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.
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
