Detroit’s casinos see $98.9 million in revenue for September, slightly down Y-o-Y

Detroit’s three casinos contributed $8.0 million in state gaming taxes and $16.1 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in September 2025, even as total casino revenues dipped slightly compared with last year, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).

The combined revenue of MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown reached $98.9 million for the month. The MGCB reported that table games and slot machines generated $98.2 million, while retail sports betting added $747,425.

Revenue and market share

Compared with September 2024, total table games and slot machine revenues decreased by 3.0%, and by 7.1% compared with August 2025. From January through September 2025, cumulative revenue from these gaming categories was down 1.4% year over year.

The September 2025 market share distribution showed MGM Grand Detroit leading with 47%, followed by MotorCity Casino at 30%, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 23%.

MGM Grand Detroit reported $45.9 million in revenue, a 3.8% decline from September 2024. MotorCity Casino recorded $28.9 million, down 7.2%, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown posted $23.4 million, a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

Retail Sports Betting

Retail sports betting activity generated a $13.5 million handle and $775,903 in gross receipts in September 2025. The combined qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) declined 1.1% from the same month last year and 39.8% compared with August 2025.

By casino, QAGR totaled $394,500 for MGM Grand Detroit and $589,142 for MotorCity Casino, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown posted a negative ($236,217) result. The casinos paid $37,182 in state taxes from retail sports betting and $45,444 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.

Fantasy Contests

Fantasy contest operators reported $756,745 in adjusted revenues for September 2025 and paid $63,567 in taxes to the state.

While gaming revenues were slightly lower compared to last year, Detroit’s casinos continued to generate consistent tax income for both the state and city. The MGCB report shows that gaming and betting operations remain a steady contributor to Michigan’s fiscal receipts, with detailed figures released monthly to track performance across table games, slots, and wagering activities.