Michigan Online Betting Revenue Slips Slightly in April

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s online casino and sports betting operators reported $371 million in gross receipts in April, a slight 0.3% decline from March, according to figures released Friday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

iGaming, Sports Betting Receipts

Internet gaming continued to account for the bulk of the market, generating $303.4 million in gross receipts for the month. Online sports betting produced $67.6 million.

Adjusted gross receipts (AGR) totaled $315.6 million, including:

  • $291.2 million from iGaming
  • $24.5 million from online sports betting

Compared with March, iGaming AGR fell 5.8%, while sports betting AGR dropped 25.2%. Year‑over‑year, iGaming AGR rose 24.9%, but sports betting AGR declined 8.7%.

Sports Betting Handle Down 5%

Michigan bettors wagered $460.8 million online in April, a 5% decrease from the previous month.

State and Local Tax Payments

Operators submitted $63.2 million in taxes and payments to the state, including:

  • $60.7 million from iGaming
  • $2.5 million from online sports betting

Detroit’s three casinos reported $15.1 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees paid to the city:

  • $14.3 million from iGaming
  • $817,941 from online sports betting

Tribal operators reported $7.9 million in payments to their governing bodies.

Market Overview

As of April, 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized to offer online casino gaming and/or sports betting in Michigan. Thirteen operators currently offer online sports wagering, while all 15 provide iGaming.

A full revenue distribution table is available on the MGCB website.

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