iGaming Surges 27% to Drive New Jersey's July Gambling Revenue Past $600m
By Liam O'Brien · Contributor1 min read
- New Jersey’s total gambling revenue grew 10.7% year-on-year to $606.2 million in July, driven by a powerful performance from the online casino sector.
- iGaming revenue was the standout vertical, surging by 26.6% to $247.3 million and more than compensating for a slowdown in sports betting.
- Sports betting revenue fell by 6.6% to $74.8 million, reflecting the quieter summer sports calendar, despite a slight increase in handle to $664 million.
- Land-based casino win from Atlantic City also posted solid growth, rising by 4.3% to $284.1 million.
- For the year-to-date, New Jersey’s total gambling revenue is up 8.8% to $3.92 billion, with iGaming remaining the primary growth engine for the state.
New Jersey’s regulated gambling market has once again demonstrated its strength and diversity, posting total revenue of $606.2 million for July 2025. According to data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), this represents a 10.7% increase compared to the same month last year.
The impressive growth was achieved despite a seasonal dip in sports betting revenue, thanks to the continued and powerful expansion of the state’s dominant online casino vertical, which now accounts for over 40% of the entire market.
The Engine Room: Online Casino Surges 27%
The clear driver of the state’s performance was iGaming, which saw revenue surge by 26.6% year-on-year to $247.3 million. Online casino games, including slots, were up 26.9% to $244.6 million, while online poker revenue saw a modest 3.2% increase.
The market continues to be led by the partnership between FanDuel and Golden Nugget, which generated $52.1 million in iGaming revenue for the month, a rise of 37.8%. The DraftKings/Resorts World partnership placed second with $48.6 million.
Seasonal Dip for Sports Betting
As is typical for the summer months which lack major US sports league activity, the sports betting vertical saw a downturn. Total sports betting revenue fell by 6.6% to $74.8 million. This was despite a slight 1.8% increase in the total handle, which reached $664 million, suggesting continued player engagement.
The online segment generated $75.4 million in revenue, but a $680,018 loss from retail sportsbooks pulled the vertical’s total down. The FanDuel/Meadowlands partnership remains the clear market leader in online sports betting, although its revenue of $26.9 million was down 15.7% year-on-year.
Steady Growth from Atlantic City
The state’s third pillar, the land-based casino sector in Atlantic City, also contributed positively to the monthly total. Casino win from the nine properties grew by a solid 4.3% to $284.1 million. Slot machine revenue was up 2.7% to $212.9 million, while table game revenue saw a strong 9.7% increase to $71.3 million.
For the first seven months of 2025, New Jersey’s total gambling revenue now stands at $3.92 billion, up 8.8% on the same period in 2024. The data clearly shows that iGaming (up 23.3% year-to-date) is the primary driver of this growth, cementing its position as the most valuable vertical in the Garden State.
