Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Las Vegas visitors tell Fox News Digital that Sin City's prices are out of touch, calling out dinner bills and resort fees. The city of Las Vegas is going all in on March Madness as it tries to reignite tourism and reverse a growing slump. Resorts across the Strip are rolling out large-scale watch parties, sportsbook events and themed experiences tied to the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments — drawing crowds for one of the busiest betting periods of the year, according to reports. It is estimated that Americans will wager $3.3 billion on this year’s tournaments — with Nevada historically seeing hundreds of millions in bets during the event, the American Gaming Association said. LAS VEGAS CASINO OWNER OFFERS UNIQUE DEAL TO ENTICE VISITORS BACK AMID SLUMP Travel advisor J.R. Longstaff, based in Florida, told Fox News Digital that the tournament contin