Michigan Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Report – September 2025

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported $302.7 million in gross receipts from internet gaming and sports betting during September 2025, a 3.1% decline compared to August.

Gross Receipts

  • iGaming: $259.1 million (down from $263.27 million in August)
  • Sports Betting: $43.6 million (down from $49.27 million in August)

Adjusted Gross Receipts (AGR)

  • Combined AGR: $256.6 million
  • iGaming AGR: $243.4 million (↓ 1.5% from August; ↑ 33.5% year-over-year)
  • Sports Betting AGR: $13.2 million (↓ 61.3% from August; ↓ 52.0% year-over-year)

Handle

  • Sports Betting Handle: $524.3 million, a 54.7% increase from August’s $338.9 million.

State Taxes and Payments

Operators submitted $51.6 million in state taxes and fees, including:

  • iGaming: $50.8 million
  • Sports Betting: $768,038

City of Detroit Taxes and Payments

Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $13.4 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees, including:

  • iGaming: $13.0 million
  • Sports Betting: $375,738

Tribal Operator Payments

Tribal operators reported $6.1 million in payments to their governing bodies.

Additional Information

  • A detailed revenue distribution table is available on the agency’s website.
  • As of September 2025, 15 operators are authorized to offer iGaming and/or internet sports betting in Michigan.
  • 11 operators currently offer sports betting.
  • 14 operators currently offer iGaming.
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