The Garden State’s gaming market remains one of the most vibrant in the world. In its latest monthly update, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that total gaming revenue for March 2026 reached $596.4 million, marking a healthy 9.2% increase over the same period last year.
iGaming Remains the Dominant Force
Digital play continues to be the crown jewel of New Jersey’s gambling industry. Internet gaming contributed $272.1 million to the monthly total, an 11.6% rise from March 2025. This segment consistently outperforms retail operations, with top-tier brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM maintaining their dominance.
FanDuel’s online casino alone generated $62.7 million, representing a 20% year-over-year increase. Hard Rock Bet was another major winner in the digital sphere, more than doubling its online revenue with a 55.8% jump to $18.4 million.
Atlantic City Property Highlights
The nine Atlantic City properties reported combined casino wins of $236.7 million, a 2.5% increase. Performance varied across the boardwalk:
- Borgata: Led the pack with $67.2 million (up 15.1%).
- Caesars: Followed with $19.6 million (up 17.5%).
- Vertical Trends: While slot machine win fell slightly by 1%, a 13.3% increase in table game win helped push the overall retail totals higher.
The $1 Billion Milestone in Sports Betting
Sports wagering saw explosive growth in March, with revenue jumping 22.8% to $87.6 million. The statewide handle cleared the $1 billion mark, with a massive $980 million of those wagers occurring online. Bet365 at Hard Rock saw the most dramatic individual growth, with revenue rising 149% to nearly $7 million.
Total tax collections reached $95.6 million for the month. Of this, $77.8 million was directed to the Casino Revenue Fund, $9.7 million supported Atlantic City’s PILOT program, and $6.9 million went to the state’s general fund, reinforcing New Jersey’s status as a critical hub for legal gambling revenue.
