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Jul 31, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
10th Annual Best of Laughlin Voting is Underway!
Laughlin, NV
Laughlin Buzz is once again presenting the Best of Laughlin to engage the community and visitors in celebrating the casinos, hotels, restaurants, places, people and local businesses they love!
2024 brings the 10th annual Best of Laughlin. Last year saw a record-breaking number of votes cast. Unlike so many other awards, you can only vote one time for your favorites.
We look forward to seeing who the winners will be this year!
Nov 30, 2023
Gaming Revenue up in Laughlin, NV for October 2023
Laughlin, NV
October 2023
Laughlin Casino gaming revenue, as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, was up by +5.34% for the month compared to October 2022.
Revenue comparisons:
Laughlin gaming win in October 2023: $47,567,084
Laughlin gaming win in October 2022: $45,157,259
Even though Gaming Revenue was up, Laughlin Visitor
Numbers were down for October by -1.7% - Read More Here
Source of data and graphic: Nevada Gaming Control Board,
Laughlin Visitor Numbers Down in October 2023
Laughlin, NV
October Visitor Volume in Laughlin, as released by the LVCVA, showed a
decrease of -1.7% for October 2023 compared to October of 2022.
October 2023 101,800 visitors
October 2022 103,600 visitors
For the calendar year 2023 thus far the Laughlin visitor count is
up by +4.5% compared to 2022.
The daily average room rate dropped by 18.1%. It was $68.09 in October of
2022 and $55.75 in October of 2023.
The number of passengers coming into the Laughlin/Bullhead Airport (from
chartered flights) was up substantially 41.3%% for the month of October
compared to October of 2022. There was 14,881 passengers October of 2023
and just 10,529 in October of 2022.
Gaming Revenue in Laughlin was up by +5.34% for the month of October.
Oct 24, 2023
Don Laughlin has passed away
Laughlin, NV
Don Laughlin, the legendary man who established Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino and helped create the Colorado River town of Laughlin has died at age 92.
Laughlin's death was announced on the Riverside Resort Facebook page Sunday morning.
"Don touched many lives in our local community as well as nationwide, and we understand how difficult this news will be for many," the statement reads. "Don Laughlin was truly an amazing man to work with and learn from."
Laughlin's family "have asked for some time to grieve," before making an official statement or announcing plans for a memorial service, according to the post.
Visit our Facebook Page for more information and tributes.
Oct 19, 2023
Best of Laughlin 2023 Award Winners
Laughlin, NV
2023 Best of Laughlin Winners
Best Casino Resort & Hotel Awards
Best Overall Casino Resort
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Hotel
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Gaming Overall
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Slot Machines
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Video Poker
Gold Riverside Resort
Silver Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Video Keno
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Laughlin River Lodge
Best Table Games
Gold Riverside Resort
Silver Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin
Best BlackJack Riverside Resort
Best Roulette Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Craps Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Live Poker Riverside Resort
Best Live Keno Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Bingo Riverside Resort
Best Players Club
Gold True Rewards, Aquarius & Edgewater
Silver King of Clubs. Riverside Resort
Bronze Caesars Rewards, Harrah’s and Tropicana
Best Sports Book
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Riverside Resort
Best Local/Small Casino
Gold Old Town Saloon
Silver The Hideout
Bronze Regency Casino
Best Customer Service
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Golden Nugget Laughlin
Bronze Laughlin River Lodge
Best Casino Bar
Gold Cove Lounge, Aquarius Casino
Silver River View Bar, Riverside Resort
Bronze Regency Casino Bar
BEST RESTAURANT & DINING AWARDS
Best Restaurant
Gold Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver The Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Bronze Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Best Fine Dining
Gold Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Silver The Range, Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Special Occasion Dining
Gold Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Grand Celebration Dinner Cruise,
Laughlin River Tours
located at Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze The Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Best Breakfast
Gold Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Silver The Chuckwagon, Regency Casino
Bronze Bumbleberry Flats, The New Pioneer
Best Cafe/Diner
Gold Chuckwagon, Regency Casino
Silver Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Bronze Claim Jumper, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Late Night Eats
Gold Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Silver Riverview Restaurant, Riverside Resort
Bronze Bumbleberry Flats, The New Pioneer
Best Cheap Eats
Gold Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Silver Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Bronze The Chuckwagon, Regency Casino
Best Steak
Gold Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver The Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Bronze The Range, Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Prime Rib
Gold Prime Rib Room, Riverside Resort
Silver Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Bronze Chuckwagon Restaurant, Regency Casino
Best Burger
Gold Big Horn Cafe, Laughlin River Lodge
Silver Chuckwagon Restaurant, Regency Casino
Bronze Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Gold River Rock Pizza & Pasta,
Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Cove Lounge, Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze PT’s Express, Edgewater Casino Resort
Best Mexican Food
Gold Chuckwagon, Regency Casino
Silver Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Bronze El Burro Borracho, Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Tacos
Gold Chuckwagon Restaurant, Regency Casino
Silver Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Bronze Casa Serrano, Riverside Resort
Best Italian Food
Gold River Rock Pizza & Pasta, Aquarius Casino
Silver Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Bronze Chuckwagon Restaurant, Regency Casino
Best Shrimp Cocktail
Gold Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Bronze Cove Lounge, Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Seafood
Gold Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Bronze Minatos
Best Deli/Sub/Sandwich
Gold Capriotti’s, Edgewater Casino Resort
Bronze Bruce’s Taste of Chicago, Bayshore Inn
Silver The Deli, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Barbecue Food
Gold Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Bikini Bay Sports Bar & Grill
Bronze Bumbleberry Flats, The New Pioneer
Best Coffee Shop
Gold Duet Coffee and Wine, Aquarius Casino
Silver Starbucks, Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Bean & Bread, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Ice Cream
Gold Poolside Cafe, Tropicana Laughlin
Silver Thrifty Ice Cream, Avi Resort & Casino
Bronze Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Best Desserts/Sweets
Gold Duet Coffee & Wine, Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Cinnabon, Riverside Resort
Bronze Poolside Cafe. Tropicana Laughlin
BEST PLACES, PEOPLE & SERVICES
Silver The Hideout
Bronze Saltgrass Steakhouse Bar, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Martini
Gold Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Silver Cove Lounge, Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze The Hideaway Martini Lounge, Riverside Resort
Best Margarita
Gold Cove Lounge, Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver The Gourmet Room, Riverside Resort
Bronze Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Old Town Saloon
Bronze Bumbleberry Flats, The New Pioneer Casino
Best Casino Drink Service
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Place to Watch Sports
Gold Caesars Sportsbook Fan Zone, Harrah’s Laughlin
Silver Aquarius Casino Resort Sportsbook
Bronze Bourbon Street, Laughlin River Lodge
Gold Riverside Resort South Pool
Silver Aquarius Casino Resort Pool
Bronze Avi Resort & Casino
Best Beach
Gold Harrah’s Laughlin
Silver Avi Resort & Casino Beach
Bronze Big Bend State Park Beach
Best Casino Gift Shop
Gold Riverside Resort Main Gift Shop
Silver General Store, Laughlin River Lodge
Bronze Harrah’s Laughlin Gift Shop
Best River Cruise
Gold Grand Celebration River Cruise,
Laughlin River Tours
Silver U.S.S. Riverside Cruise, Riverside Resort
Bronze London Bridge Jet Boat, Laughlin River Tours
Best Jet Ski Rental
Gold Watercraft Adventure, Harrah’s Laughlin
Silver Rocky River Jet Ski, at Aquarius Casino
Bronze Laughlin Jet Ski Rentals
Best Spa Services
Gold Jean Jeffrey Salon & Day Spa, Riverside
Best Wedding Venue
Gold Grand Celebration River Cruise,
Laughlin River Tours at Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin Beach
Bronze U.S.S. Riverside Cruise, Riverside Resort
Best Catering
Gold Riverside Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Security
Gold Riverside Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Valet
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Riverside Resort
Best Lounge for Live Music
Gold Losers’ Lounge, Riverside Resort
Silver Splash Lounge, Aquarius Casino
Bronze Tango’s Lounge, Tropicana Laughlin
Best Lounge for Dancing
Gold Losers’ Lounge, Riverside Resort
Silver Rush Lounge, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Bronze Splash Lounge, Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Local Musician or Group
Gold Catbone
Silver Dry Heat
Bronze Terry Wayne Project
Best Casino Marquee Sign
Gold Aquarius Casino Resort
Silver Riverside Resort
Bronze Tropicana Laughlin
Best Casino Exterior Look
Gold Golden Nugget Laughlin
Silver Aquarius Casino Resort
Bronze Riverside Resort
Best Place to Shop
Gold Burkes Outlet, Laughlin Outlet Center
Silver Bath and Body Works, Laughlin Outlet Center
Bronze Riverside Resort Main Gift Shop
Best Movie Theatre
Gold Riverside Resort
Silver Brenden Theatres, Avi Resort & Casino
Bronze Laughlin 9 Phoenix Theatres, Laughlin Outlet Center
Best Chef
Gold Torren McClure, Riverside Resort
Silver Cole Sheridan, Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Tommy Redmond, Harrah’s Laughlin
Best Casino Host
Gold Desiree Marquez, Harrah’s Laughlin
Silver Jennie Dye, Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Dustin Funkner, Aquarius Casino Resort
Best Restaurant Server/Staff
Gold Juanita Harvey, Grand Celebration Dinner Cruise
Laughlin River Tours
Silver John Cortez, Riverside Resort
Bronze Karen Harris, Riverside Resort
Best Bartender
Gold Andee Drescher, The Hideout
Silver Rochelle Wagoner, The Hideout
Bronze Tiffany DeRiggi, Regency Casino
Best Casino Cocktail Server
Gold Melinda Blaine, Harrah’s Laughlin
Silver Britini Ferreri, Riverside Resort
Bronze Debbie Masterman, Riverside Resort
Best Coffee Baristas
Gold Duet Coffee and Wine, Aquarius
Silver Starbucks, Harrah’s Laughlin
Bronze Bean and Bread, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Best Locally Owned Small Business
Gold Laughlin River Tours
Silver RB Properties
Bronze Bruce’s Taste of Chicago
Best Community Support & Service
Gold Colorado River Food Bank
Silver Kent Divich, Renaissance Realty
Bronze Jackie Wallin, Laughlin Chamber of Commerce
Best Manager
Gold Brian Anthony, Hideout
Silver Jeff Gibson, RB Properties
Bronze Kevin Cooper, Blue Lagoon Lounge
Best Real Estate Office/Broker/Agency
Gold RE/MAX 5 Star Realty
Silver Barbarita Realty Consultants
Bronze Renaissance Realty
Thank you to all who voted!
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