Atlantic City casinos see revenue and occupancy drop in early 2025

A slow start for New Jersey’s casinos raises concerns. Can operators rebound as summer approaches, or is this a lasting slump?

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2025 November 21 . 4:01 AM

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Atlantic City casinos see revenue and occupancy drop in early 2025

New Jersey’s casino industry faced a challenging start to 2025, according to the latest report from the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Revenue and profits fell across most operators in the first quarter, with declines in both gaming income and hotel occupancy rates.

Atlantic City’s casino licensees generated a combined net revenue of $730.3 million in Q1 2025, down 5.1% from the same period last year. The drop came alongside a lower hotel occupancy rate, which averaged 62.9%—a 1.9% decrease compared to early 2024.

The first quarter of 2025 marked a downturn for New Jersey’s casino sector, with lower gaming revenue and weaker hotel demand. Operators will now look to the coming months to see if the trend reverses or persists into the summer season.