Detroit casinos report highest May revenue since 2019 at $114 million

Detroit’s three commercial casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—reported a combined $114 million in revenue from slots, table games, and retail sports betting in May 2025, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

The total represents the strongest May performance for the properties since 2019, when they posted $125.8 million in slots and table games revenue.

Of the total May 2025 revenue, $112.7 million came from slots and table games, marking a 1.2% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The three casinos contributed $9.1 million in gaming taxes to the state and made $13.4 million in wagering tax and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail sports betting revenue rises despite handle dip

Retail sports betting generated $1.3 million in revenue for the month, drawn from a total handle of $9.2 million. While the handle declined 2.2% from April, sportsbook revenue increased from $336,000 to $1.3 million, supported by a 14% hold. The casinos paid $48,431 in state gaming taxes and $59,193 to the city from sports betting operations.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown led all properties in sports betting handle with $3.6 million. MotorCity Casino followed with $3 million, and MGM Grand Detroit reported a handle of $2.6 million.

MGM leads in market share and growth

MGM Grand Detroit posted the highest property-level revenue in May, generating $53.1 million—a 3.9% month-over-month increase—and accounted for 47% of the Detroit market. MotorCity Casino reported $33.9 million, up 2.4% from April, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown recorded $25.7 million, slightly down from $27.1 million the previous month.

Detroit’s casino sector saw a 1.3% increase from May 2024, when total revenue was $111.3 million. Compared to May 2023, revenue has grown 7.6%. May 2025 is the second-best performing month of the year so far, behind March.