The three casinos in Detroit generated a total of $98.8 million in revenue in February 2025, according to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). In comparison to the same month in 2024, this is a 5.6% decline.
Despite having $46.4 million in gaming income, MGM Grand Detroit witnessed a 5.9% drop in revenue from the previous year. While Hollywood Casino in Greektown reported $23.2 million, a lower loss of 2.7%, MotorCity Casino Hotel pulled in $28.4 million, down 10.1%.
The majority of income ($98 million) came from table games and slots. With a total betting handle of $8.2 million, retail sports betting only made $815,600. This number is a sharp 37.9% drop from February 2024.
Tax Contributions and Sports Betting Performance
Despite the overall downturn, the casinos collectively paid $7.9 million in state gaming taxes, slightly lower than the $8.5 million from the previous year. Additionally, they submitted $11.7 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the city.
Among the three properties, MotorCity Casino Hotel led retail sports betting revenue with $566,300. MGM Grand Detroit followed with $202,100, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown contributed $47,200.
In contrast, retail sports betting revenue showed an improvement over last year. In February 2024, the casinos reported a negative revenue of $124,900 due to poor betting outcomes.
Apart from casino gaming, fantasy contest operators reported $1.3 million in adjusted revenue for January 2025. They also paid $109,500 in taxes for the month.
Detroit’s casino market continues to face challenges, with declining retail betting and gaming revenue. However, steady tax contributions and improved sports betting margins show resilience despite economic pressures.
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