Atlantic City Casinos Reach 14-Year July Peak as Revenue Climbs to $304.2 Million

Data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement shows Atlantic City's nine casinos posted $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026, which marks a 7.1 percent increase from the same month in 2025 and represents the strongest July performance since 2012.

Slots accounted for the bulk of that total, rising 6.2 percent year-over-year to $226.1 million, while table games grew 9.5 percent to $78.1 million. Eight of the nine properties recorded gains, with Borgata leading the market at $81.6 million for the month.

Breakdown of Slot and Table Game Performance

Slot revenue formed the foundation of the July results, adn the 6.2 percent gain pushed that category past the previous year's mark while still reflecting steady visitor volume across the boardwalk and marina properties. Table games contributed the larger percentage lift, climbing 9.5 percent as blackjack, roulette, and other pit games drew stronger play, especially on weekends when conventions and events filled hotel rooms.

Observers note that the combined $304.2 million figure exceeds every July total recorded between 2013 and 2025, which signals a sustained recovery trajectory for the land-based sector even as online options continue to expand.

Property-Level Results and Market Leaders

Borgata's $81.6 million led all properties, followed by other major operators that also posted gains. The single property that did not report an increase still operated within a narrow range of its prior-year numbers, which kept the overall market positive. Industry analysts tracking monthly filings point out that consistent leadership from a few large resorts has helped stabilize the entire Atlantic City market through seasonal swings.

Broader New Jersey Gaming Revenue Context

When iGaming and sports betting are added to the land-based total, statewide gaming revenue reached $678.1 million in July 2026, up 11.9 percent from July 2025. The year-to-date figure through July now exceeds $4.2 billion, which keeps New Jersey on pace for another record calendar year. This broader total captures activity from online casinos and sportsbooks that operate under the same regulatory umbrella as the nine Atlantic City properties.

The July report, released in early August 2026, provides the latest snapshot of how physical casinos continue to perform alongside digital channels. Land-based revenue still represents a significant share of the overall market, even as iGaming and sports betting grow at faster rates in percentage terms.

Year-over-Year Comparisons and Historical Context

Compared with July 2025, the 7.1 percent overall increase breaks down into the 6.2 percent slot gain and 9.5 percent table game advance already noted. Those percentage changes translate into roughly $20 million in additional gross gaming revenue across the nine casinos. Historical records maintained by state regulators show that the last time July totals reached similar levels was 2012, before several properties closed and the market underwent consolidation.

Because eight properties posted gains, the improvement appears broadly distributed rather than concentrated in a single operator. This pattern aligns with visitor data that shows steady hotel occupancy and convention bookings throughout the month.

Conclusion

The July 2026 figures confirm that Atlantic City's casino sector continues its upward trend, with slots and table games both contributing to the 7.1 percent year-over-year rise and the strongest July result in fourteen years. Statewide totals that include iGaming and sports betting further underscore the overall strength of regulated gaming in New Jersey, as the year-to-date sum surpasses $4.2 billion. The July 2026 gaming revenue statistics released by regulators provide the detailed property-level breakdown that supports these market-wide observations.