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Las Vegas Poker Room Closure Signals Tourism Decline

3/21/2026

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  • The closure of a Resorts World poker room on March 30 signals a downturn for Las Vegas tourism, leaving eight poker rooms on the Strip.
  • Gaming revenue fell 11% year over year to $747.7 million in January 2026.
  • Visitor numbers dropped 7.5% in 2025 to 38.5 million, not seen since the early 2000s.
  • Experts say younger gamblers favor online betting, reducing in-person gambling activity.