LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported $337.6 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in August 2026, a 2.5% decline from July, according to figures released by state regulators.
Gross Receipts
iGaming continued to anchor the market, generating $303.0 million in gross receipts for the month. Online sports betting contributed $34.6 million, reflecting a softer wagering environment heading into late summer.
Adjusted Gross Receipts
Adjusted gross receipts (AGR) totaled $315.0 million, including $290.8 million from iGaming and $24.2 million from online sports betting. Compared with July, iGaming AGR edged up 0.1%, while sports betting AGR fell 21.4%. Year‑over‑year, iGaming AGR rose 17.6%, but sports betting AGR declined 29.3%.
Sports Betting Handle
Online sportsbooks posted a $330.5 million handle in August, down 7.0% from July, marking one of the lighter wagering months of 2026.
State Taxes and Payments
Operators submitted $62.8 million in taxes and fees to the State of Michigan, including:
- iGaming: $61.2 million
- Online sports betting: $1.6 million
City of Detroit Payments
Detroit’s three casinos reported nearly $13.9 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees, including:
- iGaming: $13.4 million
- Online sports betting: $494,972
Tribal Payments
Michigan’s tribal operators reported $8.5 million in payments to their governing bodies for August.
Market Overview
As of August 2026, 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized to offer iGaming and/or online sports betting statewide. All 15 provide iGaming, while 13 operators currently offer online sports wagering.
A detailed revenue distribution table is available on the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s website.
