The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state's casino activity throughout October 2025, as revenue from slot machines and table games totaled $105.9m, equating to a 2.2% increase year-over-year. Retail sportsbooks in Detroit reported a total handle of $13.5m for October 2025, while gross receipts throughout the period totaled $1.6m.
MGM Grand Detroit led all commercial casinos in revenue generated for October 2025 with just over $52.7m, representing an increase of 6.6% from the prior year period.
Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated an October 2025 revenue of $22.7m, having grown 0.8%, while MotorCity Casino revenue fell 3.8% to $30.5m.
The total revenue generated by Michigan casinos throughout October 2025 also represents the highest-grossing month since July 2025, when facilities produced close to $106m of revenue.
MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown managed to generate $786,929 and $727,254 in qualified adjusted gross receipts for retail sports betting, respectively.
MGM Grand Detroit reported just $27,258 in qualified adjusted gross receipts for October 2025, but total gross receipts generated throughout the period still rose by $2.4m.
On November 3, the MGCB issued a response to the recent betting scandal unveiled within the NBA, as well as implemented various responsible gaming (RG) measures for licensed operators.
RG measures implemented by the MGCB include mandatory integrity monitoring, review and approval of events and wager types, prohibition on insider betting and internal control requirements.
The MGCB also stated as new details emerge from the scandal, it will continue to utilize the findings to establish future regulatory actions and strengthen its betting framework. The regulator is "closely monitoring" risks associated with player props, which were allegedly exploited as part of the scandal.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams issued an official memorandum to all operators conducting business in the state of becoming involved with prediction markets operations and the trading of sporting event contracts on October 3
