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Detroit’s three commercial casinos posted a strong April, reporting a combined $118.9 million in revenue as the market continued to build momentum heading into the summer months. After a down March, it’s the most successful April since 2019, when properties reported $125.1 million.
According to figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the city’s casinos generated $118 million from table games and slots in April, up 7.8% from April 2025 and 5.8% higher than March 2026. Retail sports wagering added another $837,397 in qualified adjusted gross receipts.
MGM Grand Detroit once again led the market with a 49% share and the largest year-over-year gain among the three casinos. The property reported $58.4 million in table games and slot revenue, a 14.1% increase from the same month last year.
MotorCity Casino held a 29% market share and reported $34.1 million in gaming revenue, up 3.2% year-over-year. Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for the remaining 22% share, posting $25.5 million in revenue, a modest 0.8% increase from April 2025.
Through the first four months of 2026, Detroit casino revenue is up 1.4% compared with the same period last year, according to the MGCB.
MGM posts biggest year-over-year gain
Among Detroit’s casinos, MGM Grand Detroit delivered the strongest annual growth in April, adding more than $7 million in revenue compared with the same month in 2025.
The casino’s $58.4 million in table games and slot revenue represented nearly half of the Detroit market and helped drive the citywide increase for the month.
The April results also translated into larger tax contributions for both the state and the city. Detroit casinos paid $9.6 million in state gaming taxes during the month, compared with $8.9 million a year earlier.
The casinos also submitted $14 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the city of Detroit.
Retail sports betting revenue rises
With the sports calendar winding down, retail sports wagering produced mixed results despite a relatively modest handle.
Detroit casinos accepted $8.74 million in retail sports wagers during April, generating total gross receipts of $868,546. Qualified adjusted gross receipts increased by more than $520,000 from April 2025 and rose 3.3% from March.
Hollywood Casino at Greektown led all Detroit sportsbooks with $523,719 in QAGR. MotorCity followed with $234,997, while MGM reported $78,681.
The casinos paid $31,654 in state taxes and another $38,688 in wagering taxes to the city of Detroit from retail sports activity.
Separately, fantasy contest operators reported $448,069 in adjusted revenue for March and paid $37,638 in taxes to the state.
Detroit casinos experienced a significant bump in April after a concerning March.
