The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that Las Vegas Strip casinos generated $747.6 million in January, down 11% from a year earlier. Baccarat revenue fell 44% to $118.5 million as the hold rate declined to 13%, despite a 14% increase in drop.
The figures show how changes in baccarat hold affected January revenue at Strip casinos.
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Nevada’s Gaming Control Board reported that Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue rose 8.2% year on year to $748.8m in October. Baccarat revenue increased nearly 70% to $116.4m, while slot revenue fell 2.4%; statewide casino win reached $1.35bn, up nearly 5% from October 2024.
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board reported that 305 casinos with at least $1 million in gaming revenue recorded combined net profit of $1.69 billion for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2025, down 34.8% year on year. Total revenue was $30.8 billion, down 2.2%, while gaming revenue reached $11.2 billion; the report’s profit figure excludes federal income taxes and extraordinary items.
Nevada casinos recorded $1,282,542,554 in gaming win in September 2026, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The total was down 0.05% year on year, while Las Vegas Strip revenue rose 0.82% to $693.5m.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer said on a podcast that prediction market operators such as Kalshi are running illegal sportsbooks, and that Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with them. He urged tribes and licensees to hold firm, even though several tribes have partnered with Kalshi this month. The comments followed a CFTC interim rule of 9 October excluding casino-style gambling products from the definition of a swap, alongside a proposed rule covering event contracts.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board's pending regulation page lists proposed revisions to Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13, aimed at modernising and consolidating requirements for associated equipment systems. These cover slots, kiosks, interactive gaming, race and sports, parimutuel, keno, bingo and other areas, with drafts dated June to August 2026. The page also lists NGC regulations identified for review under Executive Order 2026-003, with the Board recommending a list on 7 October 2026 and a Gaming Commission meeting set for 22 October 2026.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board's pending regulation page lists proposed revisions to Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13, intended to modernise and consolidate requirements for associated equipment systems. The page also lists Nevada Gaming Commission regulations identified for consideration under Executive Order 2026-003, with a Board-recommended list dated 7 October 2026.