a decline. Downtown Las Vegas saw the largest drop, with an 8,6% decrease in revenue, reaching US$68,5 million. The Boulder Strip fell 2,5% to US$82,6 million, and the remaining areas of Clark County combined declined 1,2% to US$164 million.
Among the smaller markets in the southern part of the state, North Las Vegas advanced 3,4%, with revenue of US$25,4 million. Laughlin registered a marginal increase of 0,1%, to US$41 million, and Mesquite had a slight decline of 0,5%, ending July with US$15,1 million.
The $98,5 million collected in gaming taxes in August represented a 3,4% increase compared to the same month in 2025, according to the NGCB.
