Detroit Commercial Casinos Generate $98.8 Million in February Revenue

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has revealed the performance of Detroit’s three casinos, reporting a monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) of $98.8 million for February 2025. This is a decline of 4.2% compared to January when the combined AGR was $102.3 million.

The comparison looks equally dim year-on-year: a 6.4% decline from $104.8 million in February 2024. 

Of the total $98.8 million, table games and slots generated $98.0 million, while retail sports betting generated the remaining $815,561. All three casinos reported a year-on-year revenue decline. MGM Grand Detroit reported the highest revenue, at $46.4 million, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown had the lowest decline, dropping only 2.7% from February 2024 to February 2025.

MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino reported similar monthly declines of 7% and 7.2%. Hollywood Casino at Greektown, however, saw a rise of 6.4%, increasing from $21.8 million in January to $23.2 million in February.

The market shares of the three casinos remain steady: MGM Grand Detroit holds 47%, MotorCity Casino holds 29%, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown holds the remaining 24%. 

For February 2025, the casinos paid $7.9 million in taxes. This is a 4.8% decline compared to January’s $8.3 million and a 7.1% decline compared to February 2024's $8.5 million. A total of $11.7 million was paid to the City of Detroit in February 2025 to support public endeavors such as safety, roadworks, and the police force.

Retail Sports Betting Handle Down

February’s retail sports betting handle was reported at $8.2 million, down 57.7 % from January 2025, which generated $19.4 million, and also down 37.9% in February 2024, which reported a handle of $13.2 million. 

The total gross receipts for February 2025 totaled $820,450, up by $700,308 compared to the previous year, which had a negative return of -$120,142. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) were also up year-on-year, with Detroit casinos reporting a rise of $940,414 while month-on-month QAGR didn’t bode so well, with a drop of $1.7 million. 

Individually, the casinos' QAGR for February was $566,313 (MotorCity Casino), $202,085 (MGM Grand Detroit), and $47,163 (Hollywood Casino at Greektown). 

Continued Crackdown on Unlicensed Online Casinos 

The Michigan Gaming Control Board continues its crackdown on unlicensed online casinos, sending cease-and-desist letters to multiple operators for violating multiple Michigan state laws.    

The offshore operators under scrutiny include BetWhale Casino, Black Lotus Casino, Coins Game Casino, Love2play Casino, and Orion Stars 777 Players.   

“These illegal platforms not only violate Michigan’s gaming regulations but also put consumers at risk by offering unreliable withdrawal options and lacking essential consumer protections. Our top priority is safeguarding Michigan residents by ensuring that all online gaming activities are conducted legally and safely. These operators must stop their activities or face additional legal consequences,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams.