Laughlin (Nevada gaming area)
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The American Gaming Association
lists Laughlin as #17 out of the top 20 US Casino Markets by annual revenue, right behind Downtown. The Nevada Gaming Commission
revenue as listed in the annual gaming abstract for fiscal year 2008 (1 July 2007 through 31 June 2008). Equivalent figures for Downtown are shown for comparison. Licenses in Laughlin are only reported in one group. All casinos make more than $1,000,000 in gaming revenue annually.
Gaming Licenses for Laughlin followed by rooms in resort (if applicable)
There are actually 11 casinos reported in the abstract, but one license is just EDGEWATER HOTEL & CASINO - RACE & SPORTS and the REGENCY CASINO in Laughlin has only 75 slot machines and no hotel rooms, so averaging was done over 9 resorts. The Avi Resort & Casino
is not included in the report because it is a Native American casino and its operation is not governed by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
American Gaming Association
The American Gaming Association is a United States gaming industry association.The AGA was founded in 1995 with the goal of promoting, educating and lobbying on behalf of the gaming entertainment industry through education and advocacy...
lists Laughlin as #17 out of the top 20 US Casino Markets by annual revenue, right behind Downtown. The Nevada Gaming Commission
Nevada Gaming Commission
The Nevada Gaming Commission is a Nevada state governmental agency involved in the regulation of casinos throughout the state, along with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. It was founded in 1959 by the Nevada Legislature....
revenue as listed in the annual gaming abstract for fiscal year 2008 (1 July 2007 through 31 June 2008). Equivalent figures for Downtown are shown for comparison. Licenses in Laughlin are only reported in one group. All casinos make more than $1,000,000 in gaming revenue annually.
| Laughlin | Downtown | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Over $12 m | Under $12 m | ||
| Pit | $65,043,602 | $135,223,563 | $3,655,995 |
| Slots | $526,063,799 | $462,772,641 | $20,907,383 |
| Poker | $6,119,576 | $8,656,695 | |
| Race | $2,845,657 | $3,157,740 | |
| Sports | $2,641,279 | $4,489,416 | |
| Total | $602,713,913 | $614,300,055 | $24,563,378 |
| Number of Casinos | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| Average / Gaming | $66,968,213 | $55,845,460 | $4,912,676 |
| Average / Non-Gaming | $35,842,813 | $44,182,844 | $3,164,262 |
Gaming Licenses for Laughlin followed by rooms in resort (if applicable)
- 13288-02 : AQUARIUS CASINO RESORT : 1,907
- 10720-01 : HARRAH'S CASINO HOTEL LAUGHLIN : 1,561
- 04177-02 : EDGEWATER HOTEL & CASINO : 1,450
- 29871-01 : EDGEWATER HOTEL & CASINO - RACE & SPORTS :
- 00920-03 : RIVERSIDE RESORT & CASINO : 1,405
- 10441-01 : COLORADO BELLE HOTEL & CASINO : 1,168
- 04737-04 : RIVER PALMS RESORT CASINO : 1,000
- 09430-01 : TROPICANA EXPRESS HOTEL & CASINO : 1,000
- 03403-05 : PIONEER HOTEL AND GAMBLING HALL : 416
- 01949-04 : GOLDEN NUGGET-LAUGHLIN : 300
- 03644-04 : REGENCY CASINO : no rooms
There are actually 11 casinos reported in the abstract, but one license is just EDGEWATER HOTEL & CASINO - RACE & SPORTS and the REGENCY CASINO in Laughlin has only 75 slot machines and no hotel rooms, so averaging was done over 9 resorts. The Avi Resort & Casino
Avi Resort & Casino
The Avi Resort & Casino is a resort located on the banks of the Colorado River between Laughlin, Nevada, and Needles, California it is owned by the Fort Mojave Tribe. It has 465 rooms, a casino, and a 260 space RV park with internet access.-History:...
is not included in the report because it is a Native American casino and its operation is not governed by the Nevada Gaming Commission.