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In August, New Jersey's gaming industry continued to show strength, reporting total gaming revenue of $642.2 million, a 15.7% increase from August 2024.
The growth was fueled by record-high iGaming, ongoing expansion in Atlantic City casinos, and a steady recovery in sports wagering.
This has further cemented New Jersey’s position as one of the leading gaming markets in the US.
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iGaming Reaches New Heights
The standout performer in August was iGaming, which achieved a record $248.4M.
Year-over-year, iGaming rose 25.2%, driven mainly by slots on the best casino apps available and table games.
FanDuel Casino led the market with $57.1M in revenue, up 38.2% from last year and $9.06M higher than the previous month.
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Sports Betting Momentum
Sports wagering also contributed significantly, with August revenue reaching $81.9M, up 30.6% from the previous year.
The monthly handle climbed to $814.3M, a 16.5% increase year-over-year.
Online sportsbooks led the gains, with FanDuel at $31.6M, DraftKings surging 80.1% to $27.9M, and BetMGM reporting $7.7M.
Bet365 grew 47% to $5.2M, while BetFanatics reported a $4M loss.
On the retail side, Meadowlands Park nearly doubled its revenue to $1.6M, although some Atlantic City properties saw modest declines or minor gains.
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Atlantic City Casinos Show Steady Growth
Land-based casinos in August took in $311.9M, a 6.1% increase over a year ago.
Slots produced $234.3M (up 5.7%), while table games produced $77.6M (up 7.1%).
Borgata casino had an $80.2-million month, its best since before the pandemic.
Hard Rock rang in $58.3M, while Ocean Casino broke through the $50M barrier with $51.2M, its biggest month ever.
The Tropicana was next with $25.9M; Caesars Atlantic City with $24.8M, and Harrah's with $26.5M.
Resorts was next with $16.1M, while Bally’s and Golden Nugget brought in $14.5M and $14.4M, respectively.
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Year-To-Date Totals And Outlook
In August, New Jersey's gaming industry generated $4.57 billion, nearly 10% higher than the year-to-date total.
Casino wins reached $1.98B, iGaming was $1.88B, and NJ sports wagering was $708.7m.
Policy changes, including the statewide determination of sweepstakes casinos and amplified enforcement of existing higher tax rates, influenced this month's results.
With land-based casinos steadily growing, iGaming at record levels, and sports wagering resurging, New Jersey is among the most competitive and inventive gaming markets in the U.S.
It is also positioned for continued growth across digital and traditional gaming segments.
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