Detroit Casinos Generate $103.9M in January Revenue as Sports Betting QAGR Declines Sharply

According to figures released February 10, table games and slot machines generated $103.1 million during the month, while retail sports betting contributed $770,319 in QAGR.

January market share distribution was led by MGM Grand Detroit at 49%, followed by MotorCity Casino with 30%, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown with 21%.

Table Games and Slots Show Stable Growth

Revenue from table games and slots increased 0.8% compared with January 2025, although it dipped 0.3% from December 2025 levels. For the period January 1–31, revenue was also up 0.8% year-over-year, signaling steady performance in the city’s core gaming segment.

At the operator level, results compared with January 2025 were as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: up 0.5% to $50.2 million
• MotorCity Casino: up 1.2% to $31.0 million
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: up 0.7% to $21.9 million

The three properties collectively paid $8.4 million in state gaming taxes during January, slightly higher than the $8.3 million remitted in the same month last year. In addition, the casinos submitted $12.3 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail Sports Betting Sees Year-over-Year Contraction

Retail sports betting activity presented a contrasting picture. Detroit casinos reported $11.3 million in total retail handle for January, generating $789,669 in gross receipts.

However, QAGR declined 69.5% compared with January 2025 and fell 55.2% from December 2025, indicating substantial volatility in the retail segment.

January QAGR by property was:

• MGM Grand Detroit: $227,918
• MotorCity Casino: $255,937
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $286,464

Based on retail sports betting activity, operators paid $29,118 in state taxes and remitted $35,589 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.

Fantasy Contests Report 2025 Totals

Separately, fantasy contest operators reported $993,921 in adjusted revenues for December 2025, contributing $83,489 in taxes.

For the full year from January 1 through December 31, 2025, fantasy contest operators generated $9.9 million in aggregate adjusted revenues and paid $827,511 in taxes.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reiterated its mandate to ensure fair and honest gaming across the state, while continuing to promote responsible gambling resources for Michigan residents.