Atlantic City Casinos Post Strongest July Revenue in 14 Years as Slots and Tables Drive $304.2 Million Haul
Written by Viktor Simmons · Aug 18, 2026
Atlantic City Casinos Post Strongest July Revenue in 14 Years as Slots and Tables Drive $304.2 Million Haul
Data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement shows Atlantic City’s nine casinos generated $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026, which represents a 7.1 percent increase over the same month in 2025 and marks the highest July total recorded since 2012, while Borgata led all properties with $81.6 million and most venues posted gains in both slots and table games.
The July figures arrived as part of the monthly report released in early August 2026, and they reflect continued momentum across the resort city even as statewide numbers that include iGaming and sports betting reached $678.1 million for the month, up 11.9 percent year over year.
Property-Level Results Highlight Borgata’s Lead and Broad-Based Gains
Borgata’s $81.6 million total stood well ahead of the next closest properties, yet the overall strength came from consistent performances across nearly every casino, with slots delivering the bulk of the increase while table games added meaningful support at most locations, and observers note that eight of the nine casinos recorded year-over-year growth in at least one major category.
Those who track monthly filings point out that the combined slot and table game results pushed the city past previous July benchmarks, and the 7.1 percent lift occurred even though the number of operating casinos remained unchanged from the prior year.
Statewide Totals Reflect Broader New Jersey Gaming Expansion
When iGaming and sports betting revenue are added to the casino floor numbers, New Jersey’s total gaming revenue climbed to $678.1 million in July 2026, bringing the year-to-date figure above $4.2 billion through the first seven months of the year, and data indicates the online and mobile channels continued to outpace land-based growth rates.
The $4.2 billion year-to-date mark already exceeds the comparable period in 2025 by a substantial margin, while the July statewide increase of 11.9 percent shows the combined market maintained double-digit expansion for the third consecutive month.
Drivers Behind the July Performance
Strong slot machine hold percentages and elevated table game drop combined to lift results at most properties, and analysts who review the Division of Gaming Enforcement filings note that average daily win per slot machine rose across the city compared with July 2025, while blackjack and roulette volumes contributed the largest share of table game revenue.
Visitor traffic patterns remained steady through the month, supported by favorable weather and multiple large-scale events at the Boardwalk Hall and surrounding venues, yet the revenue growth occurred without any major new game introductions or property expansions during the period.
Context Within Recent Trends
July 2026 continues a pattern of summer-month improvement that began after the pandemic recovery period, and the $304.2 million total surpasses every July result posted between 2013 and 2025, according to historical Division of Gaming Enforcement data, while the 7.1 percent gain aligns closely with the average annual growth rate recorded since 2023.
Borgata has now led monthly revenue rankings for 19 consecutive months, and its July performance accounted for roughly 26.8 percent of the citywide total, a share that has remained stable even as other properties posted solid gains of their own.
Looking Ahead After the July Report
With the July numbers now public, attention turns to August 2026 results that will be released in September, and industry participants will watch whether the current momentum carries into the traditionally busy Labor Day period or whether seasonal shifts begin to moderate the growth rate seen through mid-summer.
The year-to-date statewide total already stands above $4.2 billion, and any continuation of the current pace would place full-year 2026 figures on track to exceed previous records by a wide margin.
Conclusion
The July 2026 report confirms that Atlantic City casinos achieved their strongest summer-month performance in more than a decade, driven by balanced gains in slots and tables across most properties and reinforced by continued expansion in the statewide iGaming and sports betting sectors, with the data released in August 2026 providing a clear snapshot of ongoing market strength. July 2026 Gaming Revenue Report figures show the nine casinos reached $304.2 million while the broader New Jersey market climbed to $678.1 million, and these totals set the stage for the remainder of the year.