Tourists are coming to Las Vegas – and their number remains high. Only in April, 4.8 million passengers passed through Harry Reid International Airport, as the Clark County Department of Aviation stated on Tuesday, May 23.
The huge increase compared to the previous year:
Compared to April last year, the traffic at the airport increased by 12.8%. In March, the number of passengers was even higher – 4.94 million.
We still don’t know how many passengers were tourists since the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Nevada Gaming Control Board still didn’t release their reports about the numbers of visitors and casino gaming statistics. It’s expected that they’ll announce the numbers during the next week, as a part of monthly tourism indicators.
However, what we do know is that the number of tourists increased by 21.9% compared to last year when, during the first four months of the year, Las Vegas visited 18.3 million people.
It’s expected that the numbers will increase even more since 335.000 visitors are expected to come for the Memorial Day weekend. Per LVCVA’s research, the number of visitors will be 3.7% higher than last year. It will impact the hotel industry as well, so it’s expected that 93% of Las Vegas hotel rooms will be occupied, which is, again, 0.4% more than last year.
This will mean a lot for the overall economy of the city since the tourists are expected to spend about $387.3 million during the extended weekend, and the total estimated impact on the community will be about $684.4 million.
Domestic and foreign tourists:
Airport officials expect that the average number of visitors a day will be about 600.000 during the holiday. They warned passengers that the airport would be more crowded than usual.
The number of tourists from the USA increased by 12.2%. Only in April, the number of USA residents was 4.5 million. The increase is even bigger when we look at the total number of domestic tourists during the year, which was 17 million – an increase of 20.1% compared to the results from 2022.
There also were more foreign tourists than usual – 33.3% more than in 2022. In April, Las Vegas visited 266.536 of them, and in four months, their number was 960.486, which is 75.1% more than last year.
The largest number of visitors came with Southwest Airlines, a domestic low-cost airline, and it was followed by Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The reason behind it is that the companies increased the number of seats and flights toward Las Vegas.
When it comes to foreign companies, the most successful were Air Canada, Flair, and Westjet. Among the European airlines, the most tourists came via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Edelweiss, all of which recorded an increased number of sold tickets.
The legal status of online casinos in India is complex and varies by state. While there is no federal law that explicitly addresses online gambling, the legality depends on state regulations and the type of gambling involved.
Key Points:
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No National Law: India does not have a specific national law regulating online casinos. However, the Public Gambling Act of 1867 prohibits operating physical casinos and gambling houses, but it doesn't cover online platforms, leaving a legal grey area for online gambling.
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State-Specific Laws: Some Indian states, like Goa, Sikkim, and Daman, have legalized land-based casinos, and others, such as Sikkim, have also licensed online gambling. Many states have banned gambling altogether, including online gambling.
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Online Sports Betting: Betting on sports, particularly cricket, is very popular in India. However, it's only explicitly legal in some states like Sikkim and Nagaland, which have laws permitting online gaming and betting.
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Legal Gray Area: Many international online casinos accept Indian players and operate legally under licenses from offshore jurisdictions (like Curacao or the UK Gambling Commission). As long as players are gambling on licensed platforms, the risk is minimal, but local authorities may still choose to regulate or restrict online gambling.
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Cryptocurrency: Some Indian players prefer using cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) for online gambling, as it provides a layer of anonymity and security.
While online casinos aren't explicitly legal across all of India, many international casinos accept Indian players, and online gambling continues to grow in popularity. Players should ensure they use licensed platforms and understand local laws before engaging in online gaming.
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