Michigan online gambling revenue climbs in May

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported $382.5 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting revenue in May, a 3.1% increase from April, state regulators said Friday.

Internet casino gaming generated $305.8 million in gross receipts, while online sports betting produced $76.7 million, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Adjusted gross receipts totaled $316.7 million, including $293.5 million from iGaming and $23.3 million from sports wagering. Compared with April, adjusted iGaming revenue rose 0.8%, while adjusted sports betting revenue fell 4.9%. Year over year, iGaming AGR increased 24.2%, and sports betting AGR dropped 34.6%.

Online sports betting handle reached $457.6 million, down 0.7% from April.

Operators paid $64.2 million in state taxes and fees, including $61.5 million from iGaming and $2.7 million from sports betting.

Detroit’s three casinos reported $14.6 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees to the city, while tribal operators submitted $8.4 million in payments to their governing bodies.

Fifteen commercial and tribal operators were authorized for online gaming or sports betting in May. Thirteen offered online sports wagering, and all 15 offered iGaming.

The agency publishes detailed revenue tables on its website.

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