Even though it’s the middle of February, the casino industry in the Garden State keeps growing.
In January 2025, the nine New Jersey casinos earned over $210 million, a 2.6% increase from the $204.7 million they earned in January 2024.
All nine casinos are in Atlantic City, and the latest figures highlight that Atlantic City, a key player in the gaming world, continues to show strength and adaptability in a changing market.
After a record-breaking 2024, let's see what the trends show about how gaming is changing in New Jersey in the first month of 2025.
New Jersey Casinos Seeing Multiple Paths to Success
This year, New Jersey casinos have kicked off with a bang, with Atlantic City casinos and their online partners paying out more than $28.1 million in winnings since January.
The list includes:
- Bally’s
- Borgata Hotel Casino
- Caesars
- Golden Nugget
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Harrah’s Resort
- Ocean Resort Casino
- Resorts Casino Hotel
- Tropicana Casino & Resort
What’s more, online casinos in New Jersey have once again outshined their traditional counterparts, surpassing Atlantic City’s retail casinos in revenue for the second time in January.
In January, online casinos and their partners earned $221.6 million across the state, an increase of almost 21% from the $183.3 million they earned in January 2024.
While internet gaming has overtaken total revenue from physical venues, the steady increase in retail casino earnings highlights the ongoing appeal and unique experience that physical casinos provide to their visitors. Despite harsher winter weather this year, the revenue increase paints a promising picture for the remainder of the year.
Brick-and-Mortar Casinos in New Jersey Show Fortitude
Despite the growth of online platforms, Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar casinos have proven their resilience.
The recent figures surpassed pre-pandemic performance, with earnings exceeding the $177.3 million and $192.1 million recorded in January 2019 and 2020, respectively. Industry experts see this as an encouraging sign for 2024, hinting at a strong year ahead for New Jersey casinos.
This growth is remarkable, especially considering the typical winter slump the city experiences annually.
What Fueled The Success of New Jersey Casinos in January?
Several factors have contributed to the success of New Jersey casinos, especially Atlantic City.
Notably, the calendar worked in their favor. January was filled with four full weekends and the beginning of a fifth. This provided additional opportunities for gamblers to visit the casinos in person.
Atlantic City Remains a Key Player in the New Jersey Casino Industry
Despite a 9.4% revenue dip from December to January, a typical post-holiday trend, the future looks bright for Atlantic City.
The Super Bowl is expected to help February figures and the revenue increase paints a promising picture for the remainder of the year.
Atlantic City promises to remain a key player in the gaming industry, offering great experiences both online and in person. In fact, there’s even a new boutique hotel inspired by the classic Monopoly board game that is being developed in Atlantic City, the city featuring the original game's street names.
The dynamic between New Jersey’s online and brick-and-mortar casinos continues to shape the industry landscape. While online platforms are growing rapidly, traditional casinos around the state are proving they’re here to stay, adapting to changes and capitalizing on opportunities.
