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Michigan sets new monthly iGaming record with $322.1m revenue for March

The iGaming figure equates to a 23.6% increase year-over-year, while online sports betting revenue in Michigan rose 51.5% to $50m during March, with handle growing 2.1% to $485.1m.

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Michigan sets new iGaming record with $322.1m revenue for March
Key Points
The $372.1m of revenue generated from iGaming and online sports betting operations in Michigan equates to a 26.8% increase
Michigan’s AGR for March 2026 reached $341.8m between both verticals, equating to growth of 31.1% from the prior year period

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state’s iGaming and online sports betting activity for March 2026, as the two verticals combined to generate $322.1m of revenue, equating to growth of 26.8%. 

The $322.1m produced by iGaming operations represents a new monthly high in Michigan, as well as a 23.6% increase from the prior year period. Online sports betting operations in Michigan also increased year-over-year, rising 51.5% to approximately $50m. 

For adjusted gross receipts (AGR), iGaming activity in Michigan witnessed an increase of 25.6% to $309.1m, while online sports betting was responsible for $32.7m and increased 124%. Total handle for online sports betting activity reached $485.1m during March 2026, equating to an increase of 2.1%. 

Tribal operators submitted $8.2m in payments to governing bodies for March 2026, while the three Detroit casinos which report to the MGCB issued $16.1m in wagering taxes and municipal service fees. 

Operators currently licensed to conduct online business in Michigan submitted $66.4m in taxes and payments to the state during March 2026, including $64.1m for iGaming activity. 

On April 9, the MGCB reported the total casino revenue generated across Detroit for March 2026, as the three properties combined to total $112.3m, equating to a decrease of 4.3%. 

MGM Grand Detroit, despite leading all properties with $51.9m of table game and slot revenue during March 2026, witnessed a fall of 3.5% year-over-year.

MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated slot machine and table games revenues of $34.9m and $24.7m for March 2026, respectively, representing decreases of 2.7% and 8.9%. 

The $111.5m of total slot machine and table game revenue generated by the three casinos equates to a 4.5% decrease from the prior year period.

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