The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the total casino and retail sports betting activity in Detroit during February 2026, as the gaming types combined to generate $100.6m of revenue and increase 1.8%.
MGM Grand Detroit accounted for the highest casino revenue of any commercial property in Detroit for February 2026, increasing 4.1% year-over-year for a total of $48.3m. MotorCity Casino reported a February 2026 casino revenue of $29.4m, equating to an increase of 3.3%.
While Hollywood Casino at Greektown witnessed a casino revenue decrease of 3.7% from the prior year period to $22.3m, the operator managed to generate the most retail sports betting revenue of the three land-based properties with $266,689, rising 465.5%.
The MGCB reported slot machine and table game revenue in Detroit reached $100m during the monthly period, representing an increase of 2%. Retail sports betting drove $578,285 of revenue for February 2026, but fell 31.2%.
MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown submitted $8.1m in state gaming taxes during February 2026, as well as $11.9m in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.
On March 4, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court of Ingham County, leading to preemptive action from Polymarket which cited concerns of an “immediate and concrete” threat following Nessel’s lawsuit.
Nessel’s lawsuit cites specific examples of Kalshi markets which violate Michigan gaming laws, including event contract trading for hockey, golf, college basketball and the NBA.
Michigan now represents the 10th state across the US to become engaged in litigation with the prediction markets operator, but just the third to file a lawsuit as a plaintiff in state court.
The MGCB expanded its ‘Don’t Regret the Bet’ responsible gaming campaign on March 3, inviting high school sports booster clubs across the state to participate in the safe gambling program
