Michigan iGaming and Sports Betting Revenue Declines Slightly in November 2025

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Michigan’s commercial and tribal online gaming operators generated $335.7 million in combined gross receipts from iGaming and internet sports betting in November, a 4.7% decline from October.

Gross Receipts

  • iGaming: $248.4 million
  • Internet sports betting: $87.3 million — the highest monthly total on record, surpassing the previous high of $83.0 million set in January 2025.

Adjusted Gross Receipts (AGR)

Combined AGR for November reached $298.0 million, broken down as follows:

  • iGaming AGR: $233.3 million
    • Down 10.9% from October
    • Up 14.7% year‑over‑year
  • Sports betting AGR: $64.7 million
  • Up 31.4% from October
  • Up 74.7% year‑over‑year

Monthly Handle

Internet sports betting handle totaled $631.1 million, a 4.2% increase from October’s $605.9 million.

State Taxes and Payments

Operators submitted $53.0 million in state taxes and regulatory payments in November:

  • iGaming taxes and fees: $48.5 million
  • Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $4.5 million

City of Detroit Taxes and Payments

Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $14.4 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees:

  • iGaming taxes and fees: $13.0 million
  • Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $1.4 million

Tribal Payments

Michigan’s tribal operators contributed $5.5 million to their respective governing bodies in November.

Market Overview

As of November 2025:

  • 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized for iGaming and/or online sports betting.
  • 11 operators currently offer internet sports betting.
  • 14 operators offer iGaming.

A detailed breakdown of revenue distribution is available on the agency’s website.

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