Atlantic City Casinos Post Strongest July Revenue Since 2012 Amid Broader New Jersey Gains
Written by Ulrich Wagner · Aug 21, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Post Strongest July Revenue Since 2012 Amid Broader New Jersey Gains

Atlantic City’s nine casinos recorded $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026 according to monthly gross gaming revenue reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and this figure marked a 7.1 percent increase from the same month in 2025 while also representing the strongest July performance since 2012.
Slots generated $226.1 million of that total which reflected a 6.2 percent year-over-year rise whereas table games contributed $78.1 million for a 9.5 percent gain over the prior July and together these segments drove the overall improvement across the nine properties.
Statewide Gaming Context Expands the Picture
New Jersey’s combined gaming revenue from casinos iGaming and sports betting reached $678.1 million in July 2026 which translated to an 11.9 percent increase compared with July 2025 and pushed the year-to-date statewide total past $4.2 billion by the end of the month.
Those who track these monthly gross gaming revenue reports note that the Atlantic City casino component formed a significant portion of the statewide result yet the broader figure also captured online and sports wagering activity that continued to expand during the period.
Breakdown of Revenue Streams Reveals Segment Strengths
Slot revenue at the nine casinos climbed steadily through the month while table game results showed a sharper percentage lift which observers attribute to increased volume in games such as blackjack and roulette during peak summer weekends.
Data from the reports further indicate that the 6.2 percent slot gain and the 9.5 percent table game gain combined to produce the overall 7.1 percent casino increase and this balanced contribution across both major categories helped the market surpass previous July benchmarks.

Year-over-Year Comparison Highlights Continued Momentum
July 2025 had delivered solid but lower results across Atlantic City properties and the 2026 numbers demonstrate consistent growth that aligns with seasonal summer demand while also exceeding the 2012 benchmark that stood as the prior high-water mark for the month.
Statewide figures reveal an even steeper 11.9 percent jump which suggests that iGaming and sports betting channels added meaningful lift beyond the land-based casino performance and together these elements supported the year-to-date total crossing $4.2 billion.
Release Timing and Reporting Details
The Division of Gaming Enforcement released these July 2026 figures in August 2026 as part of its standard monthly cycle and industry analysts immediately compared the data against both the previous year and the longer historical record stretching back to 2012.
Those who review the reports on a regular basis point out that the nine casinos operated without major disruptions during the month and the resulting revenue numbers reflect steady visitor traffic alongside higher average spend per patron in both slots and table areas.
Implications for Market Position
Atlantic City’s July performance placed the market in a stronger position relative to earlier years and the statewide total exceeding $4.2 billion year-to-date underscores the overall scale of New Jersey’s regulated gaming sector when all channels are combined.
Figures released in August 2026 confirm that the 7.1 percent casino gain and the 11.9 percent statewide gain both occurred within a single reporting period and this simultaneous strength across land-based and digital segments marks a notable development for the state’s gaming economy.
Conclusion
The July 2026 results for Atlantic City’s nine casinos and the broader New Jersey gaming market establish clear benchmarks for the month while the year-to-date statewide total surpassing $4.2 billion provides additional context for ongoing performance through the remainder of 2026. Data from the Division of Gaming Enforcement reports continue to serve as the primary source for tracking these trends.