Detroit’s three commercial casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, reported combined revenue of $107 million for July 2025, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Nearly all of that total, $106 million, came from table games and slot machines.
Although this figure represented a slight 0.3% dip compared with July 2024, it was still 5.6% higher than June 2025, showing short-term improvement despite modest year-over-year pressure. From the start of the year through the end of July, overall revenue from these two categories is down 0.7% compared with the same period last year, reflecting the steady but slightly weaker trend that has defined 2025 so far.
Market Share and Individual Performances
Market share across Detroit’s casino sector remained consistent. MGM Grand Detroit maintained its leading position with a commanding 48% share. MotorCity Casino secured second place with 30%, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown held 22%. Betting expert Lewis Humphries points out that Detroit’s casino success is also partly why the US-regulated casino market is such a tricky one. With iGaming casino platforms not yet legal across most states, this has left the door open for sweepstakes casinos to thrive in the online market. As these sites don’t require real money bets, they can operate legally in most states while providing a similar thrill to real money casinos without the risk.
For people living in nearby towns like Fenton, physical casinos aren’t always the closest option for legal gambling. As Michigan does have legal iGaming, the state can offer a mix of different options for residents. Despite this, the state’s physical casino industry has still been able to keep up healthy revenue figures for the most part.
Tax Contributions to State and City
Beyond raw earnings, the casinos remain a significant contributor to public funds. In July, the three operators paid $8.58 million in state gaming taxes, which was only narrowly below the $8.61 million collected during July of last year. The casinos also paid $12.6 million in taxes and other fees to Detroit. This shows how casino money still helps fund state and city budgets, even when gambling revenue dips compared to the previous year.
Retail Sports Betting and Fantasy Contests
Retail sports betting provided an additional lift to July’s figures, contributing $1 million in revenue generated from a combined handle of $5.7 million. Adjusted gross receipts from retail sports betting increased by $1.4 million compared with July 2024 and climbed an impressive 55.1% over June 2025. MGM Grand Detroit accounted for $190,153 in adjusted receipts, MotorCity Casino produced $468,725, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown followed closely with $373,025.
In addition to sports betting, fantasy contest operators also played a part in Michigan’s gaming industry. For June 2025, the most recent available data, adjusted revenues from fantasy contests totaled $566,999. Taxes collected from these contests reached $47,628, further strengthening the tax base drawn from gaming-related activity.
Detroit’s casinos had a mixed year. While traditional casino games saw small drops compared to last year, sports betting and fantasy contests kept growing. The city’s casino scene is staying strong by mixing classic gambling with newer options.
