Detroit casino revenue tops $103.55 million in September, up 4.7% from last year
$103.55 million: Detroit's three commercial casinos' combined September 2026 revenue, with table games and slots up 4.7% year-over-year.
Key takeaways
- 01Detroit's three casinos reported $103.55 million in aggregate revenue for September 2026; MGM held 47% market share, MotorCity 32% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown 21%.
- 02Table games and slot revenue rose 4.7% year-over-year to $102.78 million but fell 5.6% from August 2026; year-to-date revenue through September 30 was up 2.3%.
- 03Retail sports betting handle reached $12.39 million in September; MotorCity posted $602,755 in QAGR while MGM's QAGR was negative at ($48,265).
Detroit’s three commercial casinos posted $103.55 million in aggregate revenue (AGR) for September 2026, the Michigan Gaming Control Board said in its September 2026 casino revenue report. Table games and slots accounted for $102.78 million of that total, with retail sports betting producing $769,771 in qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR), the MGCB said.
By the numbers: MGM’s September revenue rose 6.5% to $48.84 million, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown’s fell 8.8% to $21.34 million.
MGM’s September revenue rose 6.5% to $48.84 million while Hollywood Casino at Greektown’s fell 8.8% to $21.34 million, according to the MGCB.
Table games and slots
September table games and slot revenue increased 4.7% compared with September 2025 but decreased 5.6% from August 2026. For the period January 1 through September 30, revenue was up 2.3% year-over-year, the board said.
| Casino | September 2026 revenue | Change vs. Sept. 2025 | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGM | $48.84 million | up 6.5% | 47% |
| MotorCity | $32.6 million | up 12.7% | 32% |
| Hollywood Casino at Greektown | $21.34 million | down 8.8% | 21% |
The casinos paid $8.3 million in state gaming taxes in September, compared with $8.0 million in September 2025. They also reported submitting $12.7 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit, the MGCB said.
Retail sports betting
Detroit casinos reported $12.39 million in total retail sports betting handle for September, with total gross receipts of $784,762. QAGR increased 3.0% from September 2025 but decreased 10.9% from August 2026, according to the board.
By casino, September QAGR was negative ($48,265) at MGM, $602,755 at MotorCity and $215,281 at Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The casinos paid $30,922 in state taxes and submitted $37,793 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on September retail sports betting activity, the MGCB said.
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Fantasy contests
For August 2026, fantasy contest operators reported $657,854 in adjusted revenues and paid $55,260 in taxes, according to the board.
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