Detroit casinos post $107 million in July revenue with modest gains from June

Detroit’s three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, reported a combined $107.0 million in revenue for July 2025, according to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Table games and slot machines generated $106.0 million, representing the bulk of the month’s total. While that segment’s revenue slipped 0.3% compared with July 2024, it rose 5.6% from June 2025. Year-to-date through the end of July, combined table games and slots revenue was down 0.7% from the same period last year.

By market share, MGM Grand Detroit led with 48%, followed by MotorCity Casino at 30% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 22%.

Individually, MGM Grand Detroit recorded $50.8 million in table games and slot revenue, down 0.9% from July 2024. MotorCity Casino posted $31.6 million, a 1.2% increase, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown reported $23.6 million, down 0.9% from a year earlier.

The three casinos paid $8.58 million in state gaming taxes in July, slightly below the $8.61 million paid in July 2024. They also provided $12.6 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail sports betting added $1.0 million to July’s total, generated from a combined handle of $5.7 million. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) from retail sports betting rose by $1.4 million compared to July 2024 and were up 55.1% from June 2025.

MGM Grand Detroit reported $190,153 in QAGR, MotorCity Casino $468,725, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown $373,025. The casinos paid $39,006 in state taxes from retail sports betting and $47,674 in wagering taxes to the city.

In addition, fantasy contest operators reported $566,999 in adjusted revenues for June 2025, with $47,628 paid in taxes.