Revenue growth persists at Atlantic City casinos in the year 2025
In the heart of North America, Atlantic City, New Jersey, continues to be a major gambling, hospitality, and entertainment hub. The city, known for its beaches, glamorous casinos, and the world-famous Boardwalk, has been experiencing a resurgence in its casino industry.
After a challenging year in 2020 due to the global COVID pandemic, which resulted in a decrease in tourism, temporary shutdowns, and other COVID-related restrictions, the casino sector in Atlantic City is showing signs of recovery.
The casino and hospitality sector in Atlantic City is expected to post better results in comparison to the last few years in 2025. This optimism is backed by the data from the first half of 2025, which shows about a 2% increase in physical casino revenue compared to the same period in 2024, totalling approximately $3.3 billion.
The total gaming revenue for the first six months of 2025 hit $614.7 million, showing a significant 20.5% increase year-over-year. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including a 28.5% year-over-year increase in iGaming revenue in May 2025 to $246.8 million, a 26.2% increase in online gambling revenue to $98 million, and a 7.5% increase in slot machine revenue.
The table game win in May 2025 increased nearly 22%, and sports betting revenue saw a 30.2% increase to $102.5 million. Retail betting revenue also made a notable jump, increasing by 326.6% to $4.5 million.
However, the growth in Atlantic City's brick-and-mortar casino revenue remains mixed month-to-month. For instance, while April 2025 showed a 5% year-over-year growth with a revenue of $536.6 million, February 2025 experienced a 3.8% decline compared to February 2024, indicating volatility in monthly performance.
Despite this volatility, if the casino industry maintains the same rate of growth and increase in revenue, the total gaming revenue for the full year 2025 is likely to overshadow the result from the prior year.
It is important to note that the full-year 2025 revenue projections are not explicitly provided, but the data through mid-2025 indicates cautious optimism with a modest revenue increase of about 2% over the first half of 2024 performance.
The economic impact of these casino operators in Atlantic City is substantial, supporting nearly 52,000 jobs and contributing $11.88 billion to the local economy.
As the industry continues to recover and grow, Atlantic City remains a vibrant and exciting destination for both locals and tourists alike.
- Sports betting revenue in Atlantic City increased by 30.2% in May 2025, demonstrating the growing interest in sports betting among casino-goers.
- Casino-and-gambling operators in Atlantic City have shown resilience, posting better results in 2025 compared to the past few years, with a total gaming revenue of $614.7 million in the first half of the year.
- While the casino industry in Atlantic City has experienced month-to-month volatility, the overall trend shows signs of recovery, with a 2% increase in physical casino revenue compared to the same period in 2024.
