Detroit Casino Revenue Slides 7.5% In September
Figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) show that the state’s three retail casinos in Detroit saw a 7.5% decline in total revenue across all gaming metrics compared to July.
September saw a 7.1% decline in slots and table games, while the reduced sporting calendar saw sports betting figures decline 39.8% from the month before. However, Michigan sports betting only accounts for a minimal portion of the state's gaming revenue.
Michigan allows regulated casino gambling in licensed retail casinos. Three such casinos are in Detroit: MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
There are also approximately two dozen tribal casinos within state boundaries, but the MGCB does not report figures for these venues.
Gambling Revenue Figures
September 2025 saw $98.9 million of gaming revenue across the three Detroit casinos. Of this, $98.2M came from table games and slot machines. Retail sports betting accounted for $747,425 of revenue during the period.
Revenue from table games and slot machines was down 3% compared to September 2024 and 7.1% compared to August.
While all three casinos remained profitable, only Hollywood Casino at Greektown, the smallest of the three by revenue, saw an increase in revenue.
MGM Grand Detroit is the largest casino in revenue, with nearly a 50% market share. Its revenue totaled $45.9M in September, down 3.8% compared to 2024.
MotorCity Casino’s $28.9M revenue was down 7.2% compared to 12 months earlier. Hollywood Casino Greektown saw a 4.5% increase to $23.4M, meaning it is getting closer to overtaking MotorCity’s position.
U.S. sports betting generally declines in September before the new seasons kick off again in October, which was apparent in the state’s sports betting figures.
The casinos took $13.5M in handle, generating $747,425 in adjusted revenue. While this was only a 1.1% decline compared to the year before, it was down 39.8% when compared to August.
Michigan's Gambling Industry is Important
The decline in revenue also saw tax and state contributions take a slight hit during the month.
Operators paid a combined $8M in gaming taxes, down from $8.2M in 2024. They also spent $16.1M in additional funds and payments to the City of Detroit, money that is used for city improvements and initiatives.
Last month, the MGCB announced that all three of the city’s casinos had renewed their licenses, showing the casino industry's significance to the state.
Executive Director Henry Williams said of the license renewals: "Detroit’s commercial casinos are not only entertainment destinations but also major contributors to the city and state economies.
"By renewing these licenses, the Board reaffirms its commitment to a gaming industry that promotes integrity, accountability and community benefit.”
The state also collects revenue from online casinos, as Michigan is one of only seven states with fully regulated iGaming markets.
Approximately a dozen iGaming sites and casino apps are licensed to operate in the state and offer its residents games, generating more than $200m a month in revenue.
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