The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state’s iGaming and online sports betting revenue for January 2026, with the two verticals combining to generate $356.3m, representing an increase of 7.6%.
iGaming accounted for the vast majority of Michigan’s online gaming revenue for January 2026, totaling $298.3m and increasing 20.2% year-over-year. Online sports betting produced $58m of revenue during the monthly period, but decreased 30.1% from its total for January 2025.
The MGCB also reported the state’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for January 2026, which increased 12.3% for a total of $323.3m. iGaming operations generated $286.3m of AGR and grew 22.8%, while online sports betting AGR reached $37m and fell 32.5%.
The state’s total online sports betting handle for January 2026 was reported to be $491.3m, representing a 11.5% decrease from the prior year period, as well as a 4.2% fall month-over-month.
iGaming and online sports betting operators submitted $57.1m in taxes and payments to the state of Michigan during January 2026, while Detroit’s three retail casinos reported $13.9m in wagering taxes and municipal service fees.
On February 11, the MGCB reported total casino activity from the city’s three land-based properties for January 2026, as the establishments reported a monthly revenue of $103.9m, equating to a 0.9% loss year-over-year.
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%.
Octoplay confirmed that its games are live in Michigan as of January 29, following integrations with BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics and Rush Street Interactive, as well as the supplier’s launch in New Jersey
