Las Vegas casino owner fires back at ‘exaggerated’ claims of Sin City’s demise

Friday, August 8, 2025 2:29 PM
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  • Ashley J. DiMella and Larry Fink, Fox News

The latest statistics have confirmed the social chatter that Las Vegas tourism has hit a “dramatic low,” with some even calling Vegas an experience of the past.

Even as reports indicate Las Vegas tourism is down overall, Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens told Fox News Digital in an interview that the assessment may be “premature.” (See the video at the top of this article.)

Only 3.1 million people visited Sin City in June, down 11.3% compared to last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).

“I think some of the data in Las Vegas indicates that some of these stories are a bit exaggerated,” said Stevens. “The June gaming numbers were just released and not everything is terrible.”