UNLV Study Finds Rising Hold Rates in Nevada Slot Machines
An analysis by the UNLV Center for Gaming Research indicates that Nevada slot machines now pay back less to players than two decades ago, reinforcing longstanding suspicions among Las Vegas patrons that the games have become “tighter.” The study reports that statewide slot hold rates have increased from 6.55% in 2004 to 7.1% in 2025, …