New Jersey Gambling Revenue Reaches $600 Million in April

(AsiaGameHub) –   New Jersey’s gambling revenue exceeded $600 million in April, driven by expansion in online casinos, sports betting, and Atlantic City’s physical casinos.

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Good to Know

• Overall gambling revenue increased by 12% during April.
• Online gambling generated $263.1 million, surpassing revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos for the eighth consecutive month.
• Five out of nine Atlantic City casinos reported lower land-based gambling revenue compared to April 2019.

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Online casino activity continued to hold the biggest portion of New Jersey’s gambling market. Revenue from internet gambling grew by nearly 12% to $263.1 million, while physical casino revenue saw a yearly increase of almost 12%, reaching $235.5 million.

Sports betting contributed a further $102.1 million in revenue, a rise of almost 13%. Sportsbooks handled over $934 million in bets prior to paying out winnings and covering expenses.

Atlantic City Still Has A Mixed Casino Picture

While the top-line figure appears robust, Atlantic City’s casino floors have not completely bounced back. Five casinos still reported lower revenue from in-person gambling than they did in April 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Casino operators monitor physical casino earnings attentively because revenue from online gambling and sports betting is shared with sportsbook operators and technology partners. This makes land-based casino revenue a more direct indicator of the core casino operation.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was the leader in Atlantic City with just over $67 million in in-person gambling revenue, a 14.5% increase. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City came next with $45.3 million, up 9.1%, and Ocean Casino Resort produced $36.5 million, a 19.5% rise.

Caesars Atlantic City recorded one of the most significant percentage increases, jumping 31.9% to $19.3 million. Golden Nugget Atlantic City was the sole casino to see a drop, falling 3% to $10.7 million. Slot machines generated $169.3 million, and table games contributed $66.2 million.

Jane Bokunewicz, director of Stockton University Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism, said:

“Amid persistent headwinds, including the recent opening of live table games at Resorts World New York City, it will be interesting to see if Atlantic City’s gaming industry will be able to carry this growth into the summer tourism season.”

She added:

“With visitors returning to take advantage of the city’s many amenities, the second annual Soar & Shore airshow later this month, and the resort’s potential as a destination for those enjoying the FIFA World Cup festivities, there certainly will be a lot to look forward to this summer and reasons to hope that the season’s challenges will be balanced by opportunities.”

FanDuel, operating through Golden Nugget, led New Jersey’s online gambling market with $58.8 million, an 11.4% increase. DraftKings, associated with Resorts Casino Hotel, declined 10.6% to $41.9 million. BetMGM, partnered with Borgata, grew 10.4% to $32.7 million.

For online sports betting, FanDuel in partnership with Meadowlands Racetrack was first with $39.7 million, a 25% gain. DraftKings with Resorts was next at $25.7 million, up 15%.

Borgata also held the top spot for total gaming revenue in New Jersey for the first quarter of 2026, with $352.7 million. Golden Nugget took second place at $266.1 million, aided by a state-leading $235.7 million in online gaming revenue. Resorts Casino Hotel ranked third with $197.5 million, followed by Hard Rock Atlantic City at $185.2 million and Ocean Casino Resort at $122.7 million.