Atlantic City casino revenue up 23% to start 2020

The casino industry started the new year on the right foot by extending its streak of gaming revenue increases to 20 consecutive months in January. Total gaming revenue reported by the city’s nine casinos was more than $270.5 million last month, a nearly $50 million increase, or 22.6%, over January 2019, according to data released Wednesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement.