Modern mega-casinos are designed to be self-contained cities, offering absolute comfort and sensory overload 24/7.

Operating a massive hotel-casino complex requires a shocking amount of electricity, water, and waste management.

The Massive Energy and Water Demands

A single mega-resort uses more electricity in a day than many small towns consume in an entire month.

Casinos consume millions of gallons of water daily for hotel laundry, giant swimming pools, and extensive landscaping.

• Casinos rarely turn off their exterior lights, contributing significantly to urban light pollution
• The constant influx of millions of tourists drastically increases local carbon emissions from air travel and taxis
• Lake Mead, the primary water source for Vegas, has seen record low levels due in part to the massive local demand

How Casinos Are Becoming More Sustainable

Major corporations are finally realizing that eco-friendly policies not only help the planet but also save them millions in utility bills.

Casinos are replacing millions of incandescent bulbs with highly efficient LED lighting to drastically cut power usage.

The casinos of the future will need to prove that they can provide world-class entertainment without destroying the planet.