Derek Stevens on Gaming & Creative Ways to Attract Visitors

Nevada Week | Derek Stevens on Gaming & Creative Ways to Attract Visitors

SEASON 8: EPISODE 832 | Airdate: 02/12/2026

International visitation to Las Vegas fell more than seven percent in 2025, according to the LVCVA. Downtown casino owner Derek Stevens found a creative way to encourage Canadian visitors to come to Las Vegas. We talk to him about tourism, rising costs, and other topics affecting the downtown area.

Guests

• Derek Stevens, Owner of Circa, Golden Gate and The D Casinos

Resources

• Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
• The D
• Circa