Double-digit percentage increases in gaming profits in several submarkets — including Laughlin, Sparks, Reno, South Lake Tahoe and nearby Elko County — boosted casino fortunes in April and virtually assured the state would have a better year than the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Coupled with March’s near-record performance last month, state gambling profits appear on track to top last year’s performance when casinos won $15.6 billion from players.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday said the state’s 451 licensed casinos won $1.3 billion from players, a 5.3 percent increase over April 2025.
Only one submarket in Southern Nevada — downtown Las Vegas — posted a lower April profit than last year, down 0.6 percent to $83.4 million. The rest of Southern Nevada matched or exceeded the 2025 numbers with the Las Vegas Strip up 6.6 percent to $689.4 million, Laughlin up 16.9 percent to $47 million, Mesquite up 4.1 percent to $18.6 million and North Las Vegas up 2.8 percent to $25.6 million.
The rest of Southern Nevada rose fractionally with outer Clark County up 0.2 percent to $164.5 million and the Boulder Strip up 0.08 percent to $90 million.
After 10 months, state gaming revenue is at $13.3 billion in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, up 2.3 percent from last year.
As a result, gaming tax collections based on percentage fees now stand at $947.1 million through May 22, an increase of 3.9 percent over last year. Gaming tax percentage fees are deposited into the state’s general fund.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is expected to release visitor statistics later Friday.
This is a development story. Check back for updates.
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