Atlantic City revenue up in June due to Internet gambling

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- A nice boost from internet gambling helped push Atlantic City's casino revenue into the black in June.

The city's seven casinos took in almost exactly as much inside their physical structures ($197 million) as they did a year ago. But an increase of more than 23 percent in online winnings gave the city a total monthly increase of 1.8 percent compared to a year ago.

Caesars was the only casino to report a revenue decrease in June, down 1.9 percent to $24.6 million.

The biggest percentage increase was posted by the Golden Nugget, up nearly 23 percent to $23.5 million.

Among internet gambling providers, Golden Nugget widened its lead over four competitors in June, soaring to $5.5 million. That bested the Borgata, which was second at $3.8 million.

Atlantic City June 2017 casino revenue compared to June 2016

Bally's: $18.1 million, up 7.4 percent from June 2016

Borgata: $63.7 million, up 6.6 percent

Caesars: $24.6 million, down 1.9 percent

Golden Nugget: $23.5 million, up 22.7 percent

Harrah's: $31.6 million, up 14 percent

Resorts: $16.6 million, up 11.3 percent

Tropicana: $31.9 million, up 18.3 percent

Internet-only entities:

Caesars Interactive-NJ: $3.6 million, up 18.8 percent

Resorts Digital: $3.6 million, up 36.1 percent

Source: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement