New Jersey’s playing sector closed 2025 with almost $7 billion in mixed income throughout casinos, on-line operators, and sportsbooks. December performed a outstanding position in setting the tempo for the 12 months, with each web gaming and sports activities wagering rising considerably in comparison with 2024 whereas Atlantic City’s on line casino resorts confirmed blended numbers.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) recorded $605.6 million in whole gaming income for December 2025, an improve of 15.9% from the $522.6 million achieved throughout the identical month in 2024. For the 2025 calendar 12 months, whole income reached $6.98 billion, which amounted to 10.8% progress in comparison with 2024.
Internet Platforms Establish Momentum
Internet gaming operators noticed probably the most notable will increase all year long and through December. The NJDGE reported $273.2 million in on-line gaming income for December 2025, reflecting 19.8% progress when measured towards the $228.0 million recorded one 12 months earlier. For 2025 as an entire, web gaming produced $2.91 billion in income, which represented a 22.0% enchancment from 2024’s $2.39 billion outcome.
The progress fee in on-line gaming continued 12 months after 12 months, with the iGaming vertical reaching new highs. Monthly income in December marked an all-time file for operators, surpassing the earlier month-to-month peak of $260.3 million set in October. Over the longer span, yearly on-line on line casino income superior from $1.37 billion in 2021 to $1.66 billion in 2022, $1.92 billion in 2023, and $2.39 billion in 2024 earlier than settling at $2.91 billion in 2025.
For the primary time, annual web gaming income exceeded retail on line casino income in Atlantic City. Online platforms generated $2.91 billion whereas the town’s casinos reported $2.82 billion. Despite falling behind on-line channels, Atlantic City casino hotels recorded will increase for the total 12 months. Annual on line casino win for the 9 properties reached $2.89 billion in 2025, up 2.7% in comparison with 2024, though December’s on line casino win declined 6.7% 12 months over 12 months.
Sports Betting Finishes Strong
As acknowledged in the regulator’s press release, sports activities wagering additionally contributed to the 12 months’s progress, fueled by a notably sturdy December. Gross sports activities wagering income for December 2025 reached $116.3 million, up sharply from the $62.8 million posted in December 2024. For the 12 months, sportsbooks generated $1.18 billion in income, marking a 7.5% improve from 2024.
The $116.3 million December determine included each on-line and retail betting, generated from $1.06 billion in deal with, for a maintain of almost 11%. For the 12 months, sportsbooks produced a complete deal with of $12.2 billion. Parlays performed a major position, ending 2025 with a 19.2% maintain in comparison with decrease holds throughout soccer, basketball, baseball, and different sports activities.
FanDuel led operators throughout December with almost $50.2 million in income, up greater than 69% 12 months over 12 months. For the total 12 months, FanDuel recorded $470 million in income, growing 2.3% from 2024. DraftKings adopted with $34 million for December and $325.3 million for 2025, which mirrored a 12.5% yearly improve. BetMGM held third place with $8.3 million for December and $85.8 million for 2025, rising 21.5% 12 months over 12 months.
Industry Observers Weigh In
James T. Plousis, chairman of the Casino Control Commission, acknowledged: “Internet gaming win set a month-to-month file in December and, for the primary time, annual web gaming win exceeded in-person on line casino win. Atlantic City’s annual on line casino win grew 2.7% in comparison with 2024, attaining its finest outcome since 2012 – demonstrating that in-person and on-line gaming can succeed collectively.
“A successful gaming industry benefits all of New Jersey. It has sparked investment in Atlantic City’s convention, tourism, and entertainment centers, creating jobs and producing new economic activity across South Jersey. Statewide, gaming-funded contributions to programs that benefit seniors and disabled residents topped $800 million in 2025 – an increase of 33% compared to 2024 – and total annual gaming taxes topped $1 billion.”
Jane Bokunewicz, school director at Stockton University School of Business, famous that the reported figures mirrored each power and stress throughout the sector. “News from Atlantic City’s on line casino operators continues to be bittersweet as file year-end whole gross gaming and near-term file annual brick-and-mortar gaming revenues masks different market challenges.
“Operators proceed to battle with elevated labor prices and will increase in the price of items and providers. These and different components will probably draw web income and gross working earnings down.
“We will not get a full picture of the industry’s 2025 performance until net revenues and gross operating profits are reported later this spring.”
