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Detroit’s three casinos delivered softer numbers in August, according to the latest figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Combined adjusted gross revenue came to $106.9 million, down 5% year-over-year.
Good to Know
- Detroit casinos paid $8.6m in state gaming taxes and $12.6m to the City of Detroit in August.
- MGM Grand Detroit held a 48% market share, leading the market despite a revenue dip.
- Sports betting revenue fell 26.7% year-over-year, but ticked up compared to July.
Casino-by-Casino Results
| Casino | August 2025 Revenue | Year-over-Year Change | Market Share | Notes |
| MGM Grand Detroit | $51.7m | ▼ 4% | 48% | Still the top casino in Michigan by a wide margin |
| MotorCity Casino | $31.2m | ▲ 1.4% | 29% | Only property with growth in August |
| Hollywood Casino Greektown | $22.8m | ▼ 13% | 21% | Sharpest decline; operated by Penn Entertainment |
MGM Grand Detroit remained the clear market leader despite slipping from last year. MotorCity managed a modest uptick, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown suffered the steepest drop of the three.
Most of Michigan’s casino revenue continues to come from slot machines and table games, which brought in $105.7 million during August, a 4.6% decline compared to 2024.
Sports betting contributed just $1.2 million, down 26.7% year-over-year. However, compared to July 2025, retail sports betting showed a 20.2% monthly gain in qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR).
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Detroit casinos recorded a $6.8 million sports betting handle, a drop of 29.2% year-over-year. The slump reflected a quiet period before the start of the NFL regular season on September 4, when wagering typically spikes.
Casinos in Detroit sent $8.6 million in state gaming taxes during August. On top of that, they contributed another $12.6 million in wagering taxes and development payments to the City of Detroit.
For sports betting specifically, the three properties generated $46,903 in state taxes and $57,326 in city wagering taxes. While these figures remain small compared to table games and slots, regulators anticipate stronger activity with football season underway.
With the NFL season underway now, Michigan regulators expect retail sports betting to rebound. MGM Grand, MotorCity, and Hollywood Greektown will be aiming to turn around August’s softer results as they capitalize on football-driven handle increases.
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