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Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported aggregate revenue of $103.9 million for January 2026, according to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The month’s performance reflected modest growth in core gaming operations alongside a continued contraction in retail sports betting.
Market Performance by Operator
MGM Grand Detroit Casino maintained its market-leading position with a 49% share of January revenue. MotorCity Casino held 30% of the market, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for 21%.
Table games and slot machines generated $103.1 million across the three properties, representing a 0.8% increase compared with January 2025 and a marginal 0.3% decline from the previous month. The year-over-year growth continued a pattern of stability in Detroit’s core gaming market.
Casino-Level Revenue Results
Individual property performance for table games and slots showed consistent growth across all three operators:
- MGM Grand Detroit: $50.2 million, up 0.5% year-over-year
- MotorCity Casino: $31.0 million, up 1.2% year-over-year
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $21.9 million, up 0.7% year-over-year
The casinos paid $8.4 million in state gaming taxes for January, a slight increase from $8.3 million in the same period last year. Additionally, the operators submitted $12.3 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.
Retail Sports Betting Declines Significantly
Retail sports betting activity at Detroit casinos totaled $11.3 million in handle for January, producing $789,669 in gross receipts. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) reached just $770,319, reflecting steep declines of 69.5% year-over-year and 55.2% month-over-month.
The sharp contraction in retail sports betting revenue continues a trend observed across markets where online sports betting operates alongside retail offerings, with bettors increasingly favoring digital platforms.
January retail sports betting QAGR by property:
- MGM Grand Detroit: $227,918
- MotorCity Casino: $255,937
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $286,464
The casinos paid $29,118 in state taxes on retail sports betting activity and submitted $35,589 in wagering taxes to Detroit.
Fantasy Contest Activity
Fantasy contest operators reported $993,921 in adjusted revenues for December 2025, paying $83,489 in state taxes. For the full calendar year 2025, operators generated $9.9 million in aggregate adjusted revenues and contributed $827,511 in tax payments.
Market Outlook
Detroit’s casino market demonstrated resilience in its traditional gaming operations during January, with all three properties posting year-over-year gains despite intense regional competition. The modest growth in table games and slots contrasts sharply with the declining retail sports betting segment, which faces ongoing migration to online platforms following Michigan’s launch of internet sports betting in 2021.
The three Detroit casinos operate under commercial gaming licenses issued by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and are subject to an 8.1% state tax on gaming revenue, plus additional obligations to the City of Detroit.
Source: Michigan Gaming Control Board
