Laughlin Buzz

Aug 31, 2019

Laughlin Visitor Volume Down in July. Gaming Revenue Increases.

Laughlin, NV
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released their July 2019 visitor statistics.  



Visitor Volume to Laughlin was down 3% in July 2019 compared to the same period in July of 2018.  

As reported by the LVCVA, there were 182,300 visitors in July 2019 compared to 188,000 in July of 2018.   


Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) was down slightly ‐0.6%

This marks the 7th month in a row that Laughlin's visitor volume dropped compared to the previous year.



Source:  https://www.lvcva.com/stats-and-facts/visitor-statistics/

Laughlin's Visitor Volume Percentages (Increase or Decrease) 
thus far in 2019 are as follows:

January     -4.2%  
February    -6.7%  
March         -3.4%
April           -4.7%
May             -1.1%
June           -4.1%
July            -3.0%
For 2019 Year to Date Laughlin visitation is down -3.8%





Although Visitor Numbers were down, Gaming Revenue up 5.82% :   

Laughlin Gaming Revenue up for 3rd Consecutive Month

Laughlin, NV
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Nevada Gaming Revenue (Win) Report for Laughlin for July 2019. 



Laughlin gaming revenue as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board was $43,772,942 for June of 2019 compared to $41,363,536 in July of 2018.  

This is an increase of  5.82% and is the 3rd consecutive month Laughlin Casinos have posted increases. 


Source:  Nevada GamingControl Board report
https://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=15047

July Gaming Revenue Breakdowns for other parts of Clark County:

Las Vegas Strip             up          1.63% 
Downtown Las Vegas   up          7.56%
North Las Vegas           down     -0.89% 
Boulder Strip                 up          3.83%   (includes Casinos in Henderson) 
Laughlin                         up          5.82%  
Mesquite                        up           5.72%


For Laughlin, 2019 gaming revenue by month thus far was:

January    +1.83% 
February   -0.68%
March       -4.23%
April          -2.67%
May          +3.22%
June         +8.41% 
July          +5.82%


Even though Gaming Revenue was up, June Visitor Volume to Laughlin was down 3% compared to the same period in June of 2018.  




Aug 29, 2019

Labor Day Weekend - Buffet and Big Horn Cafe Specials at Laughlin River Lodge

Laughlin, NV
Laughlin River Lodge

The Buffet at Laughlin River Lodge is open for Labor Day Weekend. 

They will be serving a Brunch Buffet on August 31st-September 2nd from
7am-12pm  and a Dinner Buffet on August 30th-September 1st from 4pm-9pm.
See flyer below for prices.




In the Big Horn Cafe at Laughlin River Lodge there will be a BBQ Special.  
August 30th-September 2nd (while supplies last).   We have had the BBQ and it is one of the best in the area!     Prices and menu items are below:


There is also a Labor Day Lawn Party on Saturday and Sunday at Laughlin River Lodge.  Details: 



Laughlin River Lodge is located at: 
2700 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, Nevada 89029



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Aug 24, 2019

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks in Laughlin


Laughlin, NV


Avi Resort & Casino 


Labor Day Weekend


LABOR DAY FIREWORKS SHOW! 
Sunday, September 1st 

Time:  at Dusk 
Place: at the 💥 Beach Overlook







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Avi Casino to Close Poker Room, just weeks after the Colorado Belle Poker Room Closed

Laughlin, NV

If you like to play Live Poker in Laughlin, the choices of where to play are about to get smaller. 

Sadly, the Poker Room at the Colorado Belle was closed in July.

Now the latest closure is coming to the Avi.  After September 2, 2019 they will close their Poker Room. 

Colorado Belle Poker Room (now closed)


Photo shared by Debbie H. in our FB Group

For an open Poker Room, check out Harrah's Laughlin or the Riverside Resort. 


Harrah's Poker Room. 
Picture source:
https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-laughlin/casino/poker 



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Labor Day Weekend Lawn Party at Laughlin River Lodge

Laughlin, NV

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August 31st and September 1st   -  8am-1pm

FREE Family Fun includes face painting, snow cones, bounce house, and water slide!

Shopping Bazaar- up to 70% off
Holiday gifts & décor, clothes & kids items.

Music, Street Style Food & Drinks




Laughlin River Lodge is located at: 
2700 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, Nevada 89029


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Aug 1, 2019

Laughlin Visitor Volume Down for 6th Consecutive Month

Laughlin, NV

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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released their June 2019 visitor statistics.  

Source:  https://www.lvcva.com/stats-and-facts/visitor-statistics/

June Visitor Volume to Laughlin was down 4.1% compared to the same period in 2018.  As reported by the LVCVA, there were 166,000 visitors in June 2019 compared to 173,100 in June of 2018.   

Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) was down ‐4.4%

This marks the 6th consecutive month of decreases in Laughlin's visitor volume.



In January, Laughlin visitor numbers were down    -4.2%  
In February, Laughlin visitor numbers were down  -6.7%  
In March, Laughlin visitor numbers were down       -3.4%
In April, Laughlin visitor numbers were down         -4.7%
In May, Laughlin visitor numbers were down           -1.1%
In June, Laughlin visitor numbers were down         -4.1%
For 2019 Year to Date Laughlin visitation is down -4.0%

Even as Visitor Numbers were Down, Gaming Revenue was up 8.41%  
See the Gaming Revenue Numbers Here







Laughlin Casinos post 8.41% gain in Gaming Revenue for June 2019

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Nevada Gaming Revenue (Win) Report for Laughlin 



Laughlin gaming revenue as reported by the Nevada Gaming Board was $39,413,079 for June of 2019 compared to $36,356,162 in June of 2018.  

This is an increase of  8.41% 




June Gaming Revenue Breakdowns area:

Las Vegas Strip             up         17.69% 
Downtown Las Vegas   up         18.55%
North Las Vegas            up        13.03% 
Boulder Strip                 up          9.45%   (includes Casinos in Henderson) 
Laughlin                         up          8.41%  
Mesquite                        up          2.91%



For Laughlin, so far in 2019 gaming revenue by month was:

January    +1.83% 
February   -0.68%
March       -4.23%
April          -2.67%
May          +3.22%
June         +8,41%



Even though Gaming Revenue was up, June Visitor Volume to Laughlin was down 4.1% compared to the same period in 2018.  


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