Category: Reports
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How Big Is Nevada’s Legal Brothel Industry, Really?
Ask how big Nevada’s legal brothel industry is and the easiest answer is 16. As of August 2026, there are 16 operating legal brothels scattered across six of Nevada’s rural counties. But counting brothels tells us surprisingly little about the actual size of the industry. How many sex workers work in those 16 businesses? How…
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Nevada Brothel Genealogy: Names, Properties and Successor Businesses
Ask when a Nevada brothel opened and you can get several different answers that are all technically correct. A business may operate for decades under one name before moving to another building. A building may house several brothels in succession. The operating business and the real estate can change hands at different times. A brothel…
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Nevada Brothel Status Report 2026
Nevada’s legal brothel industry is not particularly easy to keep track of. Brothels close, reopen and change owners. Courtesans move from one house to another. Some brothels publish detailed schedules and individual profiles, while others maintain little more than a basic website or social media presence. Search for a current list of Nevada brothels and…