Michigan iGaming and Online Sports Betting Receipts Reach $355.7m in September

Commercial and tribal operators in Michigan reported $355.7m in combined internet gaming (iGaming) and online sports betting gross receipts in September, a 5.4% increase from August, according to figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on 22 October.

iGaming accounted for $300.2m of the total, while online sports betting contributed $55.5m. Combined gross receipts in August stood at $337.6m.

Sports Betting Handle Rises as Football Season Begins

Online sports betting handle reached $544.8m in September, up 64.9% from August as the NFL and college football seasons got underway.

Adjusted gross receipts (AGR), which are used to calculate taxes after applicable deductions, totalled $313.04m across both sectors. This comprised $288.15m from iGaming and $24.89m from online sports betting.

Month-on-month, iGaming AGR declined by 0.9%, while online sports betting AGR increased by 2.9%.

Compared with September 2025, iGaming AGR rose 18.4%, while online sports betting AGR increased by 88.2%.

State, Detroit and Tribal Tax Payments

Operators paid $62.4m in taxes and fees to the State of Michigan in September. iGaming accounted for $60.6m of the total, with online sports betting contributing $1.8m.

Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $14m in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the city. Of this amount, $13.5m was attributed to iGaming and $548,519 to online sports betting.

Tribal operators reported $8.3m in payments to their respective governing bodies.

In a separate release on 13 October, the MGCB reported that Detroit’s three commercial casinos generated $103.55m in land-based gaming revenue in September. MGM held a 47% market share, followed by MotorCity Casino at 32% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 21%.

Michigan Market Includes 15 Operators

As of September, 15 commercial and tribal operators were authorised to offer iGaming and/or online sports betting in Michigan. All 15 offered iGaming, while 13 also operated online sportsbooks.

The MGCB publishes detailed revenue figures for individual operators on its website.

Elsewhere in the regulated online gambling sector, BetMGM reported third-quarter revenue of $710m, with EBITDA more than doubling, according to a separate report published earlier in October.

Regulator Continues to Promote Player Protection

Alongside its revenue reporting, the MGCB continues to highlight responsible gambling resources available to Michigan residents.

These include the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database, which provide self-exclusion options.

Residents can also access free gambling-blocking software through the MGCB’s partnership with Gamban. Support is available around the clock by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.