An economist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas expressed concern about Las Vegas gaming and tourism for the rest of the year and the start of 2026.

Stephen Miller and the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) released a mid-year report this week, discussing the year-to-date decline in visitation (6.5%) and gaming revenue (1.1%) on the Strip. The report noted that the national economy faces a slowdown and uncertainty in the next six to 18 months over tariffs and the business climate that could exacerbate both.

CBER’s most recent Tourism Index for Southern Nevada declined 2.1 percent month over month and 2.2 percent year over year.

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