Locals supporting Boyd Gaming at Orleans Casino offsetting a dip in the tourist market in Las Vegas
Boyd Gaming's Orleans Hotel and Casino Bucks Trend Amid Las Vegas Tourism Slump
In the face of a four-month long decline in Las Vegas tourism, Boyd Gaming's Orleans Hotel and Casino stands as a beacon of resilience. The property, located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, has managed to maintain its financial stability through a strong local following.
Two years ago, Boyd Gaming solidified its local following by announcing a sponsorship with the Las Vegas Raiders. The announcement, made at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, marked the beginning of a partnership that has proven to be instrumental in the property's success.
The Orleans Hotel and Casino attracts a significant number of local patrons, making it a vital contributor to Boyd Gaming's overall financial performance. In fact, the property has been instrumental in helping Boyd Gaming weather the current economic slowdown.
Recent financial reports show that other Boyd properties focused on locals, such as Aliante, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, and Joker’s Wild, have seen a nearly 2% revenue increase in the recent quarter. This trend underscores the value of the local customer segment for Boyd Gaming.
In contrast, higher-end and Strip-focused properties are facing softening demand overall, with Las Vegas tourism challenging particularly at the lower and middle market tiers. The Orleans’ hybrid local-tourist approach provides a unique advantage in this market environment.
The decline in Las Vegas tourism volume was evident in June, with a 6.5% drop reported. Boyd Gaming, like many other casino operators in the city, is currently dealing with these declines. However, the Orleans Hotel and Casino has proven to be a key indicator of the company's financial performance, serving as a barometer for its resilience in a softer market.
The partnership between Boyd Gaming and the Las Vegas Raiders, which is for locals gaming, further reinforces the property's appeal to local patrons. As the visitation results for July are expected to be released on Wednesday, it will be interesting to see how the Orleans Hotel and Casino continues to perform amidst the ongoing tourism slump.
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- Despite the gambling trends indicating a decline in Las Vegas tourism, the casino-culture at Boyd Gaming's Orleans Hotel and Casino, underpinned by its local following, has remained resilient, even bucking the trend during a four-month slump.
- Casino-personalities, such as Raiders players, have bolstered the Orleans Hotel and Casino's appeal, with its sponsorship by Boyd Gaming proving instrumental in attracting local patrons and highlighting the value of casino-games aimed at the local customer segment.
- Amidst the ongoing tourism slump, responsible gambling practices have gained increased importance, and the Orleans Hotel and Casino's hybrid local-tourist approach, blending casino-culture with personalized experiences, seems to have provided a unique advantage, setting an example for casino-and-gambling industry resilience in challenging market conditions.
