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, 

showdocument.aspx (nv.gov)

 

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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.     

Totals and comparison of visitor numbers by year: 

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. 

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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. 

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 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  

  

Best Pizza                                    

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

Best Happy Hour                         

Gold              Old Town Saloon       

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

 

Best Bloody Mary                         

Gold              The Hideout 

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

 Best Pool                                      

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 

 

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