Atlantic City Casino Revenue Rises 2.5% in March

Only three casinos saw higher in-person gaming revenue, but online gambling and sports betting continued to grow.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:37pm

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Atlantic City's nine casinos won $236.6 million from in-person gamblers in March 2026, a 2.5% increase from the prior year. However, only Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean Casino reported higher retail gaming revenue, while the other six casinos saw declines. Online casino and sports betting revenue continued to expand, helping offset the mixed in-person results.

Why it matters

Atlantic City's casino industry has faced challenges in recent years, with competition from new casinos in nearby states. The March results show the city's gaming market remains relatively stable, with growth in online gambling and sports betting helping offset uneven performance at individual casinos. As new casinos open in New York City around 2030, Atlantic City will need to continue investing in its attractions to maintain its position as a regional gaming hub.

The details

In March 2026, Atlantic City's nine casinos generated $236.6 million in gross gaming revenue from slot machines and table games, a 2.5% increase from the prior year. However, only three casinos - Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean Casino - reported higher in-person gaming revenue, while the other six saw declines. Borgata remained the market leader, posting a 15.1% year-over-year increase to $67.2 million in retail GGR. Meanwhile, Hard Rock was a distant second at $42.6 million, down 4.1%. Online casino and sports betting continued to grow, with iGaming revenue climbing 11.6% to $272 million and sports betting revenue surging 22.8% to $87.6 million.

  • In March 2026, Atlantic City's casinos generated $236.6 million in gross gaming revenue.
  • This represented a 2.5% increase from March 2025.

The players

Borgata

The market-leading casino in Atlantic City, owned by MGM Resorts, which posted a 15.1% year-over-year increase in retail gaming revenue to $67.2 million.

Hard Rock

The second-largest casino in Atlantic City, which saw a 4.1% decline in retail gaming revenue to $42.6 million.

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

The state agency that regulates and reports on Atlantic City's casino industry.

James Plousis

The chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, who commented on the March 2026 results.

FanDuel

The online gaming and sports betting platform that generated $62.6 million in iGaming revenue and $32.1 million in sports betting revenue in New Jersey in March 2026.

DraftKings

The online gaming and sports betting platform that generated $48.2 million in iGaming revenue and $22.3 million in sports betting revenue in New Jersey in March 2026.

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What they’re saying

“With growth in all three segments of New Jersey's total gaming revenue, it has now exceeded one-half billion dollars in thirteen consecutive months. In the first quarter, statewide total gaming revenue eclipsed $1.7 billion faster than any other year this decade.”

— James Plousis, Chair, New Jersey Casino Control Commission

“Atlantic City's in-person casino win achieved its second-best March figure since 2013, with mixed results among the operators. First quarter casino win was stable, recording its third-best result in 13 years.”

— James Plousis, Chair, New Jersey Casino Control Commission

What’s next

Atlantic City's casino industry will continue to face competition from new casinos opening in New York City around 2030. The city will need to focus on solidifying its attractiveness as a regional gaming destination in the coming years.

The takeaway

While Atlantic City's casino industry saw mixed results in March, with only three casinos reporting higher in-person revenue, the growth in online gambling and sports betting helped offset the uneven performance. As the city faces new competition from New York, it will need to continue investing in its attractions to maintain its position as a regional gaming hub.