New Jersey Gaming Revenue Hits $563.7 Million in September
New Jersey’s regulated gaming sector generated $563.7 million in revenue during September 2025, representing a 1% increase from the same month last year. The total includes revenue from land-based casinos, New Jersey online casinos, and New Jersey sports betting.
The figures were released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). They show that casino venues generated $230.7 million, representing a modest 0.1% year-on-year rise, while online gambling revenue increased 16.8% to $243.1 million.
Year-to-date online gaming revenue was at $2.12 billion, up 22.7% from 2024.
Borgata Atlantic City was the top performer in September, recording $62.8 million in revenue, up 0.6% on the previous year. Hard Rock reported $45.4 million, a 1.8% increase, while Ocean Casino saw the largest growth among the major properties, up 39.3% to $39.6 million.
In contrast, Bally’s experienced a 19.4% drop to $10.1 million, Caesars fell 19% to $16.6 million, Golden Nugget decreased 10.2% to $10 million, and Harrah’s declined 12% to $16.4 million.
Sports wagering saw a significant downturn, with revenue falling 24.9% to $89.8 million despite a 3.7% increase in total handle to $1.13 billion. Despite offering attractive New Jersey sportsbook promos, online sports betting revenue decreased 19.4% year-on-year, while retail operations dropped 100.2%. FanDuel and DraftKings showed falls of 22.7% and 38.1%, respectively, while BetMGM fell 9%.
Fanatics was the only major operator with positive returns, increasing revenue by 179.1% to $6.9 million.
Murphy signs sweepstakes ban
Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed off on bill A5447 that bans sweepstakes casino sites in the state and grants enforcement authority to the state’s Division of Consumer Affairs and Division of Gaming Enforcement.
The law prohibits what is described as “the sweepstakes model of wagering” and lays down penalties for operators offering such games.
Sweepstakes casinos operate using dual virtual currencies, which allow players to win real-money prizes. Critics say that this type of platform exploits legal loopholes to mimic online casinos in states where it is banned. Still, supporters maintain that the games are lawful promotional contests requiring no purchase to participate.
The law follows enforcement actions in other states, including cease-and-desist orders sent to major operators such as Australia’s Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), which subsequently withdrew from several US jurisdictions.
Sweepstakes industry groups have voiced opposition to the legislation. The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance and the Social and Promotional Games Association both urged Murphy to veto the bill, arguing it misrepresents the industry and stifles innovation.
Those arguments were not persuasive, and New Jersey has been added to list of states taking action against sweepstakes sites, which now also includes Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, New York, Louisiana, and California.
