It's been a while since we last tackled this question -- August 1, 2008, to be precise -- and there's been some surprising jostling in the rankings. Also of some surprise is how many less slots many properties have, which we assume is a reflection on the economy.
The source for these statistics is the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly Non-Restricted Count Report, which details the types and number of games currently on the floor at all Nevada casinos. Back in 2008, MGM Grand was the winner, with 2,550 slots, followed by Bellagio (2,440), and Bally's (2,350).
Fast forward to September 30, 2011 (the most recent date for which figures have been released) and Bellagio now tops the list, at 2,270, followed by MGM Grand with 2,150, and a tie for third place between Aria and Mirage, each with 2,020.
The statistics are somewhat muddied by the fact Venetian and Palazzo are treated as one property, with a combined total of 2,829, likewise Wynn and Encore, with 2,700. We took your question literally and stuck to properties on the Strip proper, but if you venture further south, South Point has 2,630 slots and Silverton has 2,041.
Bally's, which historically has been a contender and came in at #3 in 2008 with 2,350 is now down to a mere 1,030. Off-Strip casino-wise, Sam's Town has also slashed its slot inventory from 3,030 to 2,105.
To find the most slots on any casino floor today, you'll need to head west to Red Rock, which topped the list in September with 3,010.
Another interesting development is a shift in the leaders for most casino-floor space, which has formerly been dominated by MGM Grand, which now comes in third place at 156,023 sq. feet. Second is Bellagio, at 159,760 sq. feet, while the winner is Mandalay Bay, which boasts 160,344 sq. feet of casino-floor space.
