LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas casino workers are facing financial hardship as tourism continues its seven-month decline, with many employees going weeks without scheduled shifts despite not being officially laid off.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported tourism was down 12% year-over-year in July, marking the seventh consecutive month of declining visitation. The downturn is creating a ripple effect for workers who depend on tourist volume for their livelihoods.

WATCH: Abel Garcia talks to a local who hasn't worked a shift in two months Las Vegas tourism decline leaves casino workers struggling to find shifts

Sonya Owens, who has worked at Caesars for the past year, said she hasn't worked a single shift in two months despite being on call.

"Bills backed up, and you

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