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Michigan iGaming revenue up 49.1% in October surge

iGaming AGR accounted for $261.7m of the total revenue generated from both gaming types throughout October 2025, representing an increase of 31.8% from the prior year period.

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Michigan iGaming, sports betting revenue grows 49.1% for October
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The total internet sports betting handle for October 2025 was $605.9m, equating to growth of 8.1% year-over-year and an increase of 15.6% from September 2025
Gross receipts generated throughout the monthly period came out to $352.3m and increased 38.9%, with iGaming activity producing $278.5m for October 2025

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state's total adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for October 2025, as iGaming and sports betting combined to generate $310.9m of revenue, representing an increase of 49.1%.

Of the total AGR produced throughout October 2025, iGaming accounted for $261.7m and increased 31.8% year-over-year, while sports betting AGR totaled $49.2m and grew by a significant 397% from the figure reported in the prior year period.

Gross receipts generated by iGaming and sports betting for the monthly period came out to $352.3m and increased 38.9%, with online gaming producing $278.5m, equating to growth of 26.1% and the highest recorded monthly iGaming gross receipt total in Michigan history.

Sports betting accounted for $73.8m of the total gross receipts reported for October 2025, representing an increase of 123.6% year-over-year. The $352.3m in gross receipts generated throughout the monthly period also equates to 16.4% growth from the receipts produced for September 2024.

The total internet sports betting handle for October 2025 was $605.9m, having grown 8.1% year-over-year and representing an increase of 15.6% from the prior month period. Michigan currently authorizes 15 commercial and Tribal operators to offer iGaming and internet sports betting to residents.

Tribal operators issued $6.5m in payments to respective governing bodies for October 2025, while the three commercial casinos which report to the MGCB submitted $58m in tax payments.

On November 13, the MGCB 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 came out to $1.6m.

Good to know

The MGCB issued a response to the recent betting scandal unveiled within the NBA on November 3, as well as implemented various responsible gaming measures for licensed operators

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