Michigan’s online gambling market extended its strong run in July, with internet casino and online sports betting producing $346.13 million in combined gross receipts. The result lifted lifetime online casino revenue above $12 billion and kept the state’s iGaming sector ahead of its 2025 pace.
iGaming Drives July’s Revenue Growth
Commercial and tribal operators recorded 1.4% more gross receipts than in June, according to the latest figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Internet casino gaming generated $302.77 million, while online sports betting contributed $43.36 million.
Adjusted gross receipts reached $321.42 million for the month. iGaming represented $290.65 million of that figure, with sports betting accounting for $30.77 million.
The year-on-year gains were particularly strong. iGaming AGR climbed 23.6% from July 2025, while sports betting AGR increased 28.8%. Compared with June, iGaming AGR edged up 0.5%, while sports betting AGR jumped 52.7%.
July also marked the fifth consecutive month in which Michigan’s online casino market generated more than $300 million. The $302.8 million total was 20.9% higher than the $250.5 million recorded a year earlier.
Since online casino gaming began in January 2021, operators have generated $12.26 billion in revenue. Associated tax contributions have reached about $3.18 billion.
Through July, the sector had produced $2.11 billion in 2026 revenue, compared with approximately $1.72 billion during the first seven months of 2025. That represents a 22.3% increase, leaving this year’s total nearly $385 million above last year’s level. Michigan recorded $3.09 billion in online casino revenue for all of 2025.
FanDuel Holds the Top Position
FanDuel led Michigan’s online casino operators in July with $74.58 million in revenue, an 18.2% increase from the same month in 2025. BetMGM ranked second at $63.14 million, followed by DraftKings at $43.13 million and BetRivers at $22.39 million.
Fanatics recorded $19.02 million after increasing revenue 54.6% year over year. FireKeepers reached $3.97 million after a 93.7% rise. bet365 posted $8.84 million, while Hard Rock Bet reached $21.66 million and Caesars Palace recorded $16.10 million.
Golden Nugget and Hollywood Casino each exceeded $8 million. BetParx reported $4.44 million, Eagle Casino $4.04 million, Horseshoe $2.76 million and Four Winds $1.98 million.
State and Detroit Payments Remain High
Operators made $63.3 million in taxes and payments to Michigan during July. Internet gaming generated $61.2 million, while online sports betting provided $2.1 million.
Detroit’s three casinos paid $14.09 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees. Internet gaming accounted for $13.5 million, with sports betting contributing about $591,247. Tribal operators made another $8.4 million in payments to their governing bodies.
Sports betting handle moved in the opposite direction, falling 3% from June to $355.2 million in wagers.
By July, Michigan had authorized 15 commercial and tribal operators for online gaming. All 15 offered iGaming, while 13 also operated online sports betting platforms.
Source:
“Michigan Online Gaming Posts Strong July as Revenue Climbs”, news.worldcasinodirectory.com, August 19, 2026
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