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Casino revenue in Detroit declined in March 2025, according to new figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Total table game and slot revenue for the month reached $117.4 million, down 5.2% from the same period last year.
Retail sports betting also took a hit. The city’s handle for March was $12.1 million, representing a year-over-year drop of 29.9%. Meanwhile, retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) fell by 64.3% to approximately $571,200.
MGM Grand Detroit posted the highest revenue among the city’s three casinos. It generated $53.8 million from table games and slots, which was still 5.1% lower than in March 2024.
MotorCity Casino followed with $35.9 million in revenue, down 6.4% from the previous year. Hollywood Casino at Greektown came in third, reporting $27.1 million, a smaller decline of 0.6%.
Market share for March reflected these positions: MGM Grand held 46%, MotorCity claimed 31%, and Hollywood Casino accounted for the remaining 23%.
For the first quarter of 2025, Detroit’s casino industry saw another year-over-year drop in slot and table game revenue. Revenue fell 1.2%, following a 1.6% decline during Q1 of 2024. The combined revenue for March alone was $116.8 million, down 4.5% compared to March of the previous year.
The three casinos paid $9.5 million in state gaming taxes during March, slightly below the $9.9 million reported for the same month in 2024. They also paid $13.9 million in wagering taxes and development agreement fees to the City of Detroit.
Retail sports betting was weaker across all properties. MGM Grand Detroit led with $364,700 in QAGR. MotorCity Casino reported $138,500, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown brought in $68,000.
Fantasy contest operators also reported lower activity. For February 2025, adjusted revenues totaled $579,300, with $48,700 paid in taxes.