January 2026 Snapshots
In LIGHT of the data.
Despite a span of brutal cold and severe winter weather across the region, Atlantic City casino operators realized a fairly strong month of brick-and-mortar gaming revenue for January 2026. Operators’ total Gross Gaming Revenue for the month also continued a growth trend propelled by internet gaming revenues.
For the third consecutive month (and the eighth time since inception) internet gaming gross revenue surpassed brick-and-mortar revenue to claim 48.1% of total revenue share. Sportsbooks (online and retail) represented 12.2% of revenue while traditional land-based gaming accounted for just 39.7%.
With the January 2026 report, the Division of Gaming Enforcement debuted a new gross revenue summary table, the “Internet Gaming Win and Online Sportsbook Gross Revenue Summary.” For the first time we are getting a clearer (more accessible) view of the business dynamics of different online-based brands. Statewide, there are only two “Casino Brands” – operations where the casino recognizes all of the gross revenues – and these brands accounted for just 2.3% of the total market share. The majority of online-generated revenue in the state (67.6%) was realized by “Third-Party Brands” – entities that contract with casino or racetrack licensees for market access.
Internet gaming continues to grow in popularity among gamblers, and as it more frequently surpasses brick-and-mortar gaming revenues on a monthly basis it becomes more important than ever as a revenue stream. With casinos often relying on third-party operators to manage their internet gaming sites, it seems that much of the benefit of this growing segment is experienced outside of Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Gaming Win & Total Casino Revenue
Source: N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement
| Monthly Revenue (Casino Licensees, $ In Thousands |
January 2026 |
% Change from Prior Year | January 2025 | YTD
2026 |
% Change from Prior Year | YTD 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Gaming Win | $213,318 | 1.6% | $210,058 | $213,318 | 1.6% | $210,058 |
| Internet Gaming Win | $258,884 | 16.8% | $221,604 | $258,88 | 16.8% | $258,88 |
| Sports Wagering Revenue* | $65,737 | 1.5% | $64,734 | $65,737 | 1.5% | $64,734 |
| Total Gaming Win (includes Internet & Sports Wagering) | $537,940 | 8.4% | $496,396 | $537,940 | 8.4% | $496,396 |
| Quarterly Revenue (Industry, $ In Millions)** | Q3 2025 | % Change from Prior Year | Q3 2024 | YTD September 30, 2025 | % Change from Prior Year | YTD September 30, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino | $449.23 | 4.1% | $431.61 | $1,265.02 | 0.2% | $1,236.01 |
| Rooms | $229.16 | -3.8% | $238.33 | $542.42 | -4.7% | $569.15 |
| Food & Beverage | $162.55 | -1.6% | $165.13 | $425.05 | -3.3% | $439.40 |
| Entertainment & Other | $101.15 | -6.4% | $108.10 | $399.24 | 47.2% | $271.30 |
| Casino Licensees Total Net Revenue | $942.09 | -0.1% | $943.16 | $1,366.71 | 6.8% | $1,279.84 |
| Gross Operating Profit (GOP) | $236.22 | -2.7% | $242.86 | $556.89 | -3.4% | $576.66 |
* Data as reported in New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Monthly Financial Reports for individual licensees for respective months. May not match Monthly Press Releases and Statistical Summaries. Does not include Racetracks.
** Data agregated from New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Quarterly Financial Reports for individual properties. May not match totals from Quarterly Press Releases and Statistical Summaries, which represent a 'snapshot' of data at the time of publication and are not retroactively updated.
Atlantic City Hotel Lodging
Source: N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement
| Casino Hotel Lodging Statistics For the Period Ended September 30, 2025 & 2024 |
Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy percentage | 84.3% | 84.1% | 73.3% | 74.1% |
| Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) | $195.40 | $201.08 | $178.12 | $182.97 |
| Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)* | $164.72 | $169.11 | $130.56 | $135.58 |
* RevPAR= ADR X Occupancy Percentage
Atlantic City Casino Operator Taxes & Fees
Source: N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement
Total Paid Taxes & Fees |
$308,255,650 | $231,340,000 | 9.34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxes & Fees |
Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | % | |||
|
Casino Gaming Gross Revenue Tax |
$52,431,661 | $50,609,000 | 3.60% | |||
|
Internet Gaming Gross Revenue Tax |
$146,247,252 | $90,330,000 | 61.90% | |||
|
Sports Wagering - Retail Gross Revenue Tax (includes racetracks) |
$559,240 | $942,000 | -40.63% | |||
|
Sports Wagering - Internet Gross Revenue Tax (includes racetracks) |
$48,894,653 | $32,493,000 | 50.48% | |||
| Investment Alternative Tax/CRDA Obligations | $28,847,645 | $25,017,000 | 15.31% | |||
| 1.25% Additional Tax | $1,806,161 | $1,775,000 | 1.70% | |||
| 1.25% EDT | $1,315,194 | $1,494,000 | -11.97% | |||
| Luxury Tax | $14,833,994 | $15,129,000 | -1.95% | |||
| Tourism Promotion Fee | $2,598,635 | $2,530,000 | 2.67% | |||
| Hotel Room Fee | $3,518,151 | $3,555,000 | -1.06% | |||
| Hotel Room Surcharge | $2,345,434 | $2,370,000 | -1.04% | |||
| Parking Fees | $4,857,630 | $5,092,000 | -4.62% | |||
Atlantic City Casino Operator Spending
Source: Casino Association of New Jersey - Member Reported
| Total | $165,803,924 | $154,678,000 | 7.19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchase of Goods and Services From New Jersey Vendors(By County) |
Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % | ||
| Atlantic | $96,449,821 | $100,051,000 | -3.6% | ||
| Bergen | $1,763,377 | $2,542,000 | -30.6% | ||
| Burlington | $3,166,977 | $3,859,000 | -17.9% | ||
| Camden | $4,995,742 | $5,117,000 | -2.4% | ||
| Cape May | $2,588,684 | $2,021,000 | 28.1% | ||
| Cumberland | $5,826,216 | $5,585,000 | 4.3% | ||
| Essex | $9,958,985 | $10,880,000 | -8.5% | ||
| Gloucester | $2,483,985 | $2,621,000 | -5.2% | ||
| Hudson | $589,799 | $621,000 | -5.0% | ||
| Hunterdon | $20,210 | $28,000 | -27.8% | ||
| Mercer | $1,5925,711 | $3,690,000 | 331.6% | ||
| Middlesex | $4,063,079 | $3,425,000 | 18.6% | ||
| Monmouth | $4,560,199 | $2,689,000 | 69.6% | ||
| Morris | $1,080,211 | $1,565,000 | -31.0% | ||
| Ocean | $1,700,347 | $880,000 | 93.2% | ||
| Passaic | $1,928,613 | $926,000 | 108.3% | ||
| Salem | $103,064 | $122,000 | -15.5% | ||
| Somerset | $2,674,073 | $2,630,000 | 1.7% | ||
| Sussex | $2 | 0 | N/A | ||
| Union | $5,917,508 | $5,421,000 | 9.2% | ||
| Warren | $7,000 | $4,000 | 82.9% | ||
Other Spending |
Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures | $6,1344,192 | $47,678,000 | 28.7% | |||
| PILOT Contributions (Includes PILOT & additional payments under PILOT legislation) | $32,086,110 | $29,788,000 | 7.7% | |||
| CRDA Special Improvement District | $299,199 | $331,000 | -9.6% | |||
| Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Water | $1,478,631 | $1,253,000 | 18.0% | |||
| Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Sewer | $3,353,265 | $3,445,000 | -2.7% | |||
|
Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Other (permits, boardwalk seating, mercantile etc.) |
$1,384,243 | $1,190,218 | 16.3%% | |||
| Charitable Contributions | $307,374 | $310,000 | -0.8% | |||
Total Spending |
$266,057,000 | $238,673,000 | 11.5% |
|---|
Atlantic City Statistical Transportation Data
Source: South Jersey Transportation Authority
|
Travel Mode |
December 2025 |
December 2024 |
Change from Prior Year |
YTD 2025 |
YTD 2024 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Expressway | ||||||
| Total Toll-Paying Traffic Pleasantville Toll Plaza |
1,260,308 | 1,295,201 | -2.7% | 17,599,983 | 18,065,267 | -2.6% |
| AC Airport | ||||||
| Scheduled Service Passengers | 55,177 | 63,504 | -13.1% | 732,885 | 918,166 | -20.2% |
| Charter Passengers | 3,270 | 5,287 | -38.2% | 112,223 | 124,137 | -9.6% |
| Total Air Passengers | 58,447 | 68,791 | -15.0% | 845,108 | 1,042,303 | -18.9% |
* A note regarding year-over-year comparison of Toll-Paying Traffic at Pleasantville Toll Plaza of the Atlantic City Expressway. In the period January 2020 through January 2026 tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway have increased by approximatly 52%.
Atlantic City Meetings and Conventions Data
Source: Vist Atlantic City
| January '26 | January '25 | % Change from Prior Year |
TOTAL 2026 YTD |
TOTAL 2025 YTD |
% Change from Prior Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventions/Tradeshows/Meetings1 | ||||||
| # of Shows | 6 | 7 | -14% | 6 | 7 | -14% |
| # of Room Nights | 21,437 | 29,127 | -26% | 21,437 | 29,127 | -26% |
| # of Attendees3 | 56,174 | 47,586 | 18% | 56,174 | 47,586 | 18% |
| Delegate Spending | $19,992,310 | $21,335,858 | -6% | $19,992,310 | $21,335,858 | -6% |
| Boardwalk Hall Bookings | ||||||
| # of Shows | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| # of Attendees | 4,715 | 4,773 | -1% | 4,715 | 4,773 | -1% |
| Hotel Bookings | ||||||
| # of Shows | 9 | 5 | 80% | 9 | 5 | 80% |
| # of Room Nights | 6,288 | 8,137 | -23% | 6,288 | 8,137 | -23% |
| # of Attendees | 14,559 | 7,844 | 86% | 14,559 | 7,844 | 86% |
| Delegate Spending | $4,294,041 | $5,369,292 | -20% | $4,294,041 | $5,369,292 | -20% |
| Monthly Totals | ||||||
| # Convs_Trade_Mtgs / Boardwalk Hall / Hotel |
16 |
13 |
23% |
16 |
13 |
23% |
| # of Room Nights | 27,725 | 37,264 | -26% | 27,725 | 37,264 | -26% |
| # of Attendees | 75,448 | 60,203 | 25% | 75,448 | 60,203 | 25% |
| Delegate Spending | $24,286,351 | $26,705,150 | -9% | $24,286,351 | $26,705,150 | -9% |
1Includes Visit Atlantic City events booked at Boardwalk Hall
3Variance in attendance numbers due to revisions in calculating and tracking methods
*All numbers as of January 15th, 2026
Atlantic City Information
Atlantic City Mayor gives State of the City Address - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. gave his annual State of the City address to an audience of 700 at the Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association luncheon at Golden Nugget Atlantic City. His remarks included the announcement of three upcoming projects. Evolution is in the process of building a 60,000-square-foot online gaming studio at the Showboat Resort Atlantic City and developer K. Hovnanian is taking on two residential development projects which would bring more than 300 townhomes to the city. Of the DEEM project to develop Bader Field, Mayor Small said "this is as close to getting done as it's ever been" and indicated he expected the project to go before City Council in February. Additional reporting from The Press of Atlantic City.
Atlantic City receives Baa3 rating from Moodys - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Atlantic city has received its first investment-grade rating in a decade. Wall Street ratings agency Moody's, rating of Baa3 for Atlantic City signals "restored investor confidence in the resort." aAccording to additional reporting from The Press of Atlantic City Moody's also upgraded their rating of the city's Municipal Utilities Authority giving it a Baa1 grade due to its strong liquidity and financial management.
Atlantic City to host MAAC Basketball Championships through 2031 - According to a February 3 press release, The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has unanimously selected Atlantic City to host their Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from 2027 through 2031. "This five-year agreement marks the longest-term and most significant host-site partnership in MAAC Basketball Championships history, with a substantial financial investment dedicated to enhancing the championship experience for student-athletes, coaches, member institutions and fans."
Commercial real estate firm markets former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino site for large-scale redevelopment - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, commercial real estate firm Avison Young is marketing the 10.2-acre property for sale "as is." According to a recently released summary of the property, the site offers more than 300 feet of Boardwalk frontage and is zoned RS-C, or resort commercial, allowing for casino, hotel, residential and commercial development.
Stockton University and Casino Association partner to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day - According to a January 27 press release, the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University for the second year in a row partnered with the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) to light up Atlantic City yellow to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. "Bally’s Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City changed outside lighting to yellow at dusk on Tuesday, Jan. 27 as part of a nationwide awareness campaign that includes the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education." Additional reporting from The Press of Atlantic City.
New Jersey Gaming News
29th annual East Coast Gaming Congress returns to Atlantic City in April 2026 - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the longest-running gaming conference in the United States, will be held April 14-15 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announces $50 million capital improvement plan for 2026 - As reported by ROI NJ, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has announced plans to renovate more than 700 standard guest rooms, over 60 suites and eight penthouses in the hotel’s North Tower, along with refreshing walkways and corridors. The work is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.
New Jersey legislators reintroduce bills for 2026 legislative session - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City and Casino.org, New Jersey legislators have reintroduced multiple gaming related bills to be consedered in the 2026 legislative session, among them calls for North Jersey casino expansion and a casino smoking ban.
Ocean Casino Resort opens mini golf and bar - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort has opened a new ammenity. Ocean’s 18 Mini Golf and Bar, features two nine-hole mini golf courses over 8,000 square feet and two levels, and immersive holograms based on technology used at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Resorts Casino Hotel begins two major capital improvement projects - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Resorts Casino Hotel has begun two capital improvement projects. One project will renovate the façade of the casino's Ocean Tower, while another will replace five 40-year-old cooling towers and a roof.
National Gaming News
20 Charged in College Basketball Point-Shaving Sting - As reported by Casino.org 20 men have been charged in a point-shaving scheme involving NCAA Division 1 basketball teams. According to a recently released federal inditement the case involves 39 college basketball players on 17 NCAA Division 1 teams, with 29 games that were fixed.
American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) urge Congress to take action on predictions markets spots bets - As reported by Casino.org, the AGA and IGA have urged Congress to take action on sports event contracts offered by predicitons markets which they say are “indistinguishable” from traditional sports wagers. Additional information from the AGA.
Americans to Legally Wager Estimated $1.76 Billion on Super Bowl LX - According to a January 30 press release, The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimated that Americans will wager a record $1.76 billion legally on Super Bowl LX. Further reporting from Casino.org.
Illinois Casino Revenue Reaches a Record $1.9 Billion in 2025 - As reported by Casino.org, The Illinois Gaming Board has announced record high gross gaming revenues for state casinos in the year ended 2025. The bulk of the over $1.9 billion in winnings, about $1.49 billion, came on slot machines. Table games accounted for the remaining $457.8 million.
Kalshi to launch VIP/host program for "loyal traders"- According to Legal Sports Report and Casino.org, predictions market company Kalshi has plans to launch a loyalty program. The program, reportedly named Kalshi Platinum, is said to emulate loyalty programs from Charles Schwab, Coin Base and Kraken and will offer "priority support and other benefits" to some of the platforms most loyal customers. The program seems to be focused on high volume sports clients. Further reporting from Business Insider.
Maryland lawmakers introduce wo bills seeking to ban online sweepstakes casinos - As reported by Casino.org, Maryland legislators have introduced House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112. The bills, which are cross-filed with identical texts, explicitly ban sweepstakes casinos that use dual or multiple currency systems of payment that allow players to “exchange the currency for any prize or award or cash or cash equivalent.
Pennsylvannia gaming experts testify before the state's House Gaming Oversight Committee - As reported by Casino.org, members of The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania testified before the state’s House Gaming Oversight Committee regarding controversial prediction markets and their potential impact on rates of problem gambling among young people.
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue casino smoking ban - As reported by Casino.org, Pennsylvania passed the 'Clean Indoor Air Act' in 2008. The Act included exemptions for licensed slots facilities where up to 50% of the gaming floor space can be designated for tobacco consumption. A recently introduced bill would amend the 2008 law by removing the casino exception.
Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) sues city of Chicago over new licensing system and tax on sports betting revenue generated within the city - As reported by Casino.org, ESPN, and CBS News, an advocacy group fo the nations major sportsbooks, SBA, has sued the city of Chicago challenging an ordinance that would require legal sportsbooks to enter into a new licensing system and to pay a tax on 10.25% of sports betting revenue generated within the city. The ordinance came into effect January 1. A hearing on the issue has been scheduled for March.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) releases new data on "Gambling Behaviors, Perceptions, and Risks Among Nevada Adults" - According to recently released report published by UNLV approximatly 65% of Nevada adults had gambled in the past year. Nearly half of these gamblers (44%) showed some level of harm and about 15% of all adults met the threshold for problem gambling. People working in gambling environments were twice as likely to experience harm as other workers. Further reporting by Casino.org.
Hospitality & Tourism News
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) releases 2026 State of the Industry Report - According to a January 27 press release, the AHLA has released its annual State of the Industry Report. Among the key findings of the report was the observation that "rising operating expenses were a primary factor keeping gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) at roughly 90% of 2019 levels."
Budget airlines Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announce merger - As reported by Casino.org, Las Vegas, Nevada based Allegiant Air will acquire Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion cash and stock deal. This will result in one of the largest leisure‑focused carriers in the US.
South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) recceives credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, S&P raised the rating on the SJTA’s transportation revenue bonds to A-, up from BBB+. "The upgrades are driven by expectations that the authority will continue to cover its debts, supported by annual toll rate indexing, conservative financial planning and the absence of additional near-term debt issuance, according to the firm."
LIGHT Snapshots is a publication of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism, Stockton University School of Business
Jane Bokunewicz, Ph. D., Faculty Director and Professor of Hospitality
