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Detroit Casinos top $100M in February, a Revenue Gain over 2025

Detroit casinos reported $101.3M in February revenue, a year-over-year increase, and MGM Grand led the way with 47% market share
Detroit casinos fare well in February.
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Detroit’s three commercial casinos generated $101.3 million in total revenue in February, according to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The monthly total includes revenue from table games, slots, and retail sports wagering at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

The February total represents a decline from January, when Detroit casinos reported $103.1 million in revenue, but an increase compared with February 2025, when the market recorded $98.8 million.

Revenue from table games and slots accounted for $100.5 million of February’s total, while retail sports contributed the remaining share.

Casino performance and market share

MGM Grand Detroit remained the market leader in February with $47.1 million in revenue from table games and slots, capturing about 47% of the Detroit casino market.

MotorCity Casino generated $30.4 million, representing roughly 30% market share, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown reported $23 million, accounting for about 23% of the market.

Combined revenue from table games and slots increased about 1.8% compared with February 2025, according to MGCB data.

Detroit casinos also produced significant tax revenue during the month. The three properties paid $8.1 million in state gaming taxes, while submitting $11.9 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

All three properties recorded north of $100 million in revenue in each of the first two months in 2026, something they failed to do a year ago.

The MGCB regulates the city’s three commercial casinos, which together make up Michigan’s land-based casino market.

Retail sports wagering revenue

Retail Michigan sportsbooks at the three Detroit casinos generated $820,450 in gross receipts from $8.2 million in total handle during February.

Sports wagering qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) varied by operator. MotorCity Casino reported the highest retail sportsbook revenue, followed by MGM Grand Detroit and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

Retail sportsbooks paid $30,828 in state gaming taxes and $37,679 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit for the month.

While retail wagering remains a small portion of overall casino revenue, Detroit casinos also participate in Michigan’s much larger online sports wagering and online casino markets, which operate statewide through licensed operators partnered with casinos and tribal gaming operators.

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Corey Sharp

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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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