New Jersey’s gaming market continued to shift online in April 2025, as internet casino platforms posted substantial gains while traditional casinos and sportsbooks experienced notable declines. According to the latest report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), total gaming revenue across casinos, racetracks, and their digital partners reached $536.6 million in April, marking a 5% year-over-year increase.

Online gambling drives statewide growth in April:

That growth, however, was propelled largely by the $235.2 million generated from internet gaming—a 25.2% jump compared to April 2024. The online sector has now delivered more than $908.4 million in revenue for the year, a 21% improvement over the same period last year.

Despite the overall increase in total revenue, the figures revealed a persistent decline in Atlantic City’s in-person gaming performance. The city’s nine casino hotels posted a collective win of $211 million for April, down 2.7% from a year ago. So far in 2025, brick-and-mortar casino revenue has totaled $855.4 million, a 2% decrease.

According to the Press of Atlantic City, the divide between online and land-based casino income widened significantly in April. The $24.2 million gap in favor of internet gaming was the largest in state history, underscoring a broader trend that’s been building since early 2024. According to NJDGE figures, iGaming has outperformed Atlantic City’s physical casino floors in three of the first four months of this year.

FanDuel Casino led the online pack with a record-setting $52.9 million in revenue, up 35.3% from the prior April. DraftKings followed with $46.9 million (up 19.5%), while BetMGM posted $29.6 million (a 27.9% increase). Borgata’s online division contributed $20.7 million, while Caesars and Hard Rock also cleared the eight-figure mark. Promotional spend by online operators reached nearly $21 million in April, the second-highest ever recorded in the state.

Meanwhile, just three Atlantic City casinos—Borgata, Hard Rock, and Ocean—managed to post year-over-year in-person revenue gains. Borgata edged up 0.3% to $58.5 million, Hard Rock rose 1% to $41.5 million, and Ocean saw a 6% bump to $30.6 million. The rest posted declines, including Bally’s, which dropped nearly 22%.

Jane Bokunewicz, who heads the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute at Stockton University, noted, “April continued a worrisome trend for Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar operators, as internet gaming revenue surpassed traditional casino revenue for the third time in four months, and the fourth time to date.”

Sports betting down, Atlantic City braces for competition:

Sports wagering was another weak point in April. Gross revenue from sports betting totaled $90.5 million, a 14.8% year-over-year decline. The total betting handle for the month reached $994 million, but sportsbooks kept less than 9% after paying out winners and covering expenses. Year-to-date, sportsbooks have won $357.6 million—down 17.6% from the same point in 2024.

FanDuel led the online sports betting market with $31.8 million, though that figure marked a 16% decrease. DraftKings reported $22.3 million, an 18.3% increase, while BetFanatics posted $12.9 million in its first year of operation.

As online gambling thrives, questions loom over Atlantic City’s future competitiveness—especially with New York expected to award licenses for three major casinos near New York City. In response, two New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would let voters once again consider allowing casinos outside Atlantic City, including possible locations at Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park.

In the meantime, Atlantic City casino officials are looking toward the summer for a turnaround. James Plousis, chairman of the Casino Control Commission, expressed optimism: “Tourists who visit Atlantic City receive first-class service from dedicated workers in the casino hotels.”