Las Vegas Sands (LVS) saw its stock price plummet 5.15% in pre-market trading on Thursday, as the casino sector faced a broad selloff. The significant drop comes amidst growing concerns over the impact of a recent U.S. tariff announcement on the gaming industry.

While specific details of the tariffs were not immediately available, investors appear to be reacting to potential implications for international business operations and tourism, both crucial factors for casino companies with global presence like Las Vegas Sands. The announcement has sparked fears of reduced international travel and potential retaliation from affected countries, which could negatively impact casino operators with significant overseas operations.

Las Vegas Sands is not alone in this downturn, as other major players in the casino industry are also experiencing significant pre-market declines. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts both fell by approximately 5%, while Wynn Resorts dropped 3.7%, and the U.S. listing of Melco Resorts decreased by 3.2%. This sector-wide reaction underscores the perceived gravity of the tariff announcement and its potential ramifications for the gaming industry as a whole.