Nevada’s casinos managed a modest rebound in February, pulling in roughly $1.24 billion in gaming win, a 1.5% increase compared with a year earlier. The slight lift was enough to nudge fiscal year totals higher, even as different parts of the state headed in different directions.
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly revenue report, nonrestricted licensees reported $1,236,196,257 in gaming win for February 2026, up 1.50% from $1,217,899,083 in February 2025. That performance lifted fiscal year win 0.79% year to date. The report breaks the numbers down by county and market, revealing who is really carrying the load.
State tax take slips
While gaming win ticked up, the state’s cut actually slipped. Nevada collected $72,955,106 in percentage fees during March 2026 based on taxable revenues generated in February, a 3.04% drop from the prior year. As reported by FOX5 Las Vegas, that gap has more to do with timing and shifts in taxable revenue than with a clean, across the board surge.
Strip edges up while downtown slides
Clark County casinos reported $1,071,506,737 in gaming win for February, a 0.74% increase that shows how much of the statewide story still runs through Las Vegas. The Strip alone accounted for $696,285,791, up 0.86% from a year earlier. Downtown Las Vegas did not share in that glow, falling 4.18% to $69,782,180. It is a reminder that a strong Strip can coexist with a softer picture elsewhere in the valley. Those market breakdowns are detailed in the Nevada Gaming Control Board report.
Reno and northern markets lead the gains
Outside southern Nevada, the north did some heavy lifting. Washoe County reported $84,158,609 in gaming win, a 7.13% jump, and Reno itself posted $60,576,163, up 7.73% year over year. Elko and Wendover also finished in positive territory, while Laughlin slid about 8.8%. Those regional swings were summarized by FOX5 Las Vegas, underscoring that not every gambling town is riding the same wave.
What comes next
Analysts are quick to note that a single month can be warped by a few big wins, volatile baccarat hold or a hot or cold streak in the sportsbooks. Casino operators will be eyeing spring convention traffic and the summer travel season to see whether February’s numbers are a blip or the start of a trend. Researchers at the UNLV Center for Gaming Research will be tracking those swings statewide to see if this modest rebound has legs.
