The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced on Apr. 16 the total gaming revenue results for March 2026, showing increases across casino, internet gaming, and sports wagering revenues compared to the previous year.
The report matters because it highlights trends in New Jersey’s gambling industry, which is regulated under the oversight of state authorities. The data provides insight into economic activity and tax contributions from casinos, racetracks, and their partners.
According to the announcement, casino win for the nine casino hotels reached $236.7 million in March 2026, up by 2.5% from $230.9 million in March 2025. Year-to-date casino win was $652.9 million through March 2026, an increase of 1.3% over last year’s period. Internet gaming win totaled $272.1 million for March—an increase of 11.6% over last year—and reached $782.8 million year-to-date with a growth rate of 16.3%. Sports wagering gross revenue stood at $87.6 million for March (up by 22.8%), while year-to-date sports wagering gross revenue was reported as $268.4 million—a slight rise compared to last year’s numbers.
Total gaming revenue across casinos, racetracks, and their partners amounted to $596.4 million for March (a growth rate of 9.2%) and reached $1.70 billion through the first three months of the year (a rise of 7.5%). Gross revenue taxes collected were reported at $84.7 million for March and totaled $246.1 million so far this year.
The New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin oversees agencies like the Division of Gaming Enforcement with a mandate to protect residents’ lives and property while delivering statewide enforcement and legal support according to the official website. Platkin’s office extends its services throughout all counties and municipalities in New Jersey according to the official website, influencing public safety through law enforcement oversight according to the official website.
Under its statutory mandate, Platkin holds authority to enforce laws, prosecute offenses, regulate public safety matters according to the official website, offer legal representation for state entities, oversee law enforcement activities including crime labs and victim advocacy programs according to the official website, as well as provide consumer protection initiatives according to the official website.
