The Atlantic City casino industry’s highest monthly brick-and-mortar gaming revenue in many years, per this week’s state Division of Gaming Enforcement announcement concerning July, came as part of a broader rebound with significant impact on the overall employment rate in South Jersey.

The $299 million revenue figure was accompanied by other strong showings last month, according to Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism in the Stockton University School of Business.

“July 2022 showed indications of a strong summer season fueled by a return to normal operations and consumer behavior,” Bokunewicz said in a statement.