New Jersey gambling revenue hits $600.8M in April 2026

New Jersey total gambling revenue reached $600.8 million in April 2026, a 12% increase from the same month last year, according to data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released May 15. All three segments, internet gambling, retail casino, and sports betting, posted double-digit growth.

Internet gambling brought in $263.1 million, up 11.9% year-over-year, per DGE data. Retail casino revenue reached $235.5 million, a nearly 12% increase. Sports betting revenue hit $102.1 million, up nearly 13%, on a handle that exceeded $934 million.

The DraftKings dip

FanDuel's online casino operation (powered by Golden Nugget) generated $58.8 million in revenue, up 11.4% from April 2025, per Casino News. DraftKings (via Resorts) pulled in $41.9 million, down 10.6% from last year, according to Casino News.

That gap is notable. FanDuel out-earned DraftKings by nearly $17 million in April, per those figures. For context, DraftKings online casino revenue in March 2026 was around $45 million, per Casino News, meaning the month-over-month decline was approximately 7%.

FanDuel also led in sports betting. Its Meadowlands operation took in $39.7 million in online sports betting revenue, up 25% year-over-year, per DGE data. No other operator came close in that segment.

Retail recovery remains uneven

Five of nine Atlantic City casinos still produced less in-person revenue than they did in April 2019, before the pandemic, according to DGE data. That indicates the land-based recovery is not uniform across properties.

Borgata led retail with $67 million, up 14.5%, per DGE data. Golden Nugget's retail floor brought in $10.7 million, down 3%. The gap between online and retail performance continues to widen for some properties.

Jane Bokunewicz, director of Stockton University's Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism, cited "persistent headwinds, including the recent opening of live table games at Resorts World New York City" as a factor, while also expressing optimism for the summer season.

Market share shifts among operators

Looking at Q1 2026 total gaming revenue, Borgata led at $352.7 million, followed by Golden Nugget at $266.1 million and Resorts at $197.5 million, per Casino News.

FanDuel's combined online casino and sports betting revenue in April likely exceeded $98 million, based on available figures. DraftKings' combined revenue across both segments was lower, though DGE does not break out sports betting revenue by operator in the monthly report.

What remains unclear: the exact count of Atlantic City casinos that exceeded April 2019 retail levels (the report indicates five still trail), and a full breakdown of sports betting revenue between online and retail channels.

What this means for players

These shifts in operator performance may affect the competitive landscape for players in New Jersey. FanDuel's growth in both online casino and sports betting, per DGE data, suggests it is capturing a larger share of the market. DraftKings' single-month decline in online casino revenue is worth monitoring, though one month does not establish a trend.

Retail casinos that continue to trail 2019 revenue levels, such as Golden Nugget's floor, may increase reliance on online operations or promotional activity to offset weaker in-person performance. Properties with stronger digital footprints may respond with more competitive offers, though no specific promotions have been announced.

Note: The DGE does not publish revenue data for sweepstakes casinos. All figures in this report cover licensed real-money gambling only. Shifts in market share among real-money operators can, over time, influence where promotional budgets are directed.

What's next

The next DGE monthly report is expected in mid-June. Resorts World New York City's live table games expansion is still recent, and its effect on Atlantic City foot traffic will not be clear until summer data is available. Bokunewicz's reference to "headwinds" points directly to that competitive pressure.

DraftKings' May numbers will be a key data point. A second consecutive double-digit decline would indicate a more sustained shift. FanDuel's continued growth, meanwhile, suggests it is capturing a larger portion of the market's upside.