Vegas Advisor: Visitor count tumbles as casino win grows
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, Las Vegas casinos experienced a record-breaking year for gambling revenue in 2025.Summary
Las Vegas saw mixed results in 2025, with casino revenue reaching a new high of $15.8 billion, a 1.2% increase over 2024, while visitor numbers dropped significantly. The total visitor count for the year was 38.5 million, a 7.5% decrease from 41.7 million in 2024, marking the first decline since the pandemic. The Strip’s win increased slightly to $8.8 billion, and Downtown casinos achieved a record $951.2 million. Changes are also occurring at the Cosmopolitan, with the closure of Blue Ribbon and LPM Restaurant & Bar, to be replaced by Corner Store. Additionally, Park Avenue is being renamed Bruno Mars Drive, creating a star-studded intersection with Frank Sinatra Drive. Bob Taylor’s Ranch House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Las Vegas, was recognized with a James Beard Foundation “America’s Classics” award.
(Source：Hawaii News)