Borgata Stands Out With Revenue Growth While Atlantic City Casinos Face August 2026 Decline

Atlantic City's nine casinos recorded a collective 5.5 percent drop in in-person gross gaming revenue during August 2026, bringing the total to 294.9 million dollars, and only one property managed to post year-over-year gains in that category.

MGM Resorts' Borgata increased its in-person gross gaming revenue by 6.4 percent compared with the same month in 2025, which left the remaining eight casinos reporting declines, according to industry data released in early September 2026.

Breakdown of In-Person Casino Performance

Figures released for August show that the nine properties combined generated 294.9 million dollars from traditional floor games such as slots, table games, and poker, a result that reflects softer visitor traffic and lower per-visit spending during the period, while Borgata's 6.4 percent rise stood as the sole positive result among operators.

Observers tracking monthly reports note that Borgata benefited from strong convention bookings and targeted promotions that offset broader market softness, whereas properties without similar events saw steeper drops in slot and table play.

iGaming Continues Modest Expansion

Statewide iGaming revenue, which includes online casino games offered by Atlantic City licensees, rose 4.4 percent year-over-year to reach 259.3 million dollars in August 2026, demonstrating continued digital-channel growth even as physical casinos faced headwinds.

Operators that run both land-based and online platforms reported that mobile and desktop play helped offset some of the losses recorded on the casino floor, and several properties have expanded their online game libraries in recent months to capture additional market share.

Sports Betting Revenue Experiences Sharp Drop

Sports betting handle across Atlantic City operators fell 25 percent in August 2026, landing at 61.4 million dollars, a decline that industry analysts attribute to the timing of major league schedules and reduced promotional activity compared with the prior year.

The drop marks one of the larger monthly declines recorded since sports betting launched in New Jersey, and it pulled down overall gaming totals even while iGaming posted gains.

Year-to-Date Results Through August 2026

When cumulative figures for the first eight months of 2026 are examined, only three casinos show positive gross gaming revenue growth compared with the same period in 2025: Borgata, Caesars Atlantic City, and Ocean Casino Resort, while the other six properties remain below prior-year levels.

These three operators have maintained steady marketing campaigns and capital investments that appear to have helped them capture a larger share of available play, whereas several competitors have focused on cost control rather than revenue expansion.

Market Context and Reporting Timeline

The August 2026 data, released in September, follows a pattern of uneven monthly results that began earlier in the year, and regulators continue to publish detailed breakdowns that allow operators and investors to compare performance across physical, online, and sports-wagering segments.

State gaming officials compile the numbers from mandatory operator filings, then release them publicly so stakeholders can assess trends without relying on estimates or projections.

Conclusion

August 2026 results highlight a clear divergence between physical casino performance and digital channels, with Borgata emerging as the only property to increase in-person gross gaming revenue while the overall market contracted and sports betting experienced its steepest monthly decline in recent periods, yet iGaming maintained its upward trajectory through the first eight months of the year.