Detroit Casinos Report $106.9M Revenue for August
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has published figures related to its commercial casinos and the revenue they generated in August.
According to the figures, the state’s three casinos, all located in Detroit, raised $106.9 million in revenue in the month.
Most of this money came from table games and slots, with Detroit sports betting contributing just over 1%.
MGM Grand Detroit maintained its position as the market leader of the three casinos.
No figures have been given for the state’s more than two-dozen tribal casinos.
Michigan Casino Gaming Revenue
Michigan has three non-tribal, retail casinos within the state, all located in Detroit.
MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown recorded revenue of $106.9M in August. Of this, $105.7M came from table games and slots.
Slot and table game revenue was down 4.6% compared to the same month in 2024 and fell 0.3% compared to July. Year to date, revenue is down 1.2% compared to 2024.
Casinos paid $8.6M in gaming taxes, $12.6M in wagering taxes, and development agreement payments on their casino revenue.
Sports Betting Revenue
Sports betting made up only slightly more than 1% of Detroit’s gambling revenue, with casinos generating $1.2M in gross receipts from $6.8M in handle.
Receipts were down 26.7% yearly, but up 20.2% compared to the previous month.
Casinos paid $46,903 and $57,326 in state and wagering taxes on sports betting funds, respectively.
Finally, fantasy contests accounted for $513,880 in revenue and generated $43,166 in taxes.
Casino Performance
MGM Grand Detroit retained its position as the market leader of the three casinos, accounting for 48% of monthly revenue.
MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for 30% and 22% of market share, respectively.
However, while MGM is still the largest, its casino revenue was down 4% compared to last year.
Hollywood Casino saw the most significant revenue fall, with its figures down 13% to $22.8m. MotorCity Casino was the only casino to show gains; its revenue increased 1.4% to $31.2M.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently announced that Detroit’s three casinos had renewed their commercial casino licenses.
The licenses will be up for renewal once again in September 2026.
"Detroit’s commercial casinos are not only entertainment destinations but also major contributors to the city and state economies." - Henry Williams, MGCB Executive Director.
The decision to extend the licenses was unanimous. MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said, "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.
"Our oversight helps ensure that patrons have a fair and responsible experience, while Michigan residents continue to see the economic value generated by casino revenues."
Michigan is also one of only a handful of states with a regulated online casino market.
The state has over a dozen licensed online casinos, generating over $200M monthly revenue.
