Michigan online gambling revenue climbs in March

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported $372.1 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in March, an 18.9% increase from February, state regulators said.

iGaming revenue reached a record $322.1 million, surpassing the previous high of $315.8 million set in December 2025. Online sports betting produced $50.0 million in gross receipts for the month.

Adjusted gross receipts (AGR) totaled $341.8 million, including $309.1 million from iGaming and $32.7 million from online sports wagering. Compared with February, iGaming AGR rose 17.9%, while online sports betting AGR jumped 28.6%. Year‑over‑year, iGaming AGR increased 25.6%, and online sports betting AGR grew by $18.1 million.

Online sportsbooks handled $485.1 million in wagers in March, up 26.1% from the prior month.

Operators paid $66.4 million in taxes and fees to the state, including $64.1 million from iGaming and $2.3 million from online sports betting.

Detroit’s three casinos reported $16.1 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees to the city, including $15.4 million tied to iGaming and $684,547 from online sports betting.

Tribal operators submitted $8.2 million in payments to their governing bodies.

Fifteen commercial and tribal operators were authorized to offer online gaming and/or sports betting as of March, with all 15 offering iGaming and 12 offering online sports wagering. A full revenue distribution table is available on the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s website.

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