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Nevada gaming revenue reached $1.23 billion in August, rising 5.5 percent compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The result marked the 54th consecutive month the state has surpassed the $1 billion mark, underscoring continued strength across key gaming sectors. Table games and card games led much of the growth, generating $411.8 million, up 12.6 percent year over year. Baccarat was the standout performer, with revenue surging 52.6 percent to $116.5 million, fueled by increased play from international visitors and favorable hold rates.
Sports betting also delivered significant gains. Revenue from sportsbooks grew 68.1 percent to $42 million, driven by the return of college football and the NFL preseason. Mobile wagering nearly doubled to $29.4 million and accounted for about 73 percent of total sports betting revenue. Football alone brought in $16.3 million during the month.
Clark County, home to the Las Vegas Strip, produced $1.03 billion in revenue, a 5.3 percent increase over August 2024. The Strip itself accounted for $652.1 million, up 2 percent year over year. Baccarat play and strong performance from multi-denomination slot machines, which jumped 14.2 percent, contributed to those gains. However, penny slot revenue declined sharply, falling 31.2 percent to $93.1 million.
Revenue trends varied across other regions. Downtown Las Vegas grew 8.3 percent to $63.2 million, and North Las Vegas climbed 7.8 percent to $24.7 million. Laughlin saw revenue decline 7.1 percent to $41 million, while the Boulder Strip slipped 1.1 percent to $84.8 million. Outside Clark County, Washoe County reported a 7.4 percent increase to $102.8 million, with Reno up 9.9 percent to $76.1 million. South Lake Tahoe revenue surged 21.5 percent, Mesquite rose 9.9 percent, Carson Valley increased 8.9 percent, and Elko County posted a slight 0.8 percent decline.
Analysts attribute the rise in Nevada gaming revenue to strong baccarat results, favorable hold percentages, and an additional Sunday in the August calendar compared to last year. The sustained growth highlights the state’s resilience amid evolving market conditions and signals continued momentum heading into the fall tourism and convention season.
