Here’s a clear snapshot of the July 2025 gaming landscape in Atlantic City based on the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement’s report:

Brick-and-Mortar Casinos:

• Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR): $272.3 million, down 6.1% compared to July 2023.

• Slot revenue dropped by 5%.

• Table games revenue took a sharper hit, down 10% to $65 million.

• Overall, the land-based segment lost about $15.1 million compared to last summer.

• Causes include fewer visitors on gaming floors, reduced holiday traffic, and possible economic concerns like recession fears and increased unemployment.

Top-performing casinos (brick-and-mortar):

• Hard Rock: +3% to $54.6 million (doing well, possibly attracting budget-conscious visitors).

• Resorts and Golden Nugget: Slight gains.

• Borgata: Down 3% to $75.9 million.

• Tropicana: Down to $23.1 million.

• Caesars: Down sharply by 20% to $19.9 million (biggest drop among major properties).

Online and Sports Betting:

• iGaming (casino apps & websites) surged 26% to $195.4 million, showing strong growth and compensating for brick-and-mortar declines.

• Sports betting (online & retail) increased 31%, reaching $80 million.

Overall Picture:

• Combining all segments (land-based, online casino, and sports betting), total revenue was $547.75 million, an 8% increase year-over-year.

• The shift toward online gaming and sports betting is clearly offsetting declines in physical casino revenues.

Bottom line:
While Atlantic City’s physical casinos experienced a slowdown—likely due to economic headwinds and changing visitor behavior—the overall gambling market is thriving thanks to booming online gambling and sports betting sectors. This trend highlights the increasing importance of digital platforms in sustaining the region’s gaming industry growth.