The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state’s iGaming and online sports betting activity for May 2026, with both verticals combining to generate $316.7m of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for a rise of 16.5%.
The figure also equates to a month-over-month increase of 3.1%, while iGaming AGR totaled $293.5m and grew 24.2% from the prior year period. Online sports betting AGR failed to replicate similar success, having decreased 34.6% to nearly $23.3m.
Online operators reported a combined $382.5m in gross receipts for May 2026, representing an increase of 26.9% and primarily driven by iGaming activity with $305.8m. Michigan’s mobile sports wagering operations accounted for $76.7m of total gross receipts during May.
The state’s online sports betting handle for May 2026 reached $457.6m, equating to growth of 18.5%. Operators submitted $64.2m in taxes and payments to the state, while Detroit’s three commercial casinos paid $14.6m in wagering taxes and municipal services fees.
Tribal operators reported $8.4m in payments to governing bodies during May, with Michigan currently maintaining 15 licensees which offer iGaming and 13 that incorporate online sports betting.
On June 9, the MGCB reported the total casino activity for Detroit’s three commercial properties during May 2026, which combined to generate $114.1m and increase by just 0.1%.
Slot machine and table game revenue accounted for $113.3m of the May 2026 total, representing an increase of 0.5%. MGM Grand Detroit led all properties in Detroit with $52.8m of slot and table game revenue, but still fell by 0.7%.
MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown reported slot machine and table game revenues of $35.6m and $25m, respectively, equating to an increase of 4.8% for the former and a decrease of 2.6%.
Operator bet365 launched in Michigan on April 17, marking the 17th US state that has access to the online sportsbook and casino brand, as well as having been offered new promotions and incentives
