Nevada Gaming Revenue Slips in January 2026
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a statewide “gaming win” of $1,345,164,920 for January 2026, a 6.55% decline from January 2025’s $1,439,494,060, according to a monthly revenue and tax collections release from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) dated February 27, 2026.
Despite the month-to-month dip, the fiscal-year picture remains slightly positive: from July 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, statewide gaming win totaled $9,351,758,137, up 0.69% compared to the same period a year earlier.
This follows other recent Nevada gaming trends, including a reported decade-low in Super Bowl wagering totals earlier in the year, underscoring how player engagement patterns and seasonal betting behavior are shifting across the state’s casino ecosystem.
Clark County Pulls Statewide Total Lower
The bulk of Nevada’s January decline came from Clark County, which reported $1,159,642,896 in gaming win, down 8.36% year over year. The Las Vegas Strip which the state’s largest single market, posted $747,655,527 in win, down 11.00% from January 2025.
Other Clark County submarkets also softened, including:
- Downtown Las Vegas: $79,420,081 (-5.17%)
- Laughlin: $40,858,237 (-3.27%)
- Boulder Strip: $81,214,765 (-6.97%)
Not every Clark County segment fell. North Las Vegas rose to $24,975,285 (+4.75%), and Mesquite increased to $19,846,445 (+14.09%), two of the stronger percentage gains in the state.
Regional Markets Show Pockets of Growth
Outside Clark County, several markets reported year-over-year growth in January:
- Washoe County: $93,874,144 (+4.19%); Reno: $69,015,868 (+2.90%); Sparks: $14,973,695 (+10.47%)
- South Lake Tahoe: $24,575,361 (+10.30%)
- Elko County: $36,864,987 (+12.88%); Wendover: $25,740,253 (+14.72%)
NGCB’s report also highlights that while January performance varied by region, several areas are trending upward on a fiscal-year-to-date basis. For example, Washoe County was up 4.43% year-to-date, and South Lake Tahoe was up 7.43% over the same period.
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Tax Collections Also Declined on January Activity
Nevada collected $100,944,273 in percentage fees during February 2026, based on taxable revenues generated in January, the NGCB said. That figure represents a 7.08% decrease (about $7.7 million) from the comparable prior-year period, when collections were $108,640,585.
The NGCB noted that percentage fee collections listed are through February 24, 2026 and that totals are subject to revision.
What “Gaming Win” Means in Nevada’s Monthly Reports
In NGCB reporting, “gaming win” generally refers to the amount casinos retain after paying out winnings, often described as gross gaming revenue in other jurisdictions. The monthly release breaks this figure down by region and submarket to show where revenue is rising or cooling across the state.
Key Takeaways From January 2026
- Statewide win: $1.345B (-6.55% YoY)
- Las Vegas Strip: $747.7M (-11.00% YoY)
- Clark County: down 8.36% YoY
- Growth markets: Mesquite (+14.09%), Wendover (+14.72%), Elko County (+12.88%), Sparks (+10.47%), South Lake Tahoe (+10.30%)
- Percentage fees collected in Feb (on Jan revenue): $100.9M (-7.08%).
Source
This article is based on the Nevada Gaming Control Board press release titled “Monthly Win and Percentage Fee Tax Collections” released February 27, 2026, covering January 2026 Nevada Gaming Revenues and Collections. Win totals and collection totals are reported as the most recent data available and are subject to revision.
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