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Table games and slots remained the dominant driver of revenue, generating approximately $103.1 million in the first month of the year, while retail sports wagering contributed roughly $770,000 in revenue.
Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $103.9 million in combined aggregate revenue for January, marking a small annual increase but a slight pullback from recent months, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Year-over-year growth, month-over-month slide
Compared with January 2025, Detroit’s table games and slot revenue showed modest growth, up about 0.8%, suggesting stable demand for traditional casino play. However, overall revenue declined 0.3% from December, when casinos collectively reported $105.1 million in revenue.
Industry analysts noted that December’s seasonally high holiday figures often outpace January, making the slight month-to-month contraction typical for the post-holiday period. Still, January’s year-over-year uptick underscores steady interest in core gaming.
It is also impressive to see revenue increase slightly from a year ago, considering the city endured 17.1 inches of snow during the month.
Tables, slots perform well
All three properties – MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown – posted positive year-over-year gains for table games and slots compared to January 2025.
MGM saw revenue rise to roughly $50.2 million, MotorCity to about $31.0 million, and Hollywood Greektown to near $21.9 million.
Retail sports wagering plummets
Retail sports handled $11.3 million in wagers during January, although earnings fell sharply, down 69.5% from January 2025 and 55.2% from December 2025. The steep decline from the prior year reflects a broader shift toward mobile wagering, as land-based casinos continue to lose share to online platforms.
Despite the drop, casinos remitted roughly $8.4 million in state gaming taxes and $12.3 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit — figures in line with last year’s contributions.
Looking ahead
The early-2026 revenue landscape suggests resilience in Detroit’s traditional casino market, even as sports wagering adjusts to the post-Super Bowl season.
As the winter continues, February hasn’t been a fruitful month in years past. However, March is usually when business picks back up.
The MGCB’s next revenue release and upcoming public meeting will provide further clarity on trends for the rest of the year.
