New Jersey Gaming Sector Approaches $7 Billion in Revenue for 2025
Robust Performance in New Jersey’s Gaming Industry
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has released its latest report revealing the financial success of the state’s gaming market in December 2025. The figures reflect a general upward trend in gaming revenues across various sectors.
Strong Monthly and Annual Revenue Growth
In December 2025 alone, casinos, racetracks, and their affiliates in New Jersey collectively earned $605.6 million in gaming revenue. This marked an impressive 15.9% increase compared to the $522.6 million generated in December 2024.
Looking at the entire year, total gaming revenue reached $6.98 billion, showing a 10.8% rise from the $6.3 billion reported in 2024. These robust earnings also translated into significant tax contributions, with operators paying $89.9 million in taxes for December and a total of $844.1 million for the full year.
Positive Results Across All Gaming Segments
The casino sector posted a December 2025 win of $216.1 million, a slight dip of 6.7% from December 2024’s $231.8 million. However, the annual figures told a different story, with casino wins totaling $2.89 billion for the year—an increase of 2.7%.
Online casinos enjoyed substantial growth, earning $273.2 million in internet gaming revenue in December 2025, well above the $228 million from the previous year. Over 2025, the online gaming segment amassed $2.91 billion in revenue, reflecting a remarkable 22% year-over-year increase.
The sports betting market continued its rapid expansion, with December 2025 gross revenue hitting $116.3 million — up by a significant 85% from the prior December’s $62.8 million. For the entire year, sports wagering gross revenue totaled $1.18 billion, a 7.5% increase compared to 2024.
Ongoing Debate Over Indoor Smoking in Casinos
Meanwhile, New Jersey lawmakers have renewed efforts to address the issue of smoking inside casinos, a topic that remains a contentious point. Workers in the gaming venues have long advocated for smoke-free environments due to health concerns, but casino operators have been hesitant, fearing potential declines in patronage.
Although outgoing Governor Phil Murphy did not enact a smoking ban during his tenure, he did pass new legislation aimed at enhancing gambling education requirements within the state, signaling ongoing regulatory developments in New Jersey’s gaming landscape.
