In-person winnings from gamblers finally surpassed pre-pandemic levels of 2019 - a long-sought goal of the Atlantic City casino industry. “As we move into a new year, Atlantic City casinos are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers, which includes making significant investments that will continue to solidify Atlantic City’s position as a world-class resort destination with top-notch dining, shopping and entertainment offerings.”
“In 2022, the Atlantic City casino industry continued to face challenges, including the lingering effects from the pandemic, a difficult economy and high inflation,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. Supreme Court ruling in a case brought by New Jersey that cleared the way for any state to offer legal sports betting about two-thirds of the states now do.
That included the legalization of internet gambling in 2013, and the introduction of sports betting in 2018 following a U.S.