Michigan’s commercial and tribal gaming operators generated $382.5 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts during May 2026, according to newly released figures. The total represented a 3.1% increase from April and reflected continued strength in the state’s online gaming market.
Internet gaming remained the primary source of revenue, contributing the majority of monthly receipts. Online sports betting also added significantly to the overall total, although several key sports wagering metrics declined compared with the previous month.
iGaming Continues to Drive Market Growth
Operators reported $305.8 million in gross receipts from internet gaming during May. Online sports betting generated an additional $76.7 million, bringing the combined total to $382.5 million.
Adjusted gross receipts (AGR), which serve as a key measure of operator performance after certain deductions, reached $316.72 million for the month. Of that amount, $293.45 million came from iGaming activity, while online sports betting accounted for $23.27 million.
The latest figures showed different trends across the two sectors. Compared with April, iGaming AGR increased by 0.8%, extending the segment’s growth trajectory. Sports betting AGR moved in the opposite direction, declining 4.9% month over month.
Year-over-year results highlighted an even wider gap. Internet gaming AGR rose 24.2% from May 2025 levels, demonstrating continued expansion across Michigan’s online casino market. Sports betting AGR, however, fell 34.6% compared with the same month last year.
Sports Betting Handle Slips Slightly
While sports betting remained an important part of Michigan’s online gambling industry, wagering volume edged lower during the month.
The state’s online sportsbooks processed a total handle of $457.6 million in May. That figure represented a decrease of 0.7% compared with April 2026.
Despite the modest decline, sports wagering continued to generate substantial activity across licensed operators. Michigan currently authorizes 13 operators to offer online sports betting services, while all 15 approved commercial and tribal operators provide internet gaming products.
The state’s regulatory framework allows both commercial casino operators and tribal gaming entities to participate in the online market, contributing to a broad range of available gaming options for consumers.
Tax Contributions Remain Significant
Online gaming and sports betting operators delivered substantial tax revenue to state and local authorities during May.
Total taxes and payments submitted to the State of Michigan reached $64.2 million. Internet gaming generated $61.5 million of that amount, while online sports betting contributed $2.7 million.
Detroit’s three casinos also made payments tied to online gaming activity. The operators reported $14.6 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees paid to the City of Detroit. Internet gaming accounted for $13.8 million, while online sports betting produced $839,168.
Tribal operators reported an additional $8.4 million in payments to their governing bodies during the month.
As of May 2026, Michigan had authorized 15 commercial and tribal operators to offer iGaming and online sports betting products. All 15 operators offered internet gaming, while 13 were active in the online sports betting sector.
Source:
“Michigan iGaming, Online Sports Betting Operators Report $382.5M in May Revenue”, michigan.gov. Jun 16, 2026
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