New Jersey Gaming Revenue Surges to $581.6 Million in June 2025
The gaming and wagering industry in New Jersey demonstrated robust growth in June 2025, with total revenue reaching $581.6 million. According to the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), this figure represents an 18.4% increase compared to the same month last year, underscoring the state’s continued expansion across all sectors.
All three primary segments—casinos, online gaming (iGaming), and sports betting—contributed to this positive trend. Casino revenue totaled $259 million, reflecting a 6.1% rise. However, within the casino sector, slot machine revenue saw a slight decline of 0.7%, settling at $182.8 million. Conversely, table game revenue experienced a significant boost of 26.9%, reaching $76.2 million. Among the major operators, the Borgata led with $76.7 million in winnings, marking a nearly 20% increase, while Ocean Casino posted a remarkable 30.1% growth, earning $43.5 million. Caesars also experienced modest growth of 7.4%, accumulating $20.5 million, but Hard Rock Atlantic City faced a 5.5% decrease, finishing at $45.8 million. Overall, most operators reported stable or improved performance despite some fluctuations in slot machine revenue, highlighting the resilience of the casino sector.
The online gaming market continued its rapid expansion, generating $230.7 million in revenue—a 23.5% increase year-over-year. The majority of this growth came from “other authorized gaming,” which accounted for $228 million, up 23.7%. FanDuel led the online casino segment with $53.3 million in revenue, representing a substantial 48.2% increase. DraftKings followed with $43.6 million, a 6.3% rise, while BetMGM reported $30.2 million, growing by 35.3%. Other notable players included Borgata, which registered $20 million (+12.3%), Caesars Palace with $16.9 million (+49.2%), and Hard Rock Bet, which saw a 40.3% increase to $13.5 million.
Sports betting also experienced significant growth, with revenue rising by 52.9% to $91.9 million. A dominant share of this came from online platforms, totaling $91.2 million, while retail sports betting revenue declined sharply by 48.5% to just $600,000. FanDuel again led the market with $35.8 million in revenue, up 22.9%, and DraftKings followed with $24.3 million, representing a remarkable 69.2% increase. BetFanatics performed exceptionally well, with a 571.3% surge in mobile betting revenue, reaching $12 million. Overall, the total sports betting handle in June approached $791 million, predominantly driven by online activity. Year-to-date figures from the DGE revealed over $6 billion in total transactions and $558.2 million in revenue, maintaining a healthy retention rate of 9.2%.
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These June results follow a record-breaking May, which saw $614.7 million in gaming revenue—the strongest month of the year so far. May experienced notable gains across all sectors, with iGaming up 28.5%, sports betting increasing 30.2%, and casino winnings rising 10.9%. Although June’s numbers were slightly lower, the industry’s growth momentum remains strong, fueled by the continued expansion of online gambling and the resilience of digital betting markets.
Looking ahead, industry stakeholders are optimistic about sustaining this upward trend . With ongoing regulatory innovations and upcoming major events like the NFL season, the third quarter holds promising potential for further growth. The combination of digital innovation, consumer engagement, and strategic product launches is expected to keep New Jersey at the forefront of the national gaming industry. New Jersey gaming revenue June 2025
