New Jersey Online Gambling Revenue Climbs in April

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New Jersey’s online gambling market posted another month of double‑digit growth in April, according to figures released Monday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Online casino operators reported $263.1 million in gaming win for April 2026, an 11.9% increase from the $235.2 million recorded in April 2025. Year‑to‑date online gaming revenue reached $1.05 billion through April, up 15.1% from $908.4 million during the same period last year.

Sports wagering also continued to expand. Casinos, racetracks and their online partners generated $102.1 million in sports betting revenue in April, a 12.8% rise from $90.5 million a year earlier. Through the first four months of 2026, sports wagering revenue totaled $370.5 million, up 3.6% from $357.6 million in the comparable 2025 period.

Total gaming revenue — combining online gambling, sports wagering and in‑person casino play — reached $600.8 million in April, an increase of 12% from $536.6 million in April 2025. Year‑to‑date total gaming revenue climbed to $2.30 billion, up 8.6% from $2.12 billion a year earlier.

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