Published on: October 17, 2025, 03:04h.
Updated on: October 17, 2025, 03:04h.
- September saw a modest increase in revenue for Atlantic City casinos.
- Following a successful summer, Atlantic City aims to sustain this positive momentum through the fall and winter months.
While temperatures took a dip in September, Atlantic City’s casinos reported a slight decrease in their gross gaming revenue (GGR) when compared to the bustling summer months.
According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), the nine casinos along the shore secured over $230.7 million in physical gaming revenue last month, marking a 0.1% rise compared to September 2024.
Table game earnings increased by nearly 6% to $60.5 million, yet a 1.8% decline in slot machine revenue significantly impacted the overall results for September. Regardless, the slight increase has extended Atlantic City’s streak of positive GGR across five consecutive months.
In-person GGR grew by 10.9% in May, 6.1% in June, 4.3% in July, and another 6.1% in August. This positive trend followed a few months of year-over-year revenue drops in February (-3.8%), March (-3.7%), and April (-2.7%).
For the first three quarters of 2025, the overall casino revenue in Atlantic City has risen by 2.5%, equating to around $53.3 million.
Varied Outcomes for Casino Operators
Despite the robust state of the retail casino sector in Atlantic City, the uptick in activity has not been universal among the nine venues. In fact, five casinos have recorded a decline in physical GGR up to September.
Thus far, only Borgata, Hard Rock, Ocean, and Harrah’s have seen increases in their traditional revenue for 2025. On the other hand, online casino gaming has surged, compensating for the downturns in physical locations.
September’s iGaming GGR spiked nearly 17% year-over-year, amounting to $243.1 million, a $35 million boost compared to September 2024. Factoring in $89.8 million from online and retail sports betting, which is shared between casinos and racetracks, the total GGR for New Jersey’s gaming industry in September surpassed $563.6 million, reflecting a 1% increase from the previous year.
Atlantic City’s growth in online gaming during September contributed positively, allowing total gaming revenue to rise by one percent compared to the same month last year. Total gaming revenue for September reached its highest point in over ten years,” stated James Plousis, chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
“For the past seven months, monthly internet gaming revenue has consistently surpassed $230 million. In the first nine months of this year, the internet gaming win jumped nearly 23%, exceeding $2.1 billion at a faster rate than any previous year,” Plousis elaborated.
Meanwhile, sports betting in New Jersey has seen a decline in 2025, with bettors wagering $8.6 billion over the nine-month span, which is approximately $549.5 million less than the previous year during the same period.
Commencement of the Shoulder Season
Atlantic City is making significant efforts to maintain its upward trend following a busy summer. September signifies the beginning of the shoulder season as it transitions into the fall and winter months.
Plousis expressed that while there was a “flattening” effect on September’s casino revenue, it still “remained steady.” He remains hopeful that recent and ongoing investments at the nine casinos will ensure continued operational success for the destination.