NJ Sets Monthly Internet Gambling Record in July at $118M

New Jersey's internet gambling industry set a new monthly record in July, winning more than $118 million online.

The previous record was $113.7 million in March of this year.

When in-person casino gambling and sports betting revenue is included, the casinos and three horse tracks that offer sports betting won over $450 million in July, an increase of over 70% from a year ago.

All nine casinos posted a revenue increase in July, led by Hard Rock, which increased its winnings by nearly 79% to $55.5 million.

New Jersey casinos and tracks took over $578 million worth of sports bets in July.

By WAYNE PARRY, the Associated Press.