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Online Casinos Sets New Revenue Record of $260.5M in March

Michigan online casinos set a revenue record of $260.5 million in March, shattering the previous one set in January.
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The February slow down proved to be temporary as Michigan online casinos set an all-time high for revenue in March. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported that operators produced $260.5 million in earnings last month.

The new mark in March shattered the previous record, which came in January, when operators generated $248.2 million. March’s total represents a 17% month-over-month increase and a 21.1% year-over-year increase.

Michigan out-paced New Jersey, who also set a new record at $243.9 million. Pennsylvania is expected to top both markets in the coming days.

Photo finish among market leaders

It what appears to be a heavyweight bout, both BetMGM and FanDuel have been throwing haymakers to start the year. March, once again, saw another close finish.

BetMGM reclaimed the No. 1 spot after losing it in February. It produced nearly $69 million in revenue compared to FanDuel’s $68.1 million.

BetMGM was able to build on its small lead as the Q1 came to a close. The results are as follows through the first three months:

  • BetMGM: $195.7 million
  • FanDuel: $192.7 million

The two operators are expected to jockey back and forth the rest of 2024.

DraftKings rebounds in March

DraftKings, the No. 3 operator in the Great Lakes State, produced $41.1 million in earnings last month, which is right in line with expectation.

In February, the platform generated an uncharacteristic $27.8 million in revenue. That could have been due to a customer winning a $9.28 million progressive jackpot in late February, which set an all-time record in the US.

The current DraftKings progressive jackpot is currently sitting at $9.56 million as of Thursday morning. When that hits eventually this month, it’s possible revenue figures for April could suffer, too.

Fanatics makes another push

For being a relatively new operator, Fanatics Casino is certainly making its presence felt in the market. The operator posted another personal record of $9.2 million in March.

Fanatics has recorded the following earnings total over the last several months:

  • December: $7.9 million
  • January: $7.7 million
  • February: $8.2 million
  • March: $9.2 million

The next step for Fanatics is to clear the $10 million hurdle.

Hollywood makes impressive leap

Hollywood Casino launched a new standalone platform in January with big expectations. Those are starting to pay off in a big way.

The operator recorded $7.3 million in March revenue. It has steadily increased since the launch:

  • December: $5.6 million
  • January: $6.3 million
  • February: $5.2 million
  • March: $7.3 million

Hollywood is hoping that February was a hiccup, and the company can build on March’s performance as it continues to ascend.

March 2025 online casino revenue by operator

LicenseeOnline BrandRevenuePromosTaxes
MGM Grand DetroitBetMGM$68,978,831$4,138,730$18,965,730
MotorCityFanDuel$68,127,045$4,087,623$18,731,531
Bay MillsDraftKings$41,147,969$2,468,878$10,830,145
Little River Band of OttawaBetRivers$17,328,006$1,039,680$4,560,731
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and ChippewaCaesars$16,818,512$0$4,811,317
Keweenaw BayGolden Nugget$11,838,560$710,314$3,115,909
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior ChippewaFanatics$9,195,645$599,303$2,406,976
GreektownHollywood$7,288,860$437,332$1,980,532
Pokagon Band of PotawatomiFour Winds$3,937,216$236,233$886,055
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of PottawatomibetParx$3,610,815$216,649$786,310
Sagniaw ChippewaEagle$3,379,256$337,926$676,078
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ChippewaHorseshoe$3,291,468$197,488$687,968
Little Traverse Bay Bands of OdawaPokerStars$2,664,102$159,846$550,936
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of PotawatomiFireKeepers$2,267,036$136,022$466,917
HannahvilleSI$647,623$38,857$121,753
Total$260,520,946$14,804,880$69,578,889

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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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