DETROIT – The city’s three commercial casinos generated $114.09 million in revenue in May, according to figures released Monday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Table games and slot machines accounted for $113.31 million, while retail sports betting produced $781,668 in qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR).
The casinos’ May market shares were:
- MGM Grand Detroit: 46%
- MotorCity Casino: 32%
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 22%
Table Games and Slots
Revenue from table games and slots rose 0.5% from May 2025 but declined 4.0% from April 2026. For the year through May 31, revenue increased 1.2% compared with the same period in 2025.
Year‑over‑year results by property:
- MGM Grand Detroit: down 0.7% to $52.77 million
- MotorCity Casino: up 4.8% to $35.55 million
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: down 2.6% to $24.99 million
The casinos paid $9.18 million in state gaming taxes in May, slightly above the $9.13 million paid in May 2025. They also submitted $13.5 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.
Retail Sports Betting
Detroit casinos reported $7.21 million in retail sports betting handle for May. Total gross receipts reached $799,787, while QAGR fell 39.0% from May 2025 and 6.7% from April 2026.
May QAGR by casino:
- MGM Grand Detroit: $175,394
- MotorCity Casino: $348,912
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $257,362
Sports betting activity generated $29,547 in state taxes and $36,113 in wagering taxes for the city.
Fantasy Contests
Fantasy contest operators reported $522,402 in adjusted revenues for April 2026 and paid $43,882 in taxes.
