It’s getting harder and harder for Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar casinos to keep up. March was another massive month for New Jersey online gambling, with digital platforms raking in a record-breaking $243.9 million. That crushed the previous record from December and made it seven straight months where NJ online gambling revenue stayed over $200 million.
Meanwhile, Atlantic City’s nine traditional casinos pulled in $230.9 million. Not a bad number, but it was still a 3.7% drop compared to last March. NJ online casinos didn’t just have a good month, they widened their lead by almost $13 million.
Unfortunately for those of us who still love the real casino experience—the sounds, the energy, the whole vibe—it’s clear the momentum is all online right now. Players love the convenience of logging in to a casino app and grabbing a NJ online casino bonus from their couch instead of making the trip down to the Boardwalk.
And the growth isn’t slowing down. Compared to March 2024, NJ online gaming revenue jumped by 23.7%, climbing from $197.2 million. According to the 2025 monthly gross revenue report, this was the ninth time in the past year that online gaming posted more than 20% year-over-year growth.
Looking at the bigger picture, the first quarter of 2025 was huge for online gambling too. Digital platforms pulled in $673.3 million, giving them a 4.5% edge over Atlantic City’s land-based casinos. Plus, all that online action meant a nice payday for the state. New Jersey collected nearly $36.5 million in taxes from iGaming in March alone, pushing the year-to-date total over $100 million.
Sports betting in New Jersey cooled off in March. With the Super Bowl and March Madness wrapped up, the action slowed. Casinos, racetracks, and their partners pulled in $71.3 million—down 20.5% from last year. So far in 2025, sports betting revenue sits at $267.1 million, an 18.6% drop from this time last year.
Golden Nugget and FanDuel Casino Setting The Pace
When it comes to online gaming in New Jersey, Golden Nugget is absolutely dominating right now. They pulled in a massive $74.5 million in March, a new record for them and for the state. Out of the eight Atlantic City casinos licensed for online gaming, six had their best month ever. Plus, 11 different operators hit new personal bests.
FanDuel Casino, which runs under the Golden Nugget license, led the pack with $52.3 million in revenue—a huge 25.7% jump from last March. DraftKings wasn’t far behind either, pulling in $49.6 million and just missing the $50 million mark.
A few other big names had strong showings too:
- BetMGM cleared $31.6 million
- Borgata hit $22.4 million
- Caesars Palace Online and the Tropicana-based platforms combined for $20.5 million
And it wasn’t just the top dogs breaking records. BetRivers posted $8.3 million, Fanatics Casino hit $5.3 million, and both celebrated their best months yet. BetPARX also officially entered the scene, pulling $1.7 million in its first month thanks to a new partnership with Harrah’s.
The bottom line? NJ Online gambling is running away with it. And while there’s still something special about stepping into a real casino—numbers don’t lie.
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