New Jersey closed fiscal year 2026 with US$925.7 million in gaming taxes, a record representing a 42.3% year-over-year increase and confirming iGaming as the state’s main fiscal growth engine. When parking fees, hotel fees, fines, forfeited winnings and other revenue are included, the Casino Revenue Fund (CRF) reached approximately US$937.3 million.
The increase was driven by the tax reform effective July 1, 2025, which raised the tax on Internet Gaming Gross Revenue from 15% to 19.75% and the tax on online sports wagering revenue from 13% to 19.75%. Daily fantasy sports also moved to 19.75%. Atlantic City land-based casino revenue remained taxed at 8%, while retail sports betting is taxed at 8.5%. Digital growth amplified the impact. Online casinos generated US$2.910 billion in 2025, approximately 22% more year over year, and another US$1.590 billion during H1 2026, up 15%. June alone produced US$271 million, an increase of 17.5%.
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Atlantic City’s nine casinos (Bally’s, Borgata, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Ocean, Resorts and Tropicana) generated around US$1.400 billion in Casino Win during H1, up 2.3%. June contributed US$257.3 million. Sports betting recorded US$513 million in H1 GGR, down 7.1%. In June, revenue fell 37.7% to US$57.3 million, despite handle increasing 16%, as operators faced higher payouts associated with the NBA Finals and the opening stages of major international soccer tournaments.
Total Gaming Revenue reached US$3.520 billion from January through June, up 6%, while accumulated gross gaming taxes totaled US$500.5 million.
Enforcement is handled by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), led on an interim basis by Mary Jo Flaherty, with Louis S. Rogacki serving as Deputy Director. The Casino Control Commission, chaired by James T. Plousis, retains licensing responsibilities.
The CRF funds programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities; 8.5% of the fund is also allocated to transportation assistance through NJ Transit. For FY2027, the state projects more than US$1.004 billion for the fund, including US$670.249 million from iGaming.
