By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer- ACPress
Atlantic City’s casinos did not get a June rebound in gambling revenue to give them upward momentum heading into the peak summer tourist season.
Altogether, the 12 casino hotels took in $240.2 million in revenue from their slot machines and table games, down 13 percent from a year ago, according to figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Slot winnings were $179.1 million, off 11 percent, while revenue from table games came in at $61.1 million, a decline of 16 percent compared to last year.
The gambling industry has struggled with revenue declines in each month so far this year, showing that the sluggish economy and competition from casinos in surrounding states continue to hurt Atlantic City.
