New Jersey’s regulated gambling market generated $678.1 million in total gaming revenue in July 2026, an 11.9% increase from $606.2 million in the same month last year. The result pushed year-to-date revenue to $4.20 billion, up 6.9% from $3.92 billion through July 2025.

All three major gambling segments recorded year-over-year growth during July. Atlantic City’s nine casino hotels reported $304.2 million in casino win, internet gaming generated $276.9 million, and sports wagering gross revenue reached $97 million.

The July figures also added to a period of higher tax collections for the state. Total gross revenue taxes reached $92.2 million during the month and $592.7 million through the first seven months of 2026. Separately, gaming taxes for New Jersey’s 2026 fiscal year reached a record $925.7 million, an increase of 42.3% from the previous fiscal year.

Atlantic City Casinos Record Strongest July Since 2012

Revenue from physical casino floors increased 7.1% from the $284.1 million reported in July 2025. Through July, casino win totaled $1.72 billion, representing 3.1% growth from the comparable 2025 period.

Slot machines accounted for $226.1 million of July casino win, an increase of 6.2%, while table games produced $78.1 million, up 9.5%.

“In July, Atlantic City’s summer season hit its stride–the casinos achieved their best July casino win since 2012,” James Plousis, chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said.

Eight of Atlantic City’s nine casinos increased their year-over-year revenue. Borgata recorded the highest casino win at $81.6 million, up 2.1%. Caesars posted the largest percentage increase, rising 34.6% to $25.3 million. Bally’s was the only property to report a decline, with revenue falling 13.7% to $12.2 million.

July also became the first month of 2026 in which revenue from physical casinos exceeded internet gaming revenue.

Online Gaming Sets Another Monthly High

Internet gaming continued its longer-term expansion despite finishing behind retail casino win for the month. Online casinos and their partners generated $276.9 million in July, setting a monthly record and increasing 12% from $247.3 million a year earlier.

Year-to-date internet gaming win reached $1.87 billion, 14.5% above the $1.63 billion recorded during the first seven months of 2025.

FanDuel, operating in partnership with Golden Nugget, led online casino revenue in July with $61.7 million, an increase of 18.5%. DraftKings, which operates through a partnership with Resorts, followed with $48.1 million.

The latest monthly result follows substantial online casino growth during the previous year. Internet gaming revenue totaled $2.91 billion in 2025, 22% more than in 2024. Revenue during the first half of 2026 reached $1.59 billion, while online casino revenue for the fiscal year increased 15%.

New Jersey increased its tax rate on online casino and sports betting revenue to 19.75% on July 1, 2025. The previous rates stood at 15% for internet gaming and 13% for online sports betting. Land-based Atlantic City casino revenue remains subject to an 8% rate, while retail sportsbook earnings carry an 8.5% tax.

The 19.75% rate means operators pay $197,500 in state tax for each $1 million in digital gaming revenue, compared with $150,000 under the previous online casino tax rate. Former Gov. Phil Murphy had initially proposed a 25% rate before lawmakers settled on the lower figure during budget negotiations.

Sports Betting Jumps in July as Annual Total Trails 2025

As published in New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement’s report, sports wagering gross revenue reached $97 million for July, up 29.7% from $74.8 million in July 2025. The stronger monthly performance did not erase the decline recorded over the first seven months of the year. Year-to-date sports wagering revenue totaled $609.9 million, down 2.7% from $626.8 million during the same period in 2025.

Online sportsbooks accounted for $94.6 million of July’s betting revenue. More than $30 million of sportsbook revenue came from betting connected to the FIFA World Cup.

FanDuel’s online sportsbook, operating through the Meadowlands Racetrack, generated $32.8 million and led the market. DraftKings followed with $25.6 million. BetFanatics, partnered with Bally’s, generated $10.6 million, while BetMGM, partnered with Borgata, recorded $8.8 million.

The combination of casino, online gaming and sports wagering revenue allowed New Jersey to pass $4 billion in statewide gaming revenue earlier in the calendar year than ever before.

“Statewide total gaming revenue eclipsed $4 billion faster than in all prior years, contributing over $540 million in gaming tax revenue for critical programs that benefit senior and disabled residents in every county of New Jersey,” Plousis said.

The state’s broader tax picture also reflects the higher digital gaming tax rates introduced last year. Gaming taxes reached $925.7 million during fiscal year 2026, while additional revenue from parking, hotel activity and forfeited winnings brought the Casino Revenue Fund to $937.3 million.

Casino gambling taxes paid by Atlantic City casinos and their online partners flow into the fund, which finances programs for eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities. Programs supported through the fund include hearing aid assistance and pharmaceutical aid, while state lawmakers decide how funding is distributed each year.

Atlantic City also retains its exclusive position as New Jersey’s location for land-based casino gambling. Lawmakers did not move forward this year with a proposal asking voters to consider allowing slot machines elsewhere in the state. The market is expected to face additional regional competition as three full-scale casinos planned for New York City move forward, with two in Queens and one in the Bronx.