April 16, 2023
According to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Atlantic City’s nine casinos and three internet licensees collectively reported a 31.6% decline in operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2022. However, net revenues increased by 9.3% over 2021, exceeding $3.3 billion in 2022. The hotels’ occupancy rate went up to 73.4% in 2022 from 67.6% in 2021, and the average room rate increased from $172.88 to $177.89. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City was the only casino that posted double-digit percentage uptick in annual profits, with $128 million in 2022, a 19.8% increase from 2021. Other casinos posted varying trends, with Bally’s Atlantic City reporting an 85.7% increase in year-over-year GOP, while the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa reported a […]