New Jersey just dropped its October 2025 gambling numbers. And they’re really good. The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement said total gaming revenue from casinos, racetracks, and their online partners reached $611.1 million in October. That’s a big jump from last year and keeps the strong 2025 trend going.
So, what pushed the numbers up? Almost everything, actually. Land-based casinos grew. Sports betting surged. And internet gaming? It finally smashed through a ceiling it’s been pushing against for months.
Internet gaming stole the spotlight in October, posting a state record $260.3 million. That’s a 21.8% increase year-on-year and the first time New Jersey’s online sector has crossed the quarter-billion mark in a single month. The previous peak was $248.8 million in August, so this was a significant step forward.
Online slots and table games brought in $257.7 million of that total, up 22%, while peer-to-peer poker chipped in another $2.6 million, climbing 11.1%. Year-to-date, internet gaming revenue reached $2.39 billion through October, up 22.6% compared to the same stretch in 2024.
Why the explosive growth? Convenience has become one of the most critical factors driving online casino expansion in NJ and around the world, with players increasingly choosing platforms that offer instant access from home. The faster someone can move from signup to playing, the better conversion rates climb, and that directly feeds into revenue numbers like these.
Some operators, for example, have streamlined entry even further by letting players play without verification, allowing instant access without standard ID checks like driver’s licenses or proof-of-address forms, and letting users fund accounts with crypto to avoid financial paperwork.
When bank cards or large fiat withdrawals come into play, operators usually trigger ID checks at payout, but early access stays fast. Oversight varies widely: some sites run under offshore regulators that allow lighter rules for crypto play, while others operate with minimal supervision.
Player expectations have shifted dramatically as well. Where customers once tolerated multi-day verification processes, today’s market demands near-instant gratification.
New Jersey’s regulated operators work within state compliance requirements while optimizing their signup flows, and the momentum is clearly there. The state’s commitment to the sector is evident too, with legislation signed in 2023 extending casino use of online gambling through 2028, providing long-term stability for an industry that’s generated millions in tax revenue since internet gaming was legalized back in 2013.
The platform leaders tell their own story about market consolidation and brand strength.
FanDuel Casino led the online pack in October with $60.9 million in revenue, operating under Golden Nugget’s license. DraftKings followed at $48.5 million, and BetMGM with Borgata took third at $33.2 million.
FanDuel’s 26.1% year-over-year increase helped push Golden Nugget’s combined total across five online platforms to $79.9 million. What’s interesting here is how FanDuel’s sports betting dominance has translated seamlessly into casino revenue; cross-platform loyalty is clearly paying off, especially as technology advancements continue reshaping the entire online casino landscape.
Meanwhile, the brick-and-mortar scene in Atlantic City continues to prove it’s far from obsolete. The nine casino hotels reported $234.7 million in Casino Win for October, up 12.5% from last year. Slot machines generated $174.4 million, a 9.1% increase, while table games brought in $60.3 million, up 23.5%. Year-to-date Casino Win reached $2.44 billion through October, showing a 3.4% rise.
That table games number deserves a closer look: a 23.5% jump suggests players are seeking more interactive experiences when they visit in person, which makes sense when slots are readily available online, but the social atmosphere of a blackjack or craps table isn’t something you can fully replicate on a screen.
Sports wagering had its own moment. October revenue hit $116.1 million, up 49.8% year-on-year. Online wagering contributed $110.7 million, up 45.9%, while retail sports betting added $5.4 million, a 242.5% surge from last year. The total reached $1.24 billion, with $1.19 billion wagered online and $43.8 million at retail locations. The statewide betting hold stood at 9.39%.
FanDuel and Meadowlands led online sports wagering with $39.9 million, DraftKings and Resorts World came in second at $30.5 million, and BetFanatics with Bally’s reported $11.4 million. Meadowlands also topped retail revenue at $2.3 million.
Year-to-date gaming revenue through October 2025 reached $5.74 billion, up 10% from the same point in 2024. That includes $2.39 billion from internet gaming, $914.6 million from sports wagering, and $2.44 billion from land-based casinos. Gross Revenue Taxes totaled $88.2 million for October and $699.9 million year-to-date.