Atlantic City casino revenue up 13.5 percent in October

Casino revenue was up more than 13 percent for the month of October compared to the same period last year. According to figures released Thursday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, total gaming revenue from Atlantic City’s nine casinos was $234.3 million last month.

In October 2017, when just seven casino properties were open in Atlantic City, total gaming revenue was $206.4 million. October was the fifth consecutive month total gaming revenue for Atlantic City casinos had increased over the prior year and marked the sixth month this year of reported gains.