Michigan’s online gambling marketcontinued its strong momentum in September 2025, posting $302.7 million in gross receipts—just 3% shy of the state’s all-time record set in August. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said the total marked a 16% increase from September 2024, reflecting robust growth in iGaming despite a sharp downturn in sports betting revenue.
Online casino gaming led the surge, with iGaming revenue jumping 27.9% year over year. In contrast, gross sports betting receipts fell 25.3% to $43.6 million. When adjusted for promotional spending, total receipts reached $256.6 million—up 22.3% annually. iGaming accounted for $243.4 million of that total, a 33.5% rise, while adjusted sports betting revenue dropped 52% to $13.2 million.
Sports betting handle for the month hit $524.3 million, up 4.5% from last year. This produced a 12.87% hold based on gross receipts and 3.89% based on adjusted figures.
FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings Dominate Market
FanDuel and its partner MotorCity Casino continued to lead Michigan’s iGaming market, generating $69.8 million in gross and $65.6 million in adjusted revenue. MGM and BetMGM followed closely with $65.6 million and $61.9 million, respectively, while DraftKings and the Bay Mills Indian Community ranked third with $40.4 million gross and $38 million adjusted.
FanDuel and MotorCity also topped the sports betting charts with $18.3 million in gross revenue and $6.4 million adjusted, from $180.5 million in wagers—a 10.14% hold. DraftKings ranked second at $10.6 million gross and $462,507 adjusted from $165.6 million in bets (6.4% hold). BetMGM placed third with $6.8 million gross and $3.5 million adjusted, based on a $66.7 million handle and a 10.19% hold.
In total, Michigan collected $51.6 million in state taxes and fees, with $50.8 million from iGaming and $768,038 from sports betting.
Detroit Casino Revenue Declines Again
The MGCB also reported a dip in revenue for Detroit’s three commercial casinos. Combined monthly earnings reached $98.9 million, down 3% from September 2024 and 7.5% from August. Table games and slots brought in $98.2 million, also a 3% decline, while adjusted sports betting revenue slipped 1.1% to $775,903.
MGM Grand Detroit led the local market with 47% share, followed by MotorCity Casino at 30% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown with 23%.
Regulators Enforce Compliance, Lawmakers Eye Reforms
Michigan regulators have reinforced their commitment to a tightly controlled gambling market. The MGCB recently warned operators that “any involvement in the offering of sporting event contracts, directly or via an affiliate, key person, related business entity, or other association, will have implications relative to your licensure in Michigan.”
In a separate crackdown, the board issued cease-and-desist orders to six unlicensed online casinos to protect residents from offshore operators.
Meanwhile, State Senator Veronica Klinefelt introduced Senate Bill 511 to legalize small-scale “social betting” among friends and coworkers. The proposal would allow limited pools, such as March Madness brackets, if conducted within a “bona fide social relationship” and under defined conditions.
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Source:
“Near-record online gambling revenue for Michigan in September”, igamingbusiness.com, October 23, 2025
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