Atlantic City Casinos Hit 14-Year July Peak as Revenue Climbs to $304.2 Million
Erik Jung · Aug 18, 2026

Atlantic City Casinos Hit 14-Year July Peak as Revenue Climbs to $304.2 Million

Data from the July 2026 period shows Atlantic City’s nine casinos generated $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue, marking a 7.1% increase from the same month a year earlier and the strongest July performance since 2012 according to industry tracking figures. Observers note the gains came primarily from robust slot machine and table game results spread across most properties, with Borgata posting the highest single-property total at $81.6 million. Statewide New Jersey gaming revenue, which folds in iGaming and sports betting activity, reached $678.1 million for the month, reflecting an 11.9% year-over-year rise and pushing the 2026 year-to-date figure past $4.2 billion.
Breaking Down the Atlantic City Numbers
The nine casinos that operate in Atlantic City delivered combined gross gaming revenue of $304.2 million during July 2026, a figure that exceeds the July 2012 total and represents the first time the market has reached this level in a July reporting period since that earlier benchmark year. Revenue climbed 7.1% compared with July 2025, driven by consistent play across slot floors and table game pits at most locations. Those who track monthly filings point out that the increase occurred even as individual properties experienced varying degrees of growth, with the overall market total reflecting broad participation rather than isolated spikes at one or two venues.
Borgata recorded $81.6 million in gross gaming revenue for the month, placing it at the top of the property rankings. The remaining eight casinos contributed the balance that brought the market to $304.2 million, and reports indicate strong slot and table game performance at the majority of those locations. Data released in early August 2026 confirms the market-wide total while highlighting that seven of the nine properties posted gains in at least one major gaming category during the period.
Statewide Context and Year-to-Date Progress
When iGaming and sports betting activity across New Jersey is added to the Atlantic City casino results, the statewide gaming revenue total for July 2026 reached $678.1 million. This amount reflects an 11.9% increase over the comparable 2025 figure and continues a pattern of expansion that has carried the year-to-date total beyond $4.2 billion through the end of July. Those who follow regulatory filings note that the additional revenue streams from online platforms and sports wagering have become steady contributors that supplement the land-based totals reported by the nine Atlantic City properties.

The July 2026 Gaming Revenue Report details how the combined channels performed, and the figures reveal that Atlantic City’s $304.2 million served as the foundation for the larger statewide number. Observers have tracked similar monthly patterns in prior years, yet the current data set shows the market clearing the 14-year July threshold while the broader New Jersey ecosystem continues to accumulate revenue at a faster pace than the casinos alone.
Property-Level Performance Patterns
Slot and table game results formed the core of the July gains at most Atlantic City properties, with the market total rising despite occasional softness at individual venues. Borgata’s $81.6 million stands as the highest single-property outcome, yet the remaining properties collectively accounted for the majority of the $304.2 million market figure. Those who review the detailed breakdowns note that the performance spread indicates steady customer activity rather than concentration at the leading property alone.
Revenue reports compiled for July 2026 list the nine casinos in descending order of gross gaming revenue, and the data shows consistent contributions from both slot machines and table games across the group. The 7.1% year-over-year increase for the market as a whole emerged from these combined results, with the July total surpassing every intervening year since 2012. August 2026 filings will provide the next monthly snapshot, yet the July numbers already establish the current benchmark for the summer period.
Conclusion
The July 2026 results establish a clear marker for Atlantic City’s nine casinos, with $304.2 million in gross gaming revenue representing the highest July total in 14 years and a 7.1% increase from the prior year. Borgata led individual properties at $81.6 million while slot and table game activity supported gains at most locations. Statewide, including iGaming and sports betting, New Jersey reached $678.1 million for the month and surpassed $4.2 billion year-to-date. The July 2026 Gaming Revenue Report supplies the official numbers that document these outcomes and set the baseline for subsequent monthly comparisons.