Michigan’s online gambling market demonstrated strong resilience in September, recording its second-highest monthly revenue total at $302.7 million, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).
This impressive figure reflects a 16% increase compared to September 2024 and nearly matched the state’s all-time record set in August.
Online casino activity (iGaming) was the primary engine of this growth, with gross receipts surging by 27.9% year-on-year. In contrast, sports betting gross revenue fell 25.3% to $43.6 million.
After accounting for promotional spend, total adjusted gross receipts reached $256.6 million, an overall increase of 22.3% from the previous year. Specifically, adjusted iGaming revenue grew robustly by 33.5% to $243.4 million.
The sports betting handle for the month was $524.3 million.
The market dominance continued to be held by leading operators. FanDuel and MotorCity led both verticals, generating $69.8 million in gross iGaming revenue.
They were closely followed by MGM and BetMGM, which posted $65.6 million in gross iGaming revenue. DraftKings maintained its strong presence across both casino and sports betting segments.
In terms of tax contributions, the state collected a total of $51.6 million from online gambling, with the vast majority ($50.8 million) derived from iGaming.
Additionally, tribal operators contributed $6.1 million to their governing bodies. These gains occurred despite a simultaneous 3% drop in revenue at Detroit’s three commercial casinos, which totaled $98.9 million for the month.
The September success of Michigan’s online market underscores the state’s effective regulatory model and the continued consumer shift toward digital gaming entertainment.
