Atlantic City casinos see revenue soar in July

The resort’s nine casino properties took in $299.8 million in total gaming revenue in July, a nearly 12 percent increase over the same month last year, when seven casinos reported $267.85 million. July’s casino revenue numbers include the first full month of data reported to the state Division of Gaming Enforcement since Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino opened at the end of June. It is also the first full month of data for sports betting revenue, which commenced in Atlantic City on June 14. Hard Rock reported total gaming revenue of $32.7 million last month, making it Atlantic City’s third-most profitable property. Ocean Resort’s total gaming revenue was $17 million, putting it at the bottom.