Atlantic City Casinos Deliver Strongest July Revenue in Over a Decade
David Lang · Aug 22, 2026
Atlantic City Casinos Deliver Strongest July Revenue in Over a Decade
Atlantic City’s nine casinos posted $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue during July 2026, marking a 7.1% increase from the same month the prior year and representing the highest July total since 2012 according to state figures. Slot revenue climbed 6.2% to reach $226.1 million while table games revenue rose 9.5% to $78.1 million, and eight of the nine properties recorded gains for the month with Borgata leading at $81.6 million.
Revenue Breakdown Across Categories
Slot machines continued to account for the majority of the market’s earnings, generating $226.1 million after a 6.2% year-over-year gain, while table games contributed the remaining $78.1 million following their 9.5% advance. These two segments together produced the overall $304.2 million figure for the nine casinos operating in Atlantic City. Observers note that the combined growth reflects steady visitor activity throughout the month, and the performance pushed the July result past levels seen in any July since 2012.
Property-Level Performance Details
Eight of the nine casinos reported higher revenue than in July 2025, with Borgata posting the largest single-property total at $81.6 million. The remaining properties that recorded gains ranged from smaller double-digit percentage increases at some locations to more modest single-digit advances at others, while one property experienced a decline. Data released via official state gaming reports shows the distribution of results across the market remained consistent with recent patterns, where a handful of larger properties capture a significant share of monthly totals.
Broader New Jersey Gaming Market Results
When iGaming and sports betting revenue are added to the casino figures, total New Jersey gaming revenue reached $678.1 million in July 2026, an 11.9% increase over the prior year. The online and sports betting channels contributed the balance beyond the $304.2 million generated by the nine land-based casinos. Year-to-date totals through July now exceed $4.2 billion across all segments, and the July performance alone added a substantial portion to that cumulative sum. Those who track monthly releases have pointed out that the 11.9% statewide increase outpaced the 7.1% rise recorded by the Atlantic City casinos alone.
Context Within Recent Years
July 2026 stands out because the $304.2 million casino total surpasses every corresponding month since 2012, a span that includes periods of market contraction and subsequent recovery. Slot revenue at $226.1 million and table games at $78.1 million each improved on their July 2025 benchmarks, and the fact that eight properties participated in the gains indicates broad-based participation rather than isolated strength at one or two locations. State data shows the market has now recorded several consecutive months of positive comparisons, and the July result extends that sequence.
Year-to-Date Trajectory
Through the first seven months of 2026 the combined New Jersey gaming market has already accumulated more than $4.2 billion, a pace that reflects continued expansion across land-based, online, and sports betting verticals. The July contribution of $678.1 million statewide helped maintain that trajectory, and the Atlantic City casino segment’s $304.2 million provided a solid foundation for the overall total. Analysts reviewing the numbers have noted that the year-to-date figure positions the market for a strong finish to the calendar year if similar monthly results continue.
Conclusion
The July 2026 results for Atlantic City’s nine casinos and the broader New Jersey gaming market establish a clear benchmark for the summer season. With $304.2 million in casino revenue, an 11.9% increase in total statewide gaming revenue to $678.1 million, and year-to-date figures already past $4.2 billion, the month delivered measurable growth across multiple segments. The data released via official state gaming reports confirms both the absolute totals and the percentage changes, while the performance at individual properties such as Borgata illustrates how the gains were distributed. These figures provide a factual snapshot of activity during one of the stronger July periods in more than a decade.