New Jersey’s gambling industry recorded another strong performance in October 2025, with the state’s latest results confirming growth across every major segment. Newly released figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that combined gaming revenue from casinos, racetracks, and their online partners reached $611.1 million for the month, marking a significant year-on-year rise and reinforcing the market’s continued momentum throughout 2025.
Internet Gaming Hits Historic High for the State
The standout performance came from internet gaming, which delivered a state-record $260.3 million in revenue for October. That figure represents a 21.8% increase compared to the same month in 2024 and finally surpasses the quarter-billion-dollar threshold after months of approaching it. The total was also well above the state’s previous high of $248.8 million set in August.
Online slots and table games contributed $257.7 million of the monthly total, an increase of 22%, while peer-to-peer internet poker added $2.6 million, up 11.1% from the previous year. Year-to-date internet gaming revenue reached $2.39 billion through October 2025, a 22.6% rise over the 2024 period.
FanDuel Casino, operating under Golden Nugget’s license, led the online sector with $60.9 million in October revenue. DraftKings followed at $48.5 million, while BetMGM and the Borgata secured the third-highest total at $33.2 million. FanDuel’s performance stood out statewide, marking a 26.1% year-over-year increase and contributing to Golden Nugget’s combined $79.9 million from its five online platforms.
Land-Based Casinos and Sports Wagering Also Expand
Land-based casino performance also trended upward. The nine casino hotels in Atlantic City reported $234.7 million in Casino Win for October, representing a 12.5% increase compared to October 2024. Slot machines generated $174.4 million, an increase of 9.1%, while table games reported $60.3 million, up 23.5% year-on-year. Year-to-date Casino Win reached $2.44 billion through October, showing a 3.4% rise over the prior year.
Sports wagering similarly showed impressive momentum. Sports betting revenue for the month totaled $116.1 million, up 49.8% compared to October 2024. Of this figure, $110.7 million came from online wagering—an increase of 45.9%—while retail sports betting accounted for $5.4 million, surging 242.5% from last year. The month’s total handle reached $1.24 billion, including $1.19 billion in online wagers and $43.8 million spent at retail locations. The statewide betting hold for October stood at 9.39%.
Operator standings remained consistent: FanDuel and Meadowlands led the online sports wagering category with $39.9 million, DraftKings and Resorts World were second with $30.5 million, and BetFanatics and Bally’s reported $11.4 million. Meadowlands also maintained its top position in retail revenue at $2.3 million.
According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, total gaming revenue year-to-date reached $5.74 billion through October 2025, up 10% compared to the same point last year. This included $2.39 billion from internet gaming, $914.6 million from sports wagering, and $2.44 billion generated by land-based casinos. Total Gross Revenue Taxes amounted to $88.2 million for October and $699.9 million for the year-to-date period.
