Michigan’s online gambling industry posted solid numbers in April, with iGaming and internet sports betting combining for $290.7 million in gross receipts. While this marked a slight 0.9% decline from March’s record-setting total, the figures still reflect a strong performance for the state’s digital wagering market.
According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), online slots and table games alone generated $248.1 million, ranking as the third-highest monthly total ever recorded in the state. Sports betting also saw improvement, with gross receipts rising from $33.0 million in March to $42.6 million in April.
FanDuel Edges Out BetMGM in Tight Race
FanDuel, partnered with MotorCity Casino, emerged as the leading iGaming operator for April, reporting $67.6 million in gross receipts and $63.5 million in adjusted gross receipts (AGR). BetMGM and MGM Grand Detroit followed closely with $64.9 million and $61 million, respectively. DraftKings and the Bay Mills Indian Community rounded out the top three with $42.5 million in gross receipts.
In sports betting, FanDuel also led with $19.1 million in receipts from a $154.6 million handle, delivering a 12.35% hold. DraftKings followed with $10.5 million in receipts off a $114.9 million handle. BetMGM came in third with $5.8 million from $53.9 million wagered.
Adjusted Gross Receipts and Tax Contributions
April’s combined adjusted gross receipts for iGaming and sports betting totaled $259.9 million. Of that, $233.1 million came from iGaming, which represented a 33.9% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, adjusted sports betting receipts reached $26.8 million—an 83.4% jump from March but a 3.6% decline compared to April 2024.
The state collected $49.6 million in taxes and payments from online operators in April, with $48.2 million coming from iGaming and $1.4 million from sports betting. Detroit’s three commercial casinos paid $13.1 million in city taxes and fees, while tribal operators reported $5.6 million in payments to their governing bodies.
Regulator Targets Unlicensed Operators
As revenue surges, the MGCB has increased efforts to combat illegal gambling activity. In April alone, the agency issued 11 cease-and-desist orders to unauthorized online casinos targeting Michigan residents. These actions follow a similar sweep in March, where 10 platforms were ordered to halt operations. The MGCB emphasizes that unregulated sites pose risks to consumers and undermine the legal market.
iGaming Outpaces New Jersey Again
April marked the eighth straight month that Michigan’s iGaming revenue topped $200 million, placing the state ahead of New Jersey for the second month in a row. While New Jersey’s April total stood at $235.2 million, Michigan’s $248.1 million further solidified its position as the nation’s second-largest online casino market.
With year-to-date totals nearly tied between FanDuel and BetMGM, and Michigan edging closer to overtaking New Jersey in annual revenue, the state’s digital gaming industry remains one of the most dynamic and closely watched in the U.S.
Source:
“iGaming, sports betting operators report $290.7M in April revenue”, michigan.gov, May 20, 2025
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