Record Month Highlights Industry Momentum
New Jersey’s gambling market posted another strong performance in August 2025, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reporting $642.2 million in total gaming revenue. The figure marked a 15.7% increase compared with August 2024 and included contributions from Atlantic City casinos, online gaming, and sports wagering.
Brick-and-mortar casinos in Atlantic City generated $311.9 million, up 6.1% year-over-year. Slots accounted for $234.3 million, a 5.7% rise, while table games grew 7.1% to $77.6 million. Borgata once again led the pack, delivering $80.2 million, its best result since before the pandemic. Hard Rock followed with $58.3 million, and Ocean Casino broke the $50 million barrier for the first time, earning $51.2 million.
Other properties posted steady results: Tropicana reported $25.9 million (up 3.8%), Caesars Atlantic City earned $24.8 million (up 3.1%), Harrah’s generated $26.5 million (up 5.5%), and Resorts reached $16.1 million (up 0.3%). However, Bally’s declined 7.6% to $14.5 million, and Golden Nugget slipped 1.2% to $14.4 million.
iGaming Sets All-Time High
The standout of the month was iGaming, which posted $248.4 million, the highest monthly total ever reported in the state. That performance represented a 25.2% year-over-year increase and edged past July’s record of $247.3 million. New Jersey’s successful month is in keeping with the fact that online slots have become a major draw, and at sites like Wildz Casino, players can explore a wide range of games, from slots to table games.
FanDuel Casino set a new state record with $57.1 million, up 38.2% from last year. Its success pushed licensee Golden Nugget to an all-time high of $76 million in combined online revenue. DraftKings followed with $47.1 million, while BetMGM achieved a personal best of $32.6 million. The Borgata’s digital portfolio produced $56.8 million, Caesars Palace reached $17.1 million, and Hard Rock Bet contributed $13.4 million. Fanatics Casino also crossed into eight-figure territory with $10 million in monthly revenue.
New Jersey’s higher 19.75% tax rate amplified the fiscal impact. Online casinos generated $49.1 million in state taxes for August, nearly $20 million more than last year. Year-to-date, iGaming taxes have already contributed $305.5 million, compared to $358.3 million across all of 2024.
Sports Betting Delivers Double-Digit Gains
Sports wagering also added momentum, with revenue reaching $81.9 million, a 30.6% increase from August 2024. The monthly handle climbed to $814.3 million, up 16.5% year-over-year.
FanDuel led online sportsbooks with $31.6 million, followed by DraftKings at $27.9 million, an 80.1% surge, and BetMGM at $7.7 million. In contrast, BetFanatics reported a $4.1 million loss, while bet365 grew 47% to $5.2 million. On the retail side, Meadowlands Park nearly doubled its revenue to $1.6 million, while some Atlantic City casinos reported small declines or modest gains.
Eight-Month Totals and Industry Outlook
Through August, New Jersey’s gaming industry has produced $4.57 billion, nearly 10% ahead of last year’s pace. Casino win reached $1.98 billion, iGaming hit $1.88 billion, and sports wagering totaled $708.7 million.
Policy changes also shaped the month. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation banning sweepstakes casinos, while the state continued to enforce a higher tax rate across gambling verticals. Meanwhile, Robinhood Derivatives LLC filed lawsuits against New Jersey and Nevada regulators after failing to secure approval for sports event contracts.
With steady growth across land-based casinos, record-setting iGaming, and a rebound in sports betting, New Jersey remains one of the most competitive and innovative gaming markets in the United States.
