Atlantic City Casinos Report Strongest July Revenue Since 2012

Atlantic City’s nine casinos posted $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026, marking a 7.1 percent increase from the same month in 2025 and the highest July total since 2012, according to figures compiled by state regulators. Slots contributed the bulk of the activity with a 6.2 percent year-over-year gain while table games rose 9.5 percent, pushing the combined result higher than any comparable period in more than a decade. The report places the performance within a broader statewide picture that includes iGaming and sports betting.

Breakdown of Casino-Level Performance

Each property reported gains across both slots and tables, although the magnitude varied by location and product mix. Slots accounted for the larger share of the $304.2 million total while table games supplied the stronger percentage lift. Observers note that the combined 7.1 percent increase reflects steady visitor traffic throughout the month rather than any single promotional spike. Data released in early August 2026 shows the nine properties maintained consistent daily averages that exceeded prior-year benchmarks by noticeable margins.

Statewide Revenue Context

New Jersey’s overall gaming revenue, which encompasses the Atlantic City casinos plus iGaming and sports betting platforms, reached $678.1 million in July 2026. That figure represents an 11.9 percent rise from July 2025 and brings the year-to-date statewide total past $4.2 billion through the end of July. The additional categories outside traditional casino floors added the extra lift that pushed the monthly statewide number well above the casino-only total. Figures reveal that sports betting and iGaming together contributed more than half of the statewide sum, illustrating how digital channels now complement the nine land-based properties.

Year-Over-Year Comparisons and Historical Standing

July 2026 stands out because it surpasses every July result recorded after 2012, a period that includes both the post-recession recovery years and the more recent expansion of online options. The 7.1 percent casino increase and the 11.9 percent statewide increase both exceed the growth rates posted in July 2025, when the market was still climbing back from earlier pandemic disruptions. Those who track monthly releases point out that the 2026 numbers also exceed the July totals from 2018 through 2021, confirming the current result as the strongest in fourteen years.

Drivers Behind the July Gains

Slots posted a 6.2 percent rise while table games advanced 9.5 percent, producing the overall $304.2 million casino figure. The larger percentage gain in table games indicates increased play at blackjack, roulette, and other pit games even though slots remain the volume leader. The report does not isolate individual property results, yet the aggregate data shows every segment participated in the upward movement. Statewide, the 11.9 percent lift to $678.1 million incorporates the same slot and table gains plus continued expansion in iGaming and sports betting markets that operate year-round.

Year-to-Date Trajectory

Through seven months the statewide total crossed $4.2 billion, a pace that positions 2026 to finish ahead of 2025 if the current monthly patterns hold. The July result alone added roughly $72 million more than the July 2025 statewide number, widening the cumulative lead. Regulators release the next monthly update in September 2026, which will show whether August maintained or extended the momentum established in July.

Conclusion

The July 2026 data, released via the July 2026 Gaming Revenue Report, documents clear gains for both the nine Atlantic City casinos and the broader New Jersey gaming market. The $304.2 million casino total and the $678.1 million statewide total reflect higher activity across slots, table games, iGaming, and sports betting, resulting in the strongest July performance in fourteen years and a year-to-date statewide figure above $4.2 billion. Subsequent monthly reports will determine whether these trends continue through the remainder of 2026.