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Slot payback in Reno–Tahoe

In Reno–Tahoe, North Shore Lake Tahoe posted the lowest published slot win % for August 2026 (5.39% casino share — Nevada Gaming Control Board report). Lower % means the house kept a smaller share of handle on average.

Regulator-published averages only — not a promise about individual machines or sessions. Tribal casinos are outside these state reports.

Lowest published casino win share: North Shore Lake Tahoe — 5.39% (Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played)).

August 2026 · Nevada Gaming Control Board

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Ranked by published slot win % (lower = casino kept a smaller share of handle on average).

  1. 1North Shore Lake Tahoe5.39%

    Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played) · 536 slot units in report

    NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026 · August 2026

  2. 2Sparks5.49%

    Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played) · 3,993 slot units in report

    NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026 · August 2026

  3. 3Reno5.88%

    Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played) · 8,759 slot units in report

    NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026 · August 2026

  4. 4South Shore Lake Tahoe7.05%

    Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played) · 2,577 slot units in report

    NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026 · August 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is this Reno–Tahoe slot payback list?

A ranked table of regulator-published slot averages for August 2026. It answers where machines kept a smaller casino share on average — not which machine to play or whether you will win.

Does this rank “loose” machines or promise outcomes?

No. These are jurisdiction averages from monthly regulator reports. They do not identify individual machines, denominations, or short-term odds.

What period do the Reno–Tahoe numbers cover?

August 2026, from NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026. Each row links to that official source; figures are not recalculated by CasinoList.

Why are some states missing?

We only rank where the regulator publishes a labeled slot win % or OCC-style payout % at area or property level. Pennsylvania and Indiana publish handle components without a labeled hold column — those markets are not ranked here.

Which row ranked first in Reno–Tahoe for August 2026?

North Shore Lake Tahoe — 5.39% (Slot win % (reported win ÷ dollars played)). Source: NGCB Monthly Revenue Report — August 2026.