New Jersey’s gaming sector maintained its impressive performance in February, surpassing the $500 million threshold again, as total revenue reached $520.8 million. This represents a 7.4% rise from last year’s figure of $484.8 million, according to reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

<p><strong>This achievement signifies the twelfth month in a row where overall gaming revenue has exceeded $500 million</strong>, highlighting the ongoing influence of online gambling in stimulating market expansion.</p>

<p><strong>In February, online gaming accounted for $251.8 million in revenue, marking a notable 21.2% increase</strong> from the previous year's total of $207.8 million and reaffirming its status as the primary driver of overall revenue. This segment has consistently surpassed $250 million for five consecutive months, outperforming traditional casino revenues.</p>

<p>Regulatory bodies cited <strong>late-month weather disruptions</strong> as a significant factor. New Jersey Casino Control Commission Chairman James Plousis commented: “With a blizzard affecting the region in late February, <strong>Atlantic City casinos experienced a slight decrease in monthly winnings</strong>.</p>

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<p><strong>Internet gaming revenues exhibited double-digit growth in February</strong>, exceeding $250 million for the fifth consecutive month. Year-to-date, internet gaming revenues surpassed $500 million, achieving this benchmark faster than any prior year.</p>

<p>Online casinos have been pivotal in sustaining overall growth, contributing to the fact that total gaming revenue has now remained above $500 million for an entire year.</p>

<p><strong>Physical casinos recorded $202.9 million in revenue for February, reflecting a slight 0.3% decrease from the $203.5 million achieved the previous year</strong>. Adverse winter weather conditions curtailed foot traffic across the state, dampening in-person gambling activities.</p>

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<p>Jane Bokunewicz, the faculty director of Stockton University’s Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism, suggested that <strong>the harsher winter conditions than in recent years contributed to the decline in brick-and-mortar revenue</strong>. She noted that these extreme conditions likely drove more consumers towards digital platforms.</p>

<p><strong>“The weather that may have diminished brick-and-mortar revenues probably gave a small boost to internet gaming,”</strong> she remarked. “This boost, though not sufficient to overtake December 2025’s record-breaking single-month internet gross gaming revenue, did lead to a fourth consecutive month where internet gaming revenues surpassed those of traditional operations.”</p>

<p><strong>The disparity between online and in-person gaming was quite pronounced in February</strong>, with online revenues surpassing casino earnings by nearly $50 million. Sports betting, however, saw a downturn, with total revenues reaching $66 million, down 10.3% from $73.6 million a year earlier, while <strong>total wagers fell 14.4% to $846.4 million from $988.9 million in February 2025.</p>

<p>Bokunewicz indicated that expectations for a robust Super Bowl betting season did not translate into increased operator revenue, with both betting volume and revenue declining compared to last year. She added that <strong>the influence of emerging alternatives, such as prediction markets, remains uncertain</strong>.</p>

<p>At the property level, <strong>Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa topped the market in in-person revenue with $53.7 million, reflecting a 7.7% increase year-over-year</strong>. Hard Rock Atlantic City reported $35.9 million, a decline of 14.2%, while Ocean Casino Resort achieved $35.4 million, a 9.4% increase. Slot machines brought in $152 million, compared to $50 million from table games.</p>

<p><strong>Tax revenues from gaming activities increased significantly.</strong> “Gaming tax revenue for February 2026 ($84,406,413) outpaced February 2025 totals ($53,325,315) by more than 58%,” noted Bokunewicz.</p>