Atlantic City Casinos Post Highest July Revenue Since 2012 as Statewide Figures Climb

Atlantic City’s nine casinos delivered $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue for July 2026, marking a 7.1 percent increase over the same month in 2025 and the strongest July performance since 2012, according to figures compiled from state records. Strong results in both slot machines and table games across most properties fueled the outcome, with Borgata leading the group at $81.6 million. The data arrives as operators enter the heart of the summer season in August 2026, giving a clear snapshot of momentum heading into the second half of the year.

Property-Level Results Drive the Monthly Total

Data shows that slot play and table games combined to push most venues ahead of prior-year marks, while a handful of properties posted more modest gains. Borgata’s $81.6 million stood out as the largest single-property figure, reflecting sustained visitor traffic and a broad mix of gaming options. Other casinos contributed steady volume, and the collective performance lifted the nine-property total past the $300 million threshold for the first time in July since 2012. Observers note that the 7.1 percent year-over-year rise occurred even as competition from newer venues elsewhere in the region continued.

Those who track monthly filings point out that consistent performance across multiple revenue streams, rather than reliance on any single category, produced the overall increase. Slot revenue accounted for the bulk of activity at several locations, while table games added meaningful lift at properties with larger pit areas. The pattern held steady through the month, allowing operators to finish July with measurable growth.

Statewide Gaming Revenue Expands at a Faster Pace

New Jersey’s total gaming revenue, which includes iGaming and sports betting alongside casino floors, reached $678.1 million in July 2026. That amount represents an 11.9 percent increase compared with July 2025. The broader category captures activity generated both on-site in Atlantic City and through regulated online and mobile channels operated under state licenses. Year-to-date totals for 2026 have already surpassed $4.2 billion, placing the state on pace for another strong annual result.

Figures reveal that iGaming and sports betting continue to expand their share of the statewide total, yet Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar results still form a substantial portion of the overall number. The 11.9 percent statewide gain outpaced the 7.1 percent casino-only increase, illustrating how diversified offerings contribute to the larger picture. State regulators release these combined numbers each month, allowing direct comparison across years.

Context for the July 2026 Numbers

The July report covers activity from the first through the thirty-first of the month and reflects wagers placed at licensed facilities plus online platforms tied to New Jersey operators. Gross gaming revenue represents the amount retained by casinos after payouts to players but before operating expenses. Because the metric focuses on hold rather than handle, it provides a direct measure of operator performance during the period.

July typically ranks among the stronger months for Atlantic City visitation, and 2026 followed that seasonal pattern while adding incremental growth. The nine casinos operated without major disruptions during the month, and promotional calendars aligned with summer tourism helped maintain foot traffic. Statewide iGaming and sports betting platforms recorded parallel increases, widening the gap between total gaming revenue and casino-only totals.

Year-to-Date Trajectory Through Mid-2026

With seven months complete, the 2026 statewide total exceeding $4.2 billion sets a benchmark for the remainder of the year. Atlantic City’s July contribution helped keep the year-to-date casino aggregate on a positive slope relative to 2025. Operators continue to monitor monthly filings as they adjust marketing and floor configurations for the balance of summer and into fall.

Those who review the data series note that the current July total of $304.2 million sits comfortably above several recent July figures, although it remains below the peak levels recorded more than a decade ago. The 7.1 percent gain narrows the distance to those earlier highs without surpassing them. Continued month-to-month reporting will clarify whether the upward trend extends through August and September.

Conclusion

The July 2026 results underscore steady performance at Atlantic City’s nine casinos alongside broader statewide expansion that incorporates iGaming and sports betting. Borgata’s leading total and the collective 7.1 percent increase mark the strongest July outcome in fourteen years, while the $678.1 million statewide figure reflects an 11.9 percent rise and pushes the year-to-date sum past $4.2 billion. July 2026 Gaming Revenue Report (as cited) supplies the underlying numbers, which regulators and industry participants will reference as operations move forward in August and beyond.