Detroit Casinos Pull in $106.9m Revenue in August; MGM Stays on Top Despite Drop

The three Detroit casinos raked in $106.9 million this August. Most came from slots and tables, which brought $105.7 million. These stats came straight from state gaming officials.

Despite a 4% dip from last year, MGM Grand Detroit held its crown with 48% of the cash flow. MotorCity snagged 30%, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown picked up the remaining 22%.

The money from tables and slots slipped 4.6% compared to last August. Looking at July, it inched down just 0.3%. Since January, the take has shrunk 1.2% versus 2024.

Breaking away from the pack, MotorCity's numbers went up 1.4%, hitting $31.2 million. Things weren't so bright at Hollywood Casino - their earnings tumbled 13% to $22.8 million.

State coffers got $8.6 million in gaming taxes. The city picked up $12.6 million through wagering taxes and special agreements. Sports bets added a modest $1.2 million from $6.8 million wagered - just a tiny slice of the total pie.

"Detroit's commercial casinos are not only entertainment destinations but also major contributors to the city and state economies," said Henry Williams, Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director, according to Gambling.com. "By renewing these licenses, the Board reaffirms its commitment to a gaming industry that promotes integrity, accountability, and community benefit."

Sports betting took a big hit - down 26.7% from 2024. But it bounced back 20.2% from July. These bets kicked in nearly $47,000 to state taxes and about $57,000 in city fees. Fantasy sports contests chipped in $513,880, with $43,166 going to taxes. 

The gaming board just gave fresh licenses to all three Detroit casinos. They'll need new ones come September 2026.

The state's betting scene stretches far past physical casinos. Online gambling sites - more than twelve of them - pull in north of $200 million monthly. Michigan stands among the few states letting folks bet legally online.