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Detroit casinos, retail sports betting total $108.2m for November

MGM Grand Detroit led all properties with a market share of 47% for November, while MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for 30% and 23%, respectively.

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Detroit totals $108.2m from casinos and retail sports betting for November
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Revenue generated from slot machines and table games was $106.5m for November 2025, equating to growth of 0.1%
Retail sports betting revenue fell 10.8% from the prior year period, while total handle for November 2025 was $14.4m

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the state's combined revenue from casino and retail sports betting activity throughout November 2025, as the total fell 0.1% to $108.2m.

MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown all report monthly casino activity to the MGCB, with MGM Grand Detroit having led all properties in market share for November at 47%.

MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for the remaining 30% and 23% of market share, respectively, while revenue from the properties' slot machines and table games increased 0.1% to $106.5m.

MGM Grand Detroit increased slot machine and table game revenue by 3% year-over-year, generating $50.7m throughout November 2025. MotorCity Casino reported a decrease of 5% to $31.4m, however, but Hollywood Casino at Greektown also grew slot machine and table game revenue by 1% to $24.4m.

The three properties contributed just over $8.6m in state gaming taxes for November 2025, as well as $13.2m in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

For retail sports betting, the gaming type witnessed a decrease in revenue of 10.8% from the prior year period for a total of $1.7m. The figure equates to a 10.8% increase month-over-month, while retail sports betting also generated a total handle of $14.4m for November 2025.

MGM Grand Detroit led all properties in retail sports betting revenue with $587,295, although MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown were close behind with November 2025 totals of $565,718 and $554,751, respectively.

The properties submitted $64,553 in state taxes from retail sports wagering, while fantasy contest operators managed to generate $921,446 in adjusted revenues throughout October 2025.

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