Michigan’s regulated internet gaming and sports betting industry saw a significant boost in August 2025, bringing in a combined $312.54 million in gross receipts. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), this figure represents a 9.8% increase over July, with iGaming remaining the primary driver of growth.
Steady Growth in iGaming and Sports Betting Receipts
iGaming platforms generated $263.27 million in gross receipts last month, up from $250.5 million in July. Meanwhile, internet sports betting also recorded a sharp month-over-month gain, with gross receipts climbing to $49.27 million from $34.1 million in the previous month.
Adjusted gross receipts (AGR)—which account for promotional credits and free play—totaled $281.4 million for both sectors in August. Of that, $247.2 million came from iGaming, reflecting a 5.1% month-over-month rise, and $34.2 million stemmed from sports betting, a substantial 43.1% increase over July’s results.
Year-over-year, the trend is even more striking. Compared to August 2024, iGaming AGR has jumped 39.8%, while adjusted sports betting revenue grew by $17.9 million.
Sports Betting Handle Sees Seasonal Boost
Fuelled in part by the lead-up to the autumn football season, Michigan’s internet sports betting handle—the total amount wagered—reached $338.9 million in August. That marks a 19.9% month-over-month increase and a 21% rise compared to the same period last year, signaling heightened interest among bettors heading into the busy sports calendar.
Tax Contributions and Operator Payments Climb
Operators collectively submitted $53.7 million in state taxes and payments last month, with the vast majority—$51.6 million—stemming from iGaming activity. Internet sports betting contributed $2.1 million.
Detroit’s three commercial casinos paid $13.8 million to the city in wagering taxes and municipal service fees. Of that, $13.2 million came from iGaming, while $561,471 was tied to sports betting operations.
Meanwhile, Michigan’s tribal gaming entities reported $6.2 million in payments to their governing bodies for the month, reflecting a 34.8% year-over-year increase.
Industry Developments and Regulatory Actions
As of August 2025, 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized to provide online casino gaming and/or sports wagering in the state. Currently, 14 operators offer iGaming, and 11 are active in internet sports betting. Revenue performance by individual operators is published on the MGCB’s official website.
In addition to strong financial performance, the MGCB has continued to enforce compliance with Michigan’s gaming regulations. In mid-August, the agency issued cease-and-desist orders to 15 unlicensed operators, including platforms such as 7 Bit Casino, Grande Vegas Casino, and Sun Palace Casino, all of which were found in violation of the state’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act.
The month also followed Caesars Entertainment’s launch of a branded live dealer studio in Michigan, which debuted on July 14, 2025. This marks the company’s third such studio after earlier launches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In July 2025, Michigan recorded $284.6 million in iGaming and sports betting revenue—a 28.9% year-over-year increase. That month’s AGR totaled $259.1 million, with iGaming accounting for $235.2 million and sports betting contributing $23.9 million.
Source:
“iGaming, sports betting operators report $312.54M in August revenue”, michigan.gov, Sep 17, 2025.
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