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New Jersey’s online casino industry reached another milestone in May, generating a record $276.3 million in monthly revenue, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
The total surpassed the previous all-time high of $273.2 million, set in December 2025, and extended the state’s strong growth trajectory.
New Jersey reaches another iGaming milestone
May’s total represented an 11.9% increase from the $246.8 million reported in May 2025. Through the first five months of 2026, New Jersey’s online casinos generated $1.32 billion, up 14.4% from the same period last year.
The latest record came just seven months after New Jersey first exceeded $260 million in monthly online casino revenue, illustrating how quickly the market has continued to expand.
Among operators, FanDuel Casino remained the market leader with approximately $64 million in monthly revenue, followed by DraftKings Casino at roughly $47 million, underscoring the continued strength of the state’s largest brands.
Digital casinos stay ahead of Atlantic City
May also marked the ninth consecutive month that New Jersey’s online casino revenue exceeded the combined casino win generated by Atlantic City’s nine retail casinos.
While online casinos produced $276.3 million, the state’s nine brick-and-mortar casinos reported $265.6 million in gaming revenue for the month. Retail casino revenue increased just 0.1% year over year, highlighting the significantly faster pace of growth in the online segment.
According to revenue specialist Eric Ramsey from Legal Sports Report, the sustained gap between online and retail revenue reflects the continued expansion of regulated iGaming as an increasingly important part of New Jersey’s gaming industry.
What’s driving New Jersey’s online casino growth?
Several factors have helped fuel New Jersey’s continued iGaming expansion in recent years:
1. A mature, established market.
New Jersey has offered regulated real-money online casinos since 2013, giving operators more than a decade to refine their platforms, build customer loyalty and expand their game libraries. That maturity has helped create one of the country’s most stable online casino markets.
2. Continued investment in technology.
Operators and suppliers continue investing in platform technology and infrastructure. Atlantic City’s emerging gaming technology hub is expected to support online game development, improve platform performance and accelerate the rollout of new products and features.
3. Expanded live dealer and exclusive content.
Online casinos continue broadening their offerings through new live dealer tables, exclusive titles and supplier partnerships. Recent agreements, including Evolution‘s expanded partnership with PlayStar Casino, reflect the industry’s continued focus on fresh content and enhanced player experiences.
4. Strong competition among licensed operators.
Although FanDuel Casino and DraftKings Casino remain the market leaders, nearly two dozen licensed online casino brands compete for players in New Jersey. That competitive environment encourages continued innovation in game selection, loyalty programs, payment options and mobile experiences.
NJ online casinos still lead the nation in iGaming
New Jersey continues to lead the US regulated online casino market by monthly revenue, ahead of Pennsylvania and Michigan. The state’s record performance also mirrors broader national growth, with regulated iGaming revenue across the US continuing to trend higher during the first half of 2026.
The industry’s continued growth comes amid a changing regulatory landscape. New Jersey’s fiscal 2027 budget increased the tax rate on internet gaming revenue from 15% to 19.75%.
The increase took effect July 1 and could affect operators’ financial results in the months ahead, even as the Garden State continues to lead the nation in regulated online casino revenue.
