Laughlin Buzz

Jul 31, 2022

Laughlin Gaming Revenue down 14.65% for June 2022

   Laughlin, NV



Laughlin Casino gaming revenue, as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, was down -14.65% for the month of JUNE 2022 compared to JUNE 2021 

Laughlin gaming win in JUNE 2022:  $36,438,427 
Laughlin gaming win in JUNE 2021:  $42,690,547 

All other areas of Clark County were down except for the Las Vegas Strip which showed a +22.7% increase.    Mesquite did gain 0.4%

Comparison to other areas: 

Statewide             +8.06%     led by a big increase on the LV Strip
Clark County        +10.49%   led by a big increase on the LV Strip

LV Strip       +22.7%  
Downtown                -11.6%  
North Las Vegas       -8.31%  
Laughlin                -14.65%  
Boulder Strip        -11.86%  
Mesquite                +0.4%  

 
































For the fiscal year Laughlin gaming revenue is still up 8.82%




Source of data and graphic:  Nevada Gaming Control Board, 
https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=172



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Jul 30, 2022

Laughlin Visitor Volume down for June of 2022

Laughlin, NV


Visitor Volume data released by the LVCVA showed a 2.2% drop in Laughlin for June 2022 compared to June of 2021.    

Comparing the number of visitors in 2022 to the number in 2019, when there was no pandemic, Laughlin is down  ‐33.9%   

Totals and comparison by year: 

June 2022  109,700 visitors

June 2021  112,200 visitors

June 2019  166,000  visitors  (no COVID-19 Pandemic)


Year to Date (through June) statistics are also down, - 0.3% compared to 2021, -33.7% compared to 2019

2021:  626,600 Visitors

2022:  624,500 Visitors 

2019:  942,300 Visitors


The number of passengers coming in to the Airport (from chartered flights ) also dropped sharply and has contributed to the loss of visitors.   Visitor numbers are down ‐44.1% comparing June of 2022 to June of 2021 and down ‐73.4% comparing June of 2022 to June of 2019.

2022:  5,010 

2021:  8,963 

2019:  18,833  

  Source of data and graphic  lvcva.com 


Gross Gaming Revenue in Laughlin was also down in June by 14.6%   




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One Buffet, One Brunch Open in Laughlin, NV

 Laughlin, NV


Post-Pandemic only one buffet is currently open in Laughlin.  This is at the Riverside Resort.  


Here is a recent video from Explore Vegas showing the Riverside Buffet and the selections offered.


There is also a weekend brunch open at Bumbleberry Flats in the Pioneer Casino.   


Below is a recent video of the brunch, by Explore Vegas. 

Another loss to the buffet scene is the all you can eat Crab Legs and Seafood Buffets.

There does not appear to be any movement toward any other buffets opening in Laughlin at this time. 

Harrah's Laughlin took all their buffet signage down and changed the space into part of the sportsbook and a sports viewing area.  Tropicana Laughlin closed their buffet long ago, even before the pandemic.  

Golden Nugget has not had a brunch in several years either.   Since the closure during the pandemic,  the Avi Casino has not opened their buffet. 

Aquarius changed their buffet area into Cafe Aquarius.  The Edgewater buffet is not in use. 

Keep in mind pricing and selections on the buffet/brunch are subject to change, as is the hours/days they might be open.   The pandemic still has a lingering effect on employee availability at the Casinos and restaurants. 

If you have visited the buffet or brunch in Laughlin, leave a comment or come to our Facebook group and share your experience. 



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Jul 2, 2022

Laughlin Casino Gaming Revenue Drops for May 2022

  Laughlin, NV

 

Laughlin Casino gaming revenue, as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, was down -2.94% for the month of May 2022 compared to May 2021 

Laughlin gaming win in May 2022:  $46,719,834 
Laughlin gaming win in May 2021:  $48,132,972 

Comparison to other areas: 

Statewide             +5.71% 
Clark County        +7.13% 
LV Strip       +11.62%  
Downtown                +5.25%  
North Las Vegas       -5.16%  
Laughlin                -2.94%  
Boulder Strip        -0.47%  
Mesquite                -0.04%  



 












For the fiscal year        Laughlin gaming revenue is still up 11.23%



Source of data and graphic:  Nevada Gaming Control Board, 
https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=172


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Laughlin Visitor Volume down for May 2022











Laughlin, NV

Visitor Volume data released by the LVCVA showed a 5.9% drop in Laughlin for May 2022 compared to May 0f 2021.    The number of passengers coming in to the Airport (from chartered flights ) also dropped sharply.

May 2022  110,400 visitors

May 2021  117,300 visitors

May2019  158,700  visitors  (no COVID-19 Pandemic)

Comparing the number of visitors in 2022 to the number in 2019, when there was no pandemic effect, Laughlin is down  ‐30.49%   

Room rates continue to be higher

Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) in Laughlin 

May 2022  $73.74   

May 2021 $74.09 

May 2019 $52.94 

Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)  was down 6.38% for May of 2022 when compared to May of 2021

May 2022  $38.05

May2021  $40.60

May 2019  $33.88 

 Laughlin/Bullhead City Airport Passengers showed a big drop for May of 2022 when compared to May 2021.  Volume was down 28.6%.  Comparing May of 2022 to May of 2019 the visitor volume is even worse, down 71%

May 2022  6,851   

May 2021 9,599

May 2019 23,662



 

Gross Gaming Revenue in Laughlin was also down in May by 2.9%  Read more



  Source of data/graphic  lvcva.com 


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