New Jersey Internet Gambling Sets New Revenue Record in May – New Jersey’s internet gambling sector achieved a new monthly revenue record in May 2026, reaching $276.3 million, an increase of nearly 12% year-over-year. This new high surpasses the previous record set in December, highlighting sustained growth in the online betting market.
What Happened
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported that internet gambling revenue reached a record $276.3 million in May, marking a nearly 12% increase from the previous year, according to Press of Atlantic City. This figure exceeded the prior record of $273.6 million, which was established in December.
Conversely, money won from in-person gambling at Atlantic City’s nine casinos remained largely flat in May, showing a marginal increase of 0.1%, as stated by the Press of Atlantic City.
Key Details
- New Jersey’s internet gambling revenue for May 2026 was $276.3 million, reportedly a near 12% increase year-over-year (Press of Atlantic City).
- This May figure surpassed the previous record of $273.6 million set in December (Press of Atlantic City).
- Revenue from in-person gambling at Atlantic City casinos showed a negligible increase of 0.1% in May (Press of Atlantic City).
- When combined, in-person, internet, and sports betting revenues for May totaled $501.0 million, representing a 2% increase from the previous year (Press of Atlantic City).
Why It Matters
The continued growth in internet gambling revenue, as evidenced by the new May record, indicates that online betting is a primary driver of future growth in the New Jersey gaming market, according to the Press of Atlantic City. This trend underscores a shift in consumer behavior towards digital platforms within the regulated gambling industry.
Factors such as the launch of live table games at New York’s Resorts World casino in Queens at the end of April reportedly influenced the largely flat in-person gambling revenue in Atlantic City, as noted by an analyst. The expansion of casino operations in New York, with three new casinos planned for New York City, is being closely monitored across the Northeast, particularly for its potential impact on Atlantic City’s gambling sector.
It is important to note that money generated from online casino games or sports bets is shared with outside parties, including sportsbooks and technology platforms, and is not solely retained by the casinos, as reported by the Press of Atlantic City.
What’s Next
The impact of New York’s impending casino expansion on Atlantic City is a focus of observation throughout the Northeast, according to the Press of Atlantic City. This includes the potential effects of additional New York City casinos, which could significantly influence Atlantic City’s gambling industry.
Originally reported by: Press of Atlantic City. Published: 6/16/2026, 8:00:00 PM.