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Detroit casinos produce $103.9m revenue for January, decreases 0.9%

Despite the overall decrease in January revenue, Detroit’s three retail casinos reported increases in table game and slot revenue, including MGM Grand Detroit which grew 0.5% to $50.2m.

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Detroit casinos produce $103.9m revenue for January, decreases 0.9%
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Total slot and table game revenue increased 0.8% to $103.1m, while retail sports betting revenue fell 69.5% year-over-year
Fantasy contest operators reported a combined January 2026 revenue of $993,921 and generated $9.9m in revenue for FY2025

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the total casino activity from Detroit’s three land-based properties during January 2026, as the establishments combined to generate $103.9m, equating to a loss of 0.9%. 

The decrease in total casino revenue year-over-year was mainly driven by a 69.5% fall in retail sports betting revenue to $789,669. Detroit’s retail properties also reported a January 2026 betting handle of $11.3m, representing a decrease of 41.7%. 

Despite reporting the highest retail sports betting revenue of any Detroit property, Hollywood Casino at Greektown witnessed a fall of 67.1%. 

MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit generated retail sports betting revenues of $255,937 and $227,918 for January 2026, respectively, equating to decreases of 78.7% and 50.3%. 

Fantasy contest operators currently conducting business in Detroit also reported $993,921 of combined revenue during the monthly period, a decrease of 9.6%. For full-year 2025, fantasy contest operators produced $9.9m of revenue in Detroit, representing growth of 3.1%. 

Revenue from table games and slot machines managed to increase from the prior year period for January 2026, totaling $103.1m and increasing 0.8%. MGM Grand Detroit led all retail casino operators with $50.2m of table game and slot revenue, equating to growth of 0.5%. 

MotorCity Casino increased January 2026 revenue from table games and slot machines by 1.2% to $31m, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown reported 0.7% growth for a total of $21.9m. 

The three land-based casinos also submitted $8.4m in state gaming taxes during January 2026, as well as $12.3m in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit. 

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The MGCB issued a warning to bettors ahead of Super Bowl LX on February 8, reminding each about the risks of wagering through unlicensed platforms and offshore gambling sites offering services in Michigan

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