New Jersey’s online casino market reached $276.3 million in revenue during May 2026, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). The result breaks the previous all-time record of $272.1 million set in March 2026 and marks the fourth month in the first five of 2026 that the state’s iGaming sector has exceeded $250 million.
Year-on-Year and Year-to-Date Growth
May’s $276.3 million total represents an 11.9% increase compared with the $246.8 million generated in May 2025. On a year-to-date basis, New Jersey’s online casinos have now produced $1.32 billion in the first five months of 2026, a 14.4% increase over the same period last year. Overall gaming revenue in the state, including land-based Atlantic City casinos and sports wagering, topped $627.1 million for the month.
FanDuel Leads the Field
FanDuel Casino, operating under the Golden Nugget licence, remained New Jersey’s top iGaming operator in May with $64 million in revenue for the month. The platform’s dominant position reflects continued player preference for its mobile-first product and frequent promotional activity.
Sports wagering in New Jersey posted a decline for the month, a typical seasonal pattern as major US sports leagues wind down, but the iGaming surge more than offset the shortfall in combined gaming figures.
What This Means for Players
New Jersey has long been the benchmark regulated iGaming market in the US, and back-to-back monthly records in March and May 2026 confirm that player demand continues to grow even as the market matures. Competition among operators for that spend remains intense, which generally translates to generous welcome offers, regular promotions, and ongoing improvements to game libraries. Players based in New Jersey can expect that environment to continue through the second half of 2026.
