Detroit’s three casinos collectively generated $114.0 million in total revenue for May 2025. Of this amount, table games and slot machines accounted for $112.7 million, while retail sports betting contributed $1.3 million.
Market Share for May 2025
- MGM Grand Detroit Casino: 47%
- MotorCity Casino: 30%
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 23%
Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Tax Contributions
Revenue from table games and slot machines at Detroit casinos rose 1.2% year-over-year compared to May 2024. It also reflected a 3.0% increase from April 2025. However, total revenue for January through May 2025 showed a 0.2% decline compared to the same five-month period in 2024.
May 2025 revenue per casino:
- MGM Grand Detroit: Up 2.4%, totaling $53.1 million
- MotorCity Casino: Up 0.6%, totaling $33.9 million
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: Down 0.2%, totaling $25.7 million
In May, the casinos collectively paid $9.1 million in state gaming taxes, slightly exceeding the $9.0 million paid in May 2024. Additionally, $13.4 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments were submitted to the City of Detroit during the month.
Retail Sports Betting Revenue & Tax Contributions
Detroit’s three casinos reported a $9.2 million sports betting handle for May 2025, generating $1.3 million in gross receipts. While qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) declined by 31.1% compared to May 2024, they saw a month-over-month increase of $964,701 from April 2025.
QAGR breakdown for May 2025:
- MGM Grand Detroit: $72,060
- MotorCity Casino: $684,821
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $524,358
State gaming tax contributions from sports betting totaled $48,431, while wagering taxes paid to the City of Detroit amounted to $59,193.
Fantasy Contests Revenue & Taxes
Fantasy contest operators in April 2025 reported total adjusted revenue of $722,655, resulting in $60,703 in state tax payments.
