Atlantic City Casinos Post Record July 2026 Gaming Revenue
Sofia Meier · Aug 16, 2026
Atlantic City Casinos Post Record July 2026 Gaming Revenue
Atlantic City’s nine casinos generated $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026, marking a 7.1 percent increase over the same month in 2025 and the highest July total since 2012, while eight of the nine properties recorded gains and the Borgata led with $81.6 million.
Slot and Table Game Breakdown
Slot revenue climbed 6.2 percent to $226.1 million, whereas table games advanced 9.5 percent to $78.1 million, and those combined figures reflect steady demand across mechanical and live gaming options throughout the month. Observers note that the overall increase occurred even as individual properties experienced varying levels of growth, yet the aggregate result pushed the market past previous July benchmarks. Data from regulatory filings show that slots continued to account for the majority of revenue, while table games contributed a growing share that reached nearly 26 percent of the total.
Property Performance Details
Borgata reported the strongest result at $81.6 million, followed by other major operators whose gains helped lift the citywide total, and eight of the nine casinos posted positive year-over-year changes. The single property that did not record an increase still operated within the broader market that benefited from summer visitor patterns and promotional activity. Revenue figures released in early August 2026 indicate that the market maintained momentum from June, when similar strength appeared across multiple segments.
New Jersey Statewide Gaming Context
Total New Jersey gaming revenue, which includes iGaming and sports betting alongside traditional casino floors, reached $678.1 million for July 2026 and reflected an 11.9 percent rise compared with July 2025. Year-to-date statewide figures have now surpassed $4.2 billion, demonstrating sustained expansion across digital and retail channels. The Atlantic City component represents a significant but not exclusive portion of that statewide total, and regulators continue to track how online platforms interact with physical properties during peak summer months.
State officials compile these numbers from operator reports submitted to the Division of Gaming Enforcement, and the July data release occurred on schedule in August 2026 without any noted revisions to prior months. The inclusion of iGaming and sports betting in the statewide total provides a fuller picture of New Jersey’s gaming economy, while Atlantic City’s nine casinos remain the core retail segment measured in the $304.2 million figure.
Historical Comparison and Market Trends
July 2026 marks the strongest performance for Atlantic City casinos in any July since 2012, when the market last exceeded the current revenue level under different competitive conditions. The 7.1 percent year-over-year gain follows a pattern of modest but consistent growth that began in 2024 and continued through the first half of 2026. Slot and table game categories both contributed to the increase, although table games showed a slightly higher percentage rise that narrowed the gap between the two segments. Those who monitor monthly filings observe that summer months typically produce elevated revenue compared with winter periods, yet the 2026 July result still surpassed expectations based on visitor counts reported by tourism agencies.
Year-to-date revenue through July now exceeds prior-year totals by a comfortable margin, positioning the market for potential record annual figures if current trends hold through the remainder of 2026. The eight properties reporting gains demonstrate broad participation in the recovery, while the leading performer, Borgata, accounted for roughly 27 percent of the citywide total. Such concentration at the top property mirrors patterns seen in earlier years, although the overall market share distribution remains relatively stable across the nine operators.
Conclusion
The July 2026 results confirm that Atlantic City’s casino sector continues to expand within New Jersey’s larger gaming framework, with the $304.2 million gross gaming revenue total reflecting gains in both slots and table games plus broad participation from eight of nine properties. Statewide figures that incorporate iGaming and sports betting further illustrate the combined strength of retail and digital channels, as year-to-date totals move past $4.2 billion. Data compiled by the Division of Gaming Enforcement and referenced in the July 2026 gaming revenue report provide the foundation for these measurements, and additional monthly releases scheduled for later in 2026 will show whether the summer momentum carries forward.