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Detroit Casino Revenue Hits Summer Slide, Falls to $102.7M in June

Detroit’s three properties saw a summer slide in June, posting $102.7M, down 10.1% from May’s total
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The three Detroit commercial properties combined for $102.7 million in aggregate revenue in June, according to figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The total marked a 10.1% drop from May’s $114.1 million, though it edged up 1.5% compared to June 2025.

MGM Grand Detroit led the market with a 47% share, followed by MotorCity Casino at 31% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 22%. The market share breakdown has remained fairly consistent in recent months, with MGM holding its position as the city’s largest earner by a comfortable margin.

The month-over-month summer slide in June is not uncommon for Detroit casinos. Revenue has dipped from May in every year since 2007.

Table games and slots

Table games and slot revenue for June totaled $101.84 million. Year-over-year performance was mixed across the three properties:

Through the first six months of 2026, combined table games and slot revenue is up 1.3% compared to the same stretch last year, suggesting the market has largely stabilized after a volatile stretch of monthly swings.

The properties paid $8.2 million in state gaming taxes for June, up slightly from $8.1 million a year earlier, and submitted $12.1 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail sports wagering

Retail sports wagering handle across the three casinos reached $6.4 million in June, producing $837,681 in qualified adjusted gross receipts. That figure was up 25.6% year-over-year and 7.0% from May, marking one of the stronger months for in-person wagering this year.

By casino, June QAGR broke down as:

  • MotorCity Casino: $337,035
  • MGM Grand Detroit: $295,756
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $203,272

Despite the World Cup running through the second half of June, handle still decreased on a year-over-year and month-over-month basis, at the same rate of 11%.

The properties paid $31,603 in state taxes on retail sports wagering and submitted $38,626 to the city based on June’s activity.

The May-to-June dip in table games and slots follows a stronger spring for Detroit’s casino market, though June’s retail sports betting growth suggests bettors stayed active even as broader gaming revenue cooled heading into summer.

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Corey Sharp joined Catena Media in 2022 and is the go-to expert for Michigan gambling. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he previously worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia as a sports journalist and content producer. In Corey’s role as Lead Writer for PlayMichigan, he works alongside a talented team of expert journalists and analysts to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of gambling news in Michigan. Corey’s contacts around the industry makes him a trusted source. Corey produces daily stories and features about the gambling space. Corey graduated from Holy Family University in Philadelphia with a bachelor’s degree in sports management.

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