Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators generated $352.3 million in gross receipts from internet gaming (iGaming) and internet sports betting in October, marking a 16.4% increase compared to September.

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Monthly Gross Receipts

  • iGaming: $278.5 million — the highest monthly total ever reported, surpassing the previous record of $263.3 million in August 2025.
  • Sports Betting: $73.8 million — up sharply from $43.6 million in September.

Adjusted Gross Receipts (AGR)
Combined AGR for October reached $310.9 million:

  • iGaming AGR: $261.7 million (+7.5% from September, +31.8% year-over-year)
  • Sports Betting AGR: $49.2 million (+$36.0 million from September, +$39.4 million year-over-year)

Monthly Handle
The total internet sports betting handle climbed to $605.9 million, a 15.6% increase from September’s $524.3 million.

State Taxes and Payments
Operators submitted $58.0 million in state taxes and fees during October:

  • iGaming: $54.6 million
  • Sports Betting: $3.4 million

City of Detroit Taxes and Payments
Detroit’s three commercial casinos contributed $15.0 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees:

  • iGaming: $14.0 million
  • Sports Betting: $1.0 million

Tribal Operator Payments
Tribal operators reported $6.5 million in payments to their respective governing bodies in October.

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