New Jersey’s gaming industry posted mixed results in May 2026, with strong gains in online casino activity offsetting declines in sports wagering, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Total gaming revenue across casinos, racetracks, and partners reached $627.1 million, a 2.0% increase compared with $614.7 million in May 2025. Year-to-date total gaming revenue climbed to $2.93 billion, up 7.2% from $2.74 billion in the same period last year. The state collected $87.4 million in gross revenue taxes for May, bringing the year-to-date total to $419.5 million.

Casino Win and Internet Gaming Expansion

Revenue from the nine Atlantic City casino hotels totaled $265.6 million in May 2026, edging up 0.1% from $265.3 million a year earlier. Year-to-date casino win reached $1.15 billion, reflecting 3.0% growth over the prior year.

Internet gaming once again provided the strongest momentum. Online casino win reached $276.3 million in May, up 11.9% from $246.8 million in May 2025. This figure also surpassed earlier monthly records, continuing a sustained upward trend in the sector. Year-to-date internet gaming revenue climbed to $1.32 billion, marking a 14.4% increase over the same period in 2025.

Sports wagering, however, moved in the opposite direction. Gross revenue from sportsbooks totaled $85.2 million in May, a 16.9% decline from $102.5 million a year earlier. Year-to-date sports betting revenue also dipped slightly to $455.7 million, down 1.0%.

Online Casino Market Leaders and Operator Performance

According to the report, FanDuel Casino remained the dominant force in New Jersey’s iGaming market, generating $64 million in May revenue and surpassing $302.5 million year-to-date. DraftKings followed with $47 million, while BetMGM recorded $34.6 million.

Together, these three operators accounted for nearly $146 million in monthly online casino revenue, more than half of the state’s total iGaming win.

Several operators posted significant year-over-year growth. Hard Rock Bet reported $18.3 million in revenue, up 39.7% from May 2025. Fanatics Casino recorded $13.5 million, surging 115.7%, while BetRivers generated $12.4 million, up 54.3%.

Other brands also contributed to the market’s expansion. Borgata posted $22.4 million, Caesars Palace generated $19.0 million, and Golden Nugget reported $10.8 million. Smaller operators, including bet365, BetParx, and Mohegan Sun, also posted notable gains across the month.

Record Pace Continues for New Jersey iGaming

The state’s online casino sector has now produced $1.32 billion in revenue through the first five months of 2026, an increase of 14.4% compared with the same period last year. Revenue exceeded $250 million in four of the first five months of the year, reflecting sustained demand for digital casino gaming.

Industry performance also shows consistent strength across recent reporting periods, with several of the highest monthly totals on record occurring since late 2025. The May result marked another peak in a pattern of elevated iGaming activity.