June 2025
In LIGHT of the data.
June’s 6% year-over-year increase is an encouraging sign for Atlantic City’s casino
operators, especially since there was one less Saturday in the month this year compared
to 2024. The increase continues the momentum of May’s nearly 11% year-over-year increase
in total (brick-and-mortar) casino win.
The positive revenue growth in brick and mortar win so far this summer has offset
revenue declines in the first quarter resulting in a tailwind of a 1.7% year-over-year
increase year to date heading into the peak summer tourism season.
While this month’s brick-and-mortar returns are positive, it is important to note
that the largest gains (nearly 27% year-over-year) came from the table games side
of operations leaving slot operations (usually the industry’s “bread and butter”)
essentially flat at a decline of 0.7% year-over-year. Because of the general volatility
of table games revenue, it is unclear if this month’s gains were because of increased
spending or because of the comparative luck of the players vs. the house.
Internet gaming revenues continue to climb, and while June 2025 did not set a new
record for single-month, internet gaming revenue, its performance sits comfortably
in the top five for single month returns. Atlantic City casinos and their partners
realized a 23.5% year-over-year increase for the month and a 22.7% year-over-year
increase for the year to date.
Aided by the updraft of internet gaming and a respectable showing from sports wagering
(win was on par with last month despite a slight decrease in handle), Atlantic City
continued a trend of positive total gross gaming revenue gains. Those gains will be
important to sustain with the eminent expansion of casinos in downstate New York.
Atlantic City Gaming Win & Total Casino Revenue
Source: N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement
| Monthly Revenue (Casino Licensees, $ In Thousands |
June 2025 |
% Change from Prior Year | June 2024 | YTD
2025 |
% Change from Prior Year | YTD 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Gaming Win | $259,016 | 6.1% | $244,087 | $1,379,702 | 1.7% | $1,356,444 |
| Internet Gaming Win | $230,706 | 23.5% | $186.847 | $1,385,952 | 22.7% | $1,129,610 |
| Sports Wagering Revenue* | $53,395 | 96.7% | $27,149 | $308,386 | 43.7% | $214,571 |
| Total Gaming Win (includes Internet & Sports Wagering) | $543,118 | 18.6% | $458.084 | $3,074,040 | 13.8% | $2,700,625 |
| Quarterly Revenue (Industry, $ In Millions)** | Q1 2025 | % Change from Prior Year | Q1 2024 | YTD March 31, 2025 | % Change from Prior Year | YTD March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino | $389.99 | -6.6% | $417.74 | $389.99 | -6.6% | $417.74 |
| Rooms |
$137.58 |
-7.1% | $148.13 | $137.58 | -7.1% | $148.13 |
| Food & Beverage | $123.05 | -5.1% | $129.69 | $123.05 | -5.1% | $129.69 |
| Entertainment & Other | $79.71 | 7.2% | $74.37 | $79.71 | 7.2% | $74.37 |
| Casino Licensees Total Net Revenue | $730.34 | -5.1% | $769.92 | $730.34 | -5.1% | $769.92 |
| Gross Operating Profit (GOP) | $131.97 | -15.1% | $155.41 | $131.97 | -15.1% | $155.41 |
* 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.
** 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 March 30, 2025 & 2024 |
Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy percentage | 62.9% | 64.8% | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) | $159.13 | $164.20 | $159.13 | $164.20 |
| Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)* | $100.13 | $106.43 | $100.13 | $106.43 |
* RevPAR= ADR X Occupancy Percentage
Atlantic City Casino Operator Taxes & Fees
Source: N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement
Total Paid Taxes & Fees |
220,981,303 | $202,372,000 | 9.2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxes & Fees |
Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | % | |||
|
Casino Gaming Gross Revenue Tax |
42,177,309 | $41,117,000 | 2.6% | |||
|
Internet Gaming Gross Revenue Tax |
98,285,127 | $77,886,000 | 26.2% | |||
|
Sports Wagering - Retail Gross Revenue Tax (includes racetracks) |
604,230 | $1,039,000 | -41.8% | |||
|
Sports Wagering - Internet Gross Revenue Tax (includes racetracks) |
32,890,931 | $37,005,000 | -11.1% | |||
| Investment Alternative Tax/CRDA Obligations | 24,686,158 | $21,425,000 | 15.2% | |||
| 1.25% Additional Tax | 1,693,445 | $1,405,000 | 20.5% | |||
| 1.25% EDT | 1,545,570 | $2,308,000 | -33.0% | |||
| Luxury Tax | 8,516,928 | $9,556,000 | -10.9% | |||
| Tourism Promotion Fee | 1,899,002 | $1,945,000 | -2.4% | |||
| Hotel Room Fee | 2,758,068 | $2,795,000 | -1.3% | |||
| Hotel Room Surcharge | 1,838,712 | $1,863,000 | -1.3% | |||
| Parking Fees | 4,085,823 | $4,028,000 | 1.4% | |||
Atlantic City Casino Operator Spending
Source: Casino Association of New Jersey - Member Reported
| Total | $143,126,063 | $195,709,609 | -26.9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchase of Goods and Services From New Jersey Vendors(By County) |
Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | % | ||
| Atlantic | $87,157,650 | $104,259,719 | -16.4% | ||
| Bergen | $3,016,168 | $3,824,017 | -21.1% | ||
| Burlington | $3,210,041 | $3,748,473 | -14.4% | ||
| Camden | $4,505,412 | $5,710,417 | -21.1% | ||
| Cape May | $2,338,743 | $1,973,663 | 18.5% | ||
| Cumberland | $4,396,910 | $5,057,329 | -13.1% | ||
| Essex | $10,414,741 | $10,882,741 | -4.3% | ||
| Gloucester | $2,273,721 | $1,887,328 | 20.5% | ||
| Hudson | $788,450 | $430,000 | 83.4% | ||
| Hunterdon | $18,693 | $43,220 | -56.7% | ||
| Mercer | $4,282,983 | $6,323,970 | -32.3% | ||
| Middlesex | $3,635,497 | $2,701,847 | 34.6% | ||
| Monmouth | $3,479,775 | $2,779,288 | 25.2% | ||
| Morris | $2,364,116 | $2,441,912 | -3.2% | ||
| Ocean | $1,809,421 | $920,066 | 96.7% | ||
| Passaic | $1,284,891 | $1,055,955 | 21.7% | ||
| Salem | $76,624 | $96,747 | -20.8% | ||
| Somerset | $2,448,137 | $1,927,589 | 27.0% | ||
| Sussex | $5,974 | $8,493 | -29.7% | ||
| Union | $5,615,129 | $4,545,689 | 23.5% | ||
| Warren | $2,963 | $1,097 | 170.2% | ||
Other Spending |
Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures | $46,984,010 | $64,227,515 | -26.8% | |||
| PILOT Contributions (Includes PILOT & additional payments under PILOT legislation) | $28,616,166 | $28,242,109 | 1.3% | |||
| CRDA Special Improvement District | $323,863 | $322,582 | 0.4% | |||
| Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Water | $1,380,885 | $1,410,845 | 46.3% | |||
| Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Sewer | $1,380,885 | $1,410,845 | -2.1 | |||
|
Municipal/Atlantic City Fees- Other (permits, boardwalk seating, mercantile etc.) |
$723,083 | $494,103 | 46.3% | |||
| Charitable Contributions | $203,816 | $252,181 | -19.2% | |||
Total Spending |
$365,450,328 | $452,528,097 | -19.2% |
|---|
Atlantic City Statistical Transportation Data
Source: South Jersey Transportation Authority
| Travel Mode | May 2025 |
May 2024 |
Change from Prior Year |
YTD 2025 |
YTD 2024 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Expressway | ||||||
| Total Toll-Paying Traffic Pleasantville Toll Plaza |
1,487,191 | 1,546,793 | -3.9% | 6,504,128 | 6,870,376 | -5.3% |
| AC Airport | ||||||
| Scheduled Service Passengers | 54,702 | 86,508 | -36.8% | 311,126 | 408,164 | -23.8% |
| Charter Passengers | 12,838 | 13,878 | -7.5% | 37,220 | 42,741 | -12.9% |
| Total Air Passengers | 67,540 | 100,386 | -32.7% | 348,346 | 450,905 | -22.8% |
Atlantic City Meetings and Conventions Data
Source: Vist Atlantic City
| June '25 | June '24 | % Change from Prior Year |
TOTAL 2025 YTD |
TOTAL 2024 YTD |
% Change from Prior Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventions/Tradeshows/Meetings1 | ||||||
| # of Shows | ||||||
| # of Room Nights | ||||||
| # of Attendees3 | ||||||
| Delegate Spending | ||||||
| Boardwalk Hall Bookings | ||||||
| # of Shows | ||||||
| # of Attendees | ||||||
| Hotel Bookings | ||||||
| # of Shows | ||||||
| # of Room Nights | ||||||
| # of Attendees | ||||||
| Delegate Spending | ||||||
| Monthly Totals | ||||||
| # Convs_Trade_Mtgs / Boardwalk Hall / Hotel | ||||||
| # of Room Nights | ||||||
| # of Attendees | ||||||
| Delegate Spending | ||||||
1Includes Visit Atlantic City events booked at Boardwalk Hall
3Variance in attendance numbers due to revisions in calculating and tracking methods
Atlantic City Information
Atlantic City unveils new Sheila Y. Oliver Plaza - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, on June 5 Atlantic City held a ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of the new Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver Plaza, also known as the City Hall courtyard. The plaza, named in memory of the late lieutenant governor, who died in 2023, has received several improvements including enhanced security and safety features at the main entrance, along with aesthetic improvements such as benches, a rain garden, a marble fountain, a pergola, the painting of existing concrete walls and the planting of trees, shrubs and grass, plus new main and north end parking lots.
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) supports free summer entertainment in Atlantic City - In a June 13 news release, the CRDA announced a summer entertainment lineup for 2025, featuring free live concerts at Kennedy Plaza, Chicken Bone Beach, and Gardner’s Basin from June through September. "The diverse and comprehensive series includes three distinct concert programs designed to attract residents and visitors to Atlantic City’s unique entertainment venues."
CRDA approves purchase of Renaissance Plaza shopping center - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the CRDA voted in favor of purchasing the lease of the shopping center on Atlantic Avenue in an effort to improve access to high-quality food in Atlantic City. Under the new development plan, existing food store Save-A-Lot is expected to remain in the Plaza.
Latest issue of The South Jersey Economic Review (SJER) released - According to a Stockton University news release and as reported by The Press of Atlantic City on June 16, the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University has released the Summer 2025 issue of SJER. Included in the report is an analysis of job growth in the Atlantic City area that was recorded at 4.2% during the first quarter of 2025.
Nonprofit Skate AC breaks ground on second skatepark in the city - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, on June 24, Skate AC broke ground on its second skatepark in the city. The new skatepark will be in Uptown Park at Melrose and Massachusetts avenues and include handrails, stairs with ledges, quarter pipes, ramps and flat rails. Skate AC said it expects the park to open in early August.
Part of former Atlantic Club casino is up for sale (again) - As reported by Casino.org, the current owners of the former Atlantic Club casino, New York-based Colosseo Development Group, have divided the property into two real estate listings. Commercial real estate marketplace Crexi shows a listing for 3400 Pacific Ave. with an asking price of $55 million. The other hotel tower has not been listed. Further reporting from The Press of Atlantic City.
New Jersey Gaming News
Atlantic County to receive $15.7 million to resolve PILOT gaming tax dispute, Local Finance Board approves city plan to issue bond to pay settlement - As reported by Casino.org, Play NJ and The Press of Atlantic City, officials have reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by Atlantic County against the state of New Jersey, alleging that by removing iGaming and online sports betting from the casinos’ property tax bill, the county received considerably less money. Through the settlement, Atlantic County will receive the $15.7 million as a lump sum and then return to collecting quarterly property tax payments through the PILOT with iGaming and online sports betting revenue included. The state will bridge the tax gap between what the casinos actually pay and what the county receives. To cover this gap/expense, Atlantic City Council introduced an ordinance to issue a bond which, as of June 11, had received approval from the Local Finance Board.
Beach replenishment project gives three casinos first decent beach in three years - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, July 4 marked the first Independence Day in three years that casino operators at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Resorts Casino Hotel and Ocean Casino Resort have been able to offer a decent beach for their guests and locals to use. A $38.2 million beach replenishment project over the winter pumped sand onto the north end of the city’s beaches, widening them substantially in time for the crucial summer season.
New Jersey lawmakers pass $58.8 billion state budget including tax increase on online gambling and sports betting - As announced by the New Jersey Governor's Office and reported on by Play NJ, Insider NJ, Legal Sports Report and The Press of Atlantic City, the state of New Jersey has passed a new budget for fiscal year 2026. Included in the budget is an increase in taxes levied on online gaming, sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. The popular gambling products previously taxed at 13%, 15% and 10.5%, respectively, will all be taxed at 19.75%.The higher taxes are expected to generate an additional $250 million in revenue for the state. Summary of Fiscal Year 2026 New Jersey State Budget.
New Jersey passes law prohibiting partnerships between sports books and universities - As recorded by the New Jersey Legislature and reported by Play NJ, Bill A4113 that “prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education,” has been signed into law.
Ocean Casino Resort and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino celebrate seventh anniversaries - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City celebrated its seventh anniversary by paying the tolls of all inbound motorists at the Pleasantville plaza of the Atlantic City Expressway from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. According to The Press of Atlantic City, Hard Rock celebrated with charitable donations in the community, including a $10,000 gift to New Shiloh Baptist Church on Atlantic Avenue and $7,000 gifts to each of seven local organizations: Jewish Family Service, Covenant House, The Arc of Atlantic County, Veterans Haven South, AC Pride, Diabetes Training Camp Foundation and Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation.
Ocean Casino Resort fined $10,750, Hard Rock Bet honors $5,000 Live Trivia payouts after technical error - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement imposed a $10,750 penalty on Ocean Casino Resort after a blackjack dealer failed to shuffle cards and a player was allowed to alter bets in play. As reported by Gambling Insider and NJ.com, a technical oversight during a free-to-play trivia session led to every qualifying player receiving a $5,000 payout. Hard Rock decided to honor the payouts after discovering the error.
Sweepstakes casino ban passes N.J. legislature - As recorded by the New Jersey Legislature and reported by Legal Sports Report, New Jersey lawmakers passed Bill A5447 that “prohibits sweepstakes model of wagering; establishes new penalties for unlawful gambling operations and practices; directs Division of Consumer Affairs and Division of Gaming Enforcement to enforce penalties.” Further reporting from Casino.org.
National Gaming News
Connecticut becomes second state to ban sweepstakes casinos - According to Legal Sports Report, Connecticut bill SB1235, banning sweepstakes casinos has become law. Connecticut is the second state after Montana to enact such a ban. A ban introduced in Louisiana has been vetoed by that state's governor. Further reporting by Casino.org.
Fifth member, Bet365, joins Sports Betting Alliance - As reported by Casino.org, Bet365 has become the fifth member of the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a nonprofit trade group that advocates for legal, regulated sports gambling and iGaming. The SBA was founded in 2021 through a partnership between FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and Fanatics.
Florida seeks to dismiss lawsuit challenging sports betting in the state - As reported by Casino.org and Legal Sports Report, the state of Florida has asked that a lawsuit challenging the legality of the $2.5 billion landmark gaming compact that allowed the Seminole Tribe to offer online sports betting statewide be dismissed.
Illinois imposes per-bet fee on online sports wagering, operators respond with surcharge - As reported by Legal Sports Report, Illinois lawmakers have imposed a per-bet fee of 25 cents on the first 20 million wagers a sportsbook accepts annually, the fee jumps to 50 cents per bet for all bets beyond the 20 million mark. FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics have announced that they will pass the fee on to consumers by implementing an Illinois surcharge. Further reporting by Casino.org.
Maine legislature passes bill legalizing online casinos - As reported by Casino.org and Legal Sports Report, Maine lawmakers have voted to pass LD1164. This bill would provide the state's four Wabanaki Nations tribes — the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot — the exclusive rights to operate online casino games through third-party partners. Maine Gov. Janet Mills, along with representatives of the Maine Gambling Control Unit and Gambling Control Board, have testified against the bill. According to iGaming Business, as of July 10, the governor had yet to take any action on the bill, which passed on June 26.
Massachusetts lawmakers consider legislation to authorize, regulate and tax online casino gambling - As reported by Casino.org, Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that would authorize, regulate and tax online casino gambling in the state. A hearing for Bill H322, which would regulate internet gaming, was held on June 23.
Missouri announces likely launch date for retail and online sports betting - As reported by Casino.org, the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced Dec. 1 as a likely launch date for the state's new sports betting market.
National Football League (NFL) partners with International Center for Responsible Gaming student athlete innitiative - According to Legal Sports Report, the NFL is partnering with the International Center for Responsible Gaming to fund research and educational resources aimed at addressing growing concerns around gambling among college athletes and students.
New York's request for down state casino bids ends with eight applicants - As reported by Casino.org, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board has fielded eight applications for casino developments in the downstate region. The eight casino bids come from or involve Bally’s, Caesars Entertainment, Chickasaw Nation, Genting, Hard Rock, Mohegan, MGM Resorts and Rush Street Gaming.
Pensylvania Casinos break single month revenue record in May 2025 - According to a June 18 press release, Pensylvania gaming operators realized their first $600 million revenue month in May 2025. At $601.8 million May set a new record for single month record for the state, beating out the prior record of $574.5 million set in March 2025. Further reporting by Casino.org and Legal Sports Report.
Hospitality & Tourism News
Caesars Atlantic City to host annual Miss’d America drag competition - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City will host the Miss'd America competition on Sept. 6. Proceeds from the event will benefit several LGBTQ+ charities.
Greenland invites world to 'come visit' - As reported by the Associated Press, Greenland is open to tourism. The nation's tourism industry is expected to boom in 2025 following the launch on June 14 of the first direct flights between the U.S. and Greenland offered by an American airline (United Airlines route between Nuuk and Newark, N.J.).
Most New Jerseyans think beach tag prices are too high - According to a poll conducted by the Stockton Polling Institute of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, half of New Jersey's residents think the cost of beach tags to access their nearest beach is too high. Regarding beach tags in general, a majority of those polled (65%) think beaches are a public resource, and that they should be free to New Jersey residents, while 30% think beachgoers should pay for access to generate revenue for essential services. Further reporting from New Jersey Business Magazine.
Ocean City considers 3% tax on ‘transient accommodations’ booked through ;transient space marketplaces’ - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the Ocean City City Council has introduced an ordinance that would create a “transient accommodations fee” of 3% on accommodations booked through “transient space marketplaces." The ordinance, which targets online vacation rental platforms like Airbnb, could bring about $1.8 million in new revenue to the city. A hearing and final vote are scheduled for July 17.
Presidential proclamation bars nationals from 12 countries from entering the U.S. - On June 4 the White House released a presidential proclamation "RESTRICTING THE ENTRY OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS." As reported by NPR, The Associated Press, Reuters, The New York Times and The Press of Atlantic City, as of June 9 citizens from 12 countries were prohibited from entering the U.S. and partial bans were placed on nationals from a further seven countries. As of June 15, officials were said to be considering expanding the travel ban to encompass as many as 36 additional countries. The ban mostly affects countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Wildwood and Atlantic City announce schedules for 2025 air shows - Wildwood and Atlantic City have each announced plans to host airshows in 2025. The “Wildwoods Thunder Over the Waves Airshow” will be held on Sept. 5 and 6, and the Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival runs July 14-20 with an airshow scheduled for July 15 and 16.
Wildwood's Barefoot Country Music Fest a 'summer institution' - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Wildwood's fifth Barefoot Country Music Fest welcomed 60 musical acts over four days - June 19-22. Last year's event (2024) attracted an estimated 34,000 attendees per day with an economic impact of approximately $40 million. The festival has become a “summer institution” in a brief period of five years, beginning with the inaugural festival, which was supposed to take place June 19-21, 2020, but was postponed to Aug. 19-22, 2021, due to COVID-19.
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
