Michigan Online Gambling Surges in June

Michigan’s online gambling market posted $285.2 million in gross revenue across internet gaming and sports betting in June, marking the second-highest monthly total in the state’s regulated history. While this figure fell short of May’s record-setting $301.4 million, it still represented a 40.8% increase over June 2024, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Of the total revenue, $240.6 million came from iGaming — online casinos — which accounted for 84.3% of the overall online gambling haul. This marked a 31.3% year-over-year increase in gross receipts, although adjusted revenue, which excludes promotional spending, dipped 4.3% to $226 million. FanDuel, operating in partnership with MotorCity Casino, led the iGaming sector with $62.3 million in gross revenue and $58.6 million in adjusted receipts. DraftKings, paired with the Bay Mills Indian Community, followed with $38.7 million gross and $36.4 million adjusted. Commercial iGaming operators paid $47.1 million in state taxes in June. Detroit received $11.8 million, while tribal operators contributed $5.8 million to their respective governing bodies.

Online Sports Betting Sees Gains, But Adjusted Revenue Slips

Online sports betting generated $44.6 million in gross revenue in June, a 44.3% increase over the same month last year. However, adjusted revenue dropped 14.4% to $30.5 million, reflecting continued promotional outlays. Michigan bettors placed $302.7 million in wagers for the month, up 9.4% from the previous year. The hold — or the percentage of total bets retained by operators — was 14.73% for gross and 10.08% for adjusted revenue.

FanDuel and MotorCity Casino again led the online sports betting market with $18.5 million in revenue on a $103.4 million handle, yielding a hold of nearly 17.9%. DraftKings and Bay Mills followed with $13.1 million from a $95 million handle (13.8% hold), while BetMGM and MGM Grand Detroit posted $5.4 million on $40.9 million in wagers (13.2% hold). State sports betting tax revenues totaled $1.8 million, with the city of Detroit receiving an additional $527,932.

In the brick-and-mortar sector, Detroit’s three commercial casinos brought in $101 million in total revenue for June, down 4.2% year-over-year. Table games and slots accounted for $100.4 million, while retail sports betting contributed $665,435.

MGM Grand Detroit held the largest market share at 48%, followed by MotorCity at 31% and Hollywood Casino at 21%. From this revenue, the state collected $8.1 million in taxes. Detroit received $11.9 million in casino-related tax payments, along with $30,743 from retail sports betting, and $25,153 went to the state from the same source.

 

iGaming continues to anchor Michigan’s online gambling growth, accounting for over 84% of June’s digital revenue.

Sector Outlook

Despite the seasonal summer slowdown often seen in gambling activity, Michigan’s digital gambling sector continues to show strength, particularly in online casino gaming. While adjusted revenues dipped due to promotional spending, the overall year-over-year growth and market dominance of top operators like FanDuel and DraftKings signal a maturing, competitive landscape.

As the state continues to monitor regulatory performance and tax returns, online gambling — led by iGaming — remains a vital and growing pillar of Michigan’s gaming economy.