In April, Nevada's casinos generated approximately $1.3 billion in gaming revenue, marking a year-over-year increase of about 5.3%, although this figure represents a decline from March's $1.43 billion, as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Statewide gaming revenue saw a rise from $1.23 billion to $1.29 billion, with nearly all jurisdictions in Nevada reporting growth compared to April 2025. However, Downtown Las Vegas was the only area to experience a downturn, with revenue dropping 0.62% to $83.4 million from $83.9 million the previous year.
The Las Vegas Strip continued to be the leading revenue generator, bringing in $689.4 million, which is a 6.6% increase from $646.8 million. This growth was bolstered by baccarat, which saw a revenue increase of 15%. Excluding baccarat, the Strip's revenue growth was 4.8%.
Slot machine winnings on the Strip reached $407 million, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous year, while table games generated $282 million, an 8.9% rise. The slot handle also increased by 5%, similar to March's figures, whereas the table drop fell by 4%. Baccarat drop decreased by 2%, but the Strip's baccarat hold improved to 16.5% from 14% in April 2025.
Clark County, encompassing the Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, the Boulder Strip, and nearby regions, reported $1.1 billion in revenue, up 4.8% from the same month last year. Casinos catering to Las Vegas locals saw a slight revenue increase of 0.4%, totaling $280 million, despite a 1% drop in slot revenue and a 27.8% rise in handle.
North Las Vegas experienced a revenue boost of 2.8%, reaching $25.5 million, while the Boulder Strip remained nearly unchanged, increasing by 0.08% to $89.97 million. Other southern Nevada markets showed stronger growth, with Laughlin up 16.9% to $46.9 million and Mesquite rising 4.1% to $18.6 million.
In northern Nevada, Washoe County, which includes Reno, Sparks, and North Lake Tahoe, generated $97.3 million, a 12.7% increase year-over-year. Reno's revenue climbed 11.8% to $72.3 million, while Sparks surged 20.2% to $15.2 million. North Lake Tahoe saw a 6.6% rise to $1.5 million.
South Lake Tahoe reported about $18.4 million, marking a 10.5% increase. Elko County's revenue was $33.6 million, up around 1.2%, and the Carson Valley Area generated approximately $12.2 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase.
The state collected $78.4 million in percentage fees during the month, a 15.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. These April statistics arrive as the Las Vegas casino market anticipates a significant transaction, with Tilman Fertitta poised to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at roughly $17.6 billion.
Fertitta Entertainment, which owns Golden Nugget, Landry’s restaurants, and the NBA’s Houston Rockets, has proposed $31 per share for Caesars, representing a 49% premium over Caesars’ closing share price on February 25, prior to the announcement of the potential deal.
Caesars’ board has unanimously endorsed the sale and is encouraging shareholders to accept the offer. The company has until July 11 to consider other offers under a “go-shop” provision.