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Borgata the Lone Atlantic City Casino to See Gaming Revenue Growth in August

Posted on: September 16, 2026, 03:26h.

Last updated on: September 16, 2026, 03:26h.

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Key Points

Borgata was the only Atlantic City casino to post higher in-person GGR in August, rising 6.4% as overall casino revenue fell 5.5% to $294.9 million
iGaming revenue rose 4.4% to $259.3 million, while regulators warned online gambling could outpace in-person casino play during the shoulder season
Sports betting revenue plunged 25% to $61.4 million, with August handle down 9% to $732.3 million

Of the nine casinos in Atlantic City, only Borgata saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) improve in August.

Borgata Online casino Atlantic City New Jersey — The exterior of the Borgata Atlantic City. The casino was the only Atlantic City property to report positive in-person revenue growth in August 2026. (Image: Shutterstock)

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported today (Sept. 16) that August GGR from brick-and-mortar slot machines and table games totaled $294.9 million. That represented a 5.5% decline from the prior year, or a difference of $17 million.

Eight of the nine casinos reported lower in-person GGR, with Ocean experiencing the largest decline at 13%. Only MGM Resorts’ Borgata fared better year-over-year, with a strong performance on the casino’s table games responsible for pushing GGR up 6.4%.

Through August, only three casinos—Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean—have grown GGR in 2026.

New Jersey August GGR — August 2026 GGR for Atlantic City casinos. (Image: New Jersey DGE)

iGaming Holds Steady

New Jersey’s iGaming platforms combined to win more than $259.3 million from online casino players. The 4.4% gain from August 2025 wasn’t nearly enough to offset the in-person revenue losses.

iGaming managed to continue its growth trajectory despite August being one of Atlantic City’s busiest months. The DGE report suggests that many gamblers decided to stay home and gamble online rather than make the trip down the New Jersey shore.

The nine casinos are now amid the shoulder season, where temperatures cool and fewer travelers arrive for vacations. The resorts continue to face difficult operating conditions, with second-quarter operating profits dropping over 9%.

With summer ending, Atlantic City is entering the start of its traditional shoulder season. Last year, internet gaming win eclipsed in-person casino win in every month of the shoulder season. This trend bears watching given the ongoing pressure being felt by Atlantic City operators in the face of record-high costs and expenses,” said James Plousis, chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

Despite the August troubles, Plousis said the 2026 summer was a success. The state’s top gaming regulator said casino win for June through August exceeded $856 million, the highest summer figure in more than a decade and narrowly surpassing the same three months in 2025.

Sportsbooks See Less Action

Oddsmakers continue to see fewer bets in New Jersey.

The DGE report revealed that sports wagering revenue in August tumbled 25% to $61.4 million. Sportsbooks took $732.3 million in bets, down 9%, or $72.6 million less action.

Year-to-date handle is now 4.2% lower, with bettors risking $313 million less than they did through eight months in 2025. Oddsmakers have been a bit less lucky too, as their year-to-date hold rate was 9.1%, down 0.2% from the same eight months last year.

Gross sports wagering revenue year-to-date totaled $657.4 million, down 6.2%.