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Revenue from sports betting and iGaming increased significantly in February 2025, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). A total of $268.5 million was produced by the state’s commercial and tribal operators, a 22.9% increase over February 2024.
With adjusted gross receipts (AGR) of $209.1 million, a significant 23.6% increase over the prior year, iGaming led the charge. The AGR for sports betting, meanwhile, increased even more sharply, rising 110.9% year over year to $27.2 million.
While the annual growth figures were impressive, Michigan’s online sports betting handle for February stood at $379.8 million, down 5.7% compared to the same month last year.
Among retail operators, MotorCity Casino topped the charts with a reported $3.1 million in retail betting handle. MGM Grand Detroit followed closely with $2.6 million, while Greektown Casino also matched MGM Grand Detroit’s handle at $2.6 million but reported only $47,200 in AGR. In contrast, MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit generated $566,300 and $202,100 in AGR, respectively.
Despite the strong annual performance, Michigan saw a noticeable decline compared to January 2025. Total revenue in February dropped by 18.9% month-over-month.
The AGR for sports betting dropped by 50.2%, while the AGR for iGaming dropped by 10.3%. The decline might have been caused by elements like fewer athletic events and post-holiday buying patterns.
In February 2025, operators in Michigan paid $43.8 million in state taxes and contributions. iGaming contributed $42.3 million of this, and sports betting contributed $1.5 million. Tribal operators also reported paying their respective governing bodies $4.7 million.
The latest statistics demonstrate the industry’s tenacity and expansion as Michigan maintains its position as a major iGaming and sports betting market. To determine whether these improvements will last, stakeholders will be keeping an eye on emerging trends.