Retail Sports Betting Continued Steady Decline At Detroit Casinos In 2023
In 2023, retail sports betting at Detroit casinos saw a continued decline in both handle and revenue. Both have dropped over 40% since 2021.
Drew Ellis is a former Lead Writer of PlayILottery.com. He was also the former Lead Writer of PlayMichigan, the No. 1 source for online gambling news in Michigan. A lifelong resident of the state, Ellis has been working in various forms of media since 1998, including more than a decade in the sports betting industry prior to transitioning into US casino markets in 2020.
In 2023, retail sports betting at Detroit casinos saw a continued decline in both handle and revenue. Both have dropped over 40% since 2021.
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