LIGHT Comments on the April 2026 New Jersey DGE Numbers

 

May 15, 2026

Comments from Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT), Stockton University School of Business, on the April 2026 numbers released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: 

Atlantic City’s casino operators and their partners saw strong gross gaming revenue returns in April 2026, realizing a greater than 11% increase year-over-year for both brick-and-mortar AND online revenue streams. While internet gaming continued to exceed traditional casino operations for total revenue share, slots, table and other games put up their strongest April revenue numbers since 2022.  

Amid persistent headwinds, including the recent opening of live table games at Resorts World New York City, it will be interesting to see if Atlantic City’s gaming industry will be able to carry this growth into the summer tourism season. With visitors returning to take advantage of the city’s many amenities, the second annual Soar & Shore Airshow later this month and the resort’s potential as a destination for those enjoying the FIFA World Cup festivities, there certainly will be a lot to look forward to this summer and reasons to hope that the season’s challenges will be balanced by opportunities. 

NOTE TO MEDIA: Join LIGHT and a panel of experts Wednesday, May 27 for the 18th annual Jersey Shorecast for an in-depth discussion of what the region’s gaming, hospitality and tourism industries can expect for Summer 2026. Click here for more information