Michigan iGaming Revenue Hits $356,3M in January as Sports Betting Declines Sharply
Friday 20 de February 2026 / 12:00
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(Michigan).- Online gaming posts strong year-over-year growth, while sports betting AGR drops nearly 40% month-on-month.
Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators generated a combined $356.3 million in internet gaming (iGaming) and online sports betting gross receipts in January 2026, marking a 10.9% decrease compared to December 2025, according to data released February 19.
iGaming Continues to Drive Revenue
January iGaming gross receipts reached $298.3 million, reinforcing its role as the primary revenue engine in the state. Meanwhile, online sports betting gross receipts totaled $58.0 million.
When adjusted gross receipts (AGR) are considered, combined January figures stood at $323.3 million, including:
$286.3 million from iGaming
$37.0 million from online sports betting
Month-over-month, iGaming AGR declined slightly by 3.5%, while sports betting AGR dropped significantly by 39.5%.
On a year-over-year basis, iGaming demonstrated strong momentum with a 22.8% increase, while online sports betting AGR fell 32.5%, reflecting ongoing volatility in the sports wagering segment.
Online Sports Betting Handle Slips
Michigan’s online sports betting handle totaled $491.3 million in January, representing a 4.2% decrease from December 2025.
State and Local Tax Contributions
Operators submitted $57.1 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan during January, broken down as follows:
iGaming taxes and fees: $54.6 million
Online sports betting taxes and fees: $2.5 million
The three Detroit casinos contributed $13.9 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees to the Detroit, including:
iGaming taxes and fees: $13.1 million
Online sports betting taxes and fees: $767,575
In addition, tribal operators reported $7.0 million in payments to their respective governing bodies in January.
Market Outlook
Despite the monthly decline, Michigan’s iGaming sector continues to show sustained annual growth, offsetting sports betting fluctuations and underscoring the state’s position as one of the leading regulated online gaming markets in the United States.
Categoría:Reports & Data
Tags: Sin tags
País: United States
Región: North America
Event
SiGMA North America 2026
01 de September 2026
LatAm Regulators Discussed Illegal Gambling and Innovation at SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The panel "The Red Pen Forum: Regulators Respond to the Industry," held during SiGMA North America 2026, brought together representatives from Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Honduras to analyze regulatory challenges, digital transformation, illegal gambling, and the need to adapt lotteries for new generations. The conference was moderated by Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director of CIBELAE (Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting), and featured the participation of Marcelo Visconti, National Director of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay; Carlos Moyano, President of IAFAS Entre Ríos, Argentina; Heidi Hernández Olivo, Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery; and Lissa Mencía, General Director of Lottery Operations and Games at Loto Honduras.
Monday 28 Sep 2026 / 12:00
SiGMA North America Addressed Crisis Management in iGaming
(Mexico, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Rosa Ochoa, founder of the Blue Global Gaming platform and strategic advisor for gaming operators; Iliana María Pineda Echeverri, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Wplay.co; Iraid Rosales, Country Manager Mexico at Amusnet; and Elizabeth Maya Cano, Executive President of CORNAZAR, analyzed the key factors in managing crisis situations within the iGaming industry, with a special focus on transparency, communication, technology, and preparation.
Friday 25 Sep 2026 / 12:00
Affiliates and Acquisition: Keys to Regulated Markets in North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Cristopher Guzmán Reyes, Head of Affiliates at Logrand Entertainment Group; Guga Júnior, influencer and slots expert at Scalar Partners; Andrés Gómez, Head of Latin America Go-to-Market Strategy at Admattic; Yambot Aguilera, Gaming and Finance Sales Director at Google; and Paula Gabriel Jiménez, Advertising Client Growth Director for Microsoft at Aleph, analyzed the state and provincial affiliate ecosystem in North America, as well as the acquisition challenges in regulated markets.
Thursday 24 Sep 2026 / 12:00
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