Aided by a 15% jump in baccarat revenue, the Strip posted a 6.5% increase in gaming revenue in April. Every jurisdiction in Nevada, except downtown Las Vegas, posted an improvement over 2025.
Statewide, gaming revenue rose 5.2% from $1.23 billion to $1.29 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The Strip recorded $689.4 million in gaming revenue, up from $646.8 million a year ago. The 6.6% increase fell to a 4.8% increase when excluding baccarat. The slot win on the Strip in April was $407 million, a 5% year-over-year increase. Table win was $282 million, an 8.9% increase. Volume growth was mixed with the slot handle up 5% year-over-year, which is similar to March. The table drop fell 4% with baccarat drop down 2%. The Strip baccarat hold was considered normal at 16.5%, but up 250 basis points versus 14% in April 2025.
Casinos that serve Las Vegas locals saw a .4% increase in gaming revenue to $280 million, up from $278.9 million. Slot revenue fell 1% while handle was up 27.8%.
Downtown Las Vegas had the only statewide decline, but it was slight at .62%. It went from $83.9 million a year ago to $83.4 million in April. North Las Vegas rose 2.8% to $25.5 million, up from $24.8 million. The Boulder Strip rose .08% to $89.97 million, up from $89.90 million.
Elsewhere in southern Nevada, Laughlin rose 16.9% to $46.9 million, up from $40.1 million. Mesquite rose 4.1% to $18.6 million, up from $17.9 million.
In northern Nevada, Reno rose 11.8% to $72.3 million, up from $64.6 million. Sparks rose 20.2% to $15.2 million, up from $12.6 million. North Lake Tahoe rose 6.6% to $1.5 million, up from $1.4 million. South Lake Tahoe increased 10.4% to $18.3 million, up from $16.6 million.
Elko County rose 1.1% to $33.6 million, up from $33.2 million.
Carson Valley rose 6.8% to $12.1 million, up from $11.3 million.
