New Jersey’s gaming sector posted another month of mixed results in April 2025, with iGaming continuing to carry the load. While online casino revenue surged again, traditional casinos and sports betting took a hit. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported a total gaming revenue of $536.6 million for the month, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase.
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- iGaming was the only segment to show year-over-year growth.
- FanDuel led both online casino and sports betting revenue.
- Total gross gaming taxes reached $59.8 million in April.
Online casino revenue reached $235.2 million in April 2025, up 25.2% from the same month last year. FanDuel topped the chart with $52.9 million, marking a 35.3% jump year-over-year. DraftKings followed closely with $46.9 million, up 19.5%, while BetMGM and Borgata recorded $29.6 million and $20.8 million, respectively.
Sports betting, on the other hand, took a step back. Total revenue from sportsbooks dropped to $90.5 million, down 14.8%. Online betting, which made up $87.9 million of that amount, fell 15.7% from last year. Retail sportsbooks bucked the trend with a 34.1% increase to $2.6 million.
Casino Revenue Declines Overall
Brick-and-mortar casinos generated $211 million in total wins in April, a 2.7% dip compared to the same period last year. Slot machines remained strong, producing $162.2 million in revenue—up 2.1%. However, table games dragged the total down with a 16% drop, finishing at $48.8 million for the month.
On an individual level, Borgata led the nine casinos reporting to the DGE, pulling in $58.6 million. That represented a slight 0.3% rise from April 2024. Hard Rock Atlantic City came in second at $41.5 million, up 1%.
Not all venues saw gains. Bally’s, Golden Nugget, and Tropicana each saw year-over-year drops in revenue—down 21.7%, 13%, and 11%, respectively.
Sports Betting Highlights
Even with the overall dip, FanDuel still led the online sports betting scene with $31.8 million in revenue. That was a 16% decrease from April 2024. DraftKings stood out with $22.4 million, up 18.3%—the only one among the major operators to report year-over-year growth in online sports betting.
Tax Contributions Continue to Climb
Gaming-related tax revenue contributed $59.8 million in April and totaled $234.9 million for the year through April 2025. Despite some segments declining, the strong performance from online casinos continues to boost overall collections for the state.
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