It's not often you say, "We generated over $100 million," and consider it an "off" month. Michigan’s casino scene, particularly in Detroit, saw a busy yet slightly subdued month in June.
With the city's three main commercial casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—collectively generating substantial revenue, let’s take a closer look at the numbers and understand how they stack up against May, especially since the state experienced a record-setting month in April.
How Much Did Casinos in Michigan Generate?
Detroit's trio of casinos generated a total of $101.04 million. This amount was primarily driven by table games and slot machines, which accounted for $100.38 million. Retail sports betting, although a smaller portion of the pie, contributed $665,435 to the total revenue.
When looking at individual performances:
- MGM Grand Detroit led the pack with $48.43 million in revenue, claiming nearly half of the market share at 48%.
- MotorCity Casino followed, generating $30.63 million, which gave it a 31% share.
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown rounded out the group with $21.32 million, capturing 21% of the market.
The fact that more and more Michigan casinos are going smoke-free does not appear to be hurting the revenue figures in the Wolverine State.
Michigan is also home to 23 tribal casinos operated by 12 federally recognized Native American tribes. These casinos are spread throughout the state, outside of Detroit, and are located in both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas.
Michigan Casino Comparison: June 2025 vs. May 2025
June saw a noticeable dip in revenue compared to the previous month.
Overall, there was an 11% decrease from May, indicating a slower period for the Detroit casinos. Despite June's substantial totals, this month-to-month comparison highlights a temporary slowdown, which could be due to a variety of factors, including seasonal changes or special events drawing crowds elsewhere.
It's also known as the "summertime slump."
Casinos in Michigan Contribute Big Tax Dollars
The financial contributions to the state and city were significant:
- The casinos paid $8.1 million in state gaming taxes in June.
- In addition, they contributed nearly $12 million in wagering taxes and development agreements to the City of Detroit.
These payouts underscore the casinos' role in supporting public finances, benefiting state programs and local developments.
While these figures pertain solely to Detroit's commercial casinos, it's important to note that Michigan's tribal casinos also generate substantial revenue. However, their June figures were not available at the time of this report.
Michigan Casinos Continue to Thrive
June exhibited strong revenue generation from Detroit's casinos, despite a noticeable decline from both the previous year and month.
As these numbers illustrate, the bulk of the revenue came from table games and slots, with sports betting playing a smaller role. While June marked a slight slowdown, the contributions to state and local coffers remained robust, reinforcing the casinos' importance to Michigan's economic landscape.
Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see how these developments unfold in the coming months.
