Downtown Las Vegas casinos experienced increased foot traffic in August, bucking a national trend of less foot traffic due to the lingering Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Jeffries Equities Research.
According to the report, national foot traffic in casinos and casino districts was down 18 percent in August, as compared to July. Foot traffic on the Las Vegas Strip was down 24 percent compared to July, and 26 percent compared to July 2019, mirroring the national foot traffic dip. In Downtown Las Vegas, though, foot traffic volume was up 10 percent compared to July, and 10 percent over August 2019.
Downtown Las Vegas registered $71.2 million in gaming revenue in July, down from $79 million in June when an all-time record was set. The July numbers, however, were 35.5 percent higher than 2019. Analysts speculate the opening of the Circa Resort in October boosted the district’s overall numbers.
