Detroit has recorded a collective $109.8 million in revenue from the city’s three licensed commercial casinos for April 2025.
The figure represents a 1.5% rise year-on-year, but a 6.3% drop compared to March, with a full breakdown provided by the state regulator, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).
The vast majority of the revenue figure, $109.5m, was derived from table games and slots across the three venues, the MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
Just $0.3 million was generated in April from sports betting, showing the lesser importance that it holds within the gambling sector in the Windy City.
Across the state, retail casino gambling is largely managed by tribal operators, accounting for 23 of the 26 legal, authorized venues in Michigan.
The overall picture reflected mixed fortunes for the three headline operators, with the Hollywood Casino witnessing a modest revenue drop of 0.2%, while MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity recorded increases of 2.5% and 1.2% year-on-year, respectively.
The market share breakdown for April 2025 was: MGM Grand Detroit 47%, MotorCity Casino 30%, Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 23%
Collectively, the three casinos contributed significant amounts to the city and state purse, with taxes and dues of $13m sent to the City of Detroit, while the wider Michigan authorities received $8.9m in taxes.
MGCB chief vows to protect Michigan residents
Those returns show the benefit of the regulated sector, but the MGCB has confirmed enforcement action to protect its approved operators as well as gamblers in the state.
The authority also confirmed it had issued cease-and-desist orders to four illegal online casino operators – You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7, and Discount Wager – warning them to comply within 14 days or face legal action.
Henry Williams, MGCB Executive Director, stated: “Illegal gambling operations prey on vulnerable consumers and undermine the integrity of the regulated gaming industry. Michigan residents deserve the protections that come with licensed, legal gaming. We will continue to take strong action against those who skirt the law.”
Last month, the state appointed Jim Ananich as the new Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
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