Atlantic City Casinos Report Strongest July Revenue in 14 Years

Data released in August 2026 shows that Atlantic City’s nine casinos produced $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue for July 2026, an increase of 7.1 percent from the same month a year earlier, and the total stands as the highest July figure recorded since 2012.

Slot machines accounted for the bulk of the activity, generating $226.1 million after a 6.2 percent rise year-over-year, while table games contributed $78.1 million following a 9.5 percent gain over the prior July period.

Revenue Breakdown by Category

Slot revenue formed the foundation of the monthly results, yet table games delivered the larger percentage increase, and together the two segments pushed overall casino revenue past the $300 million threshold for the first time in a July since 2012. Observers note that eight of the nine properties posted gains, with the remaining property holding steady rather than declining.

Total gaming activity across New Jersey, which includes iGaming and sports betting in addition to the Atlantic City casino floor results, reached $678.1 million for the month, reflecting an 11.9 percent increase from July 2025. Year-to-date figures through July 2026 now exceed $4.2 billion when all forms of regulated gaming are combined.

Property-Level Performance

Borgata led all properties with $81.6 million in gross gaming revenue, and the remaining eight casinos each recorded individual increases that contributed to the statewide total. The distribution of gains indicates broad participation across the market rather than concentration at a single location.

Figures for the month were compiled from official state gaming reports and referenced in coverage published during August 2026. The consistent upward movement across most properties aligns with seasonal summer visitation patterns that typically peak in July, while the year-over-year comparison highlights continued recovery momentum from earlier periods.

Broader New Jersey Gaming Context

When iGaming and sports betting revenue streams are added to the Atlantic City casino numbers, the combined statewide total demonstrates how multiple channels now operate alongside traditional floor gaming. The 11.9 percent increase in the overall figure shows that digital and sports products grew alongside the physical casinos, and the year-to-date total surpassing $4.2 billion places 2026 on pace to exceed several prior full-year benchmarks.

State regulators track these categories separately, allowing direct comparison of slot and table performance against the digital and sports betting segments that operate under the same regulatory umbrella. The July results therefore provide one monthly snapshot within a larger annual dataset that continues to expand.

Conclusion

The July 2026 numbers establish a clear benchmark for Atlantic City’s casino sector, with gross gaming revenue at $304.2 million and statewide gaming activity at $678.1 million. Eight of nine properties recorded gains, Borgata posted the highest single-property total at $81.6 million, and year-to-date figures have already crossed $4.2 billion. These statistics, drawn directly from official reports referenced in August 2026 coverage, document the strongest July performance for the Atlantic City market since 2012 while also illustrating the contribution of iGaming and sports betting to the broader New Jersey total.