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The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported that commercial and tribal operators generated $355.7 million in combined online casino and online sports betting gross receipts in September 2026, up 5.4% from August.
The board’s Oct. 22 revenue report also showed online sports betting handle reached $544.8 million, a 64.9% monthly increase.
Online casinos account for $300.2 million in gross receipts
Online casino, or iGaming, gross receipts totaled $300.2 million in September. Online sports betting gross receipts were $55.5 million.
Combined adjusted gross receipts, or AGR, totaled $313.04 million. The two categories posted different monthly results, but both increased compared with September 2025:
| Category | September 2026 AGR | Change from August 2026 | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online casinos | $288.15 million | Down 0.9% | Up 18.4% |
| Online sports betting | $24.89 million | Up 2.9% | Up 88.2% |
The $544.8 million sports betting handle represents the amount wagered, distinct from the $55.5 million in gross receipts reported by online sportsbooks.
State receives $62.4 million in taxes and payments
Operators submitted $62.4 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan for September. That included $60.6 million from iGaming taxes and fees and $1.8 million from online sports betting taxes and fees.
Detroit casinos reported $14.0 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit. The reported breakdown was $13.5 million from iGaming and $548,519 from online sports betting.
Tribal operators separately reported $8.3 million in payments to governing bodies.
All 15 authorized operators offer online casinos
As of September, Michigan had 15 commercial and tribal operators authorized to offer iGaming and/or online sports betting. All 15 offered online casinos, while 13 offered online sports betting.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER, which connects to Michigan’s Problem Gambling Helpline 24/7.
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Source: As reported by michigan.gov.
