The nine gaming establishments in Atlantic City won a total of about $855 million from their actual slot machines and table games, making it their greatest summer since the COVID-19 epidemic.

With in-person gross gaming revenue (GGR) rising 6.1% to over $311.9 million in August, the unofficial end to summer was robust. It finished the strongest summer for the Atlantic City gaming market in more than ten years and was the city's best money month in the wake of the pandemic.

In comparison to the same three months in 2024, physical casino revenue increased by 5.5%.

"All nine casinos reported an increase in either slot machine win or table game win, with five reporting increases in both categories. Competitive gaming options and first-class in-person experiences provided a memorable summer in Atlantic City, and it is well-positioned for continued momentum in the fall season,” said James Plousis, chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

In-person casino revenue has increased by 2.8% so far this year through August, a difference of more than $53.2 million. 

The Return of Atlantic City

Without a doubt, Atlantic City is flourishing once more. Earlier this year, Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and Resorts Casino Hotel, predicted this rejuvenation to Casino.org. Giannantonio's optimism stemmed from the fact that petrol prices were starting to decline and that Atlantic City was providing "value" to residents throughout the East Coast.

"We’re really perceived as a value,” Giannantonio said. “Our restaurants provide a great, significantly high experience for the price we charge compared to New York or Philadelphia.”

The nine casinos in the city are valuable because they let customers gamble. For the majority of the resorts, it is profitable.

All but four casinos have seen an increase in their in-person GGR through the first eight months of 2025 compared to the previous year. Only Bally's (-8.7%), Caesars (-3.1%), Golden Nugget (-9%), and Tropicana (-1.8%) have seen year-over-year GGR reductions. Together, the physical casinos have won almost $1.97 billion from patrons.

Atlantic City is still dominated by Borgata. GGR at the MGM casino increased by 7% from 2024 to over $537.2 million. Oceans is up 11.9% to $313 million, while Hard Rock is up 1.3% to $377.1 million.

At $156.8 million, a 3.2% premium, Harrah's ranked fourth in GGR. At $153.1 million, Tropicana was fifth, followed by Caesars at $142.8 million and Resorts at $109.5 million (0.4%). Golden Nugget ($94.4 million) and Bally's ($91.7 million) were the lowest earners.

Dropoff in Sports Betting 

Atlantic City and its interactive partners continue to profit from online gambling in New Jersey. August saw a 25% increase in iGaming win to $248.3 million, increasing year-to-date online casino revenue to almost $1.88 billion—a 23.5% increase from 2024.

With a year-to-date GGR of $415.8 million, FanDuel, in collaboration with Golden Nugget, continues to lead the iGaming market in New Jersey. At $371 million, DraftKings, in collaboration with Resorts, came in far second.

So far this year, oddsmakers have received 1% less money from sports bettors. The total handle, or the sum of money wagered both online and in person, has decreased from almost $8.11 billion to $7.52 billion, indicating a decrease in wagering by bettors. It is unclear what caused the 7.3% decline in wagers.