Michigan online casino and sports betting operators report $355.7 million in September revenue
Michigan commercial and tribal operators generated a combined $355.7 million in internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in September, a 5.4% increase from August 2026.
Key takeaways
- 01Combined adjusted gross receipts reached $313.04 million, including $288.15 million from iGaming.
- 02Online sports betting handle totaled $544.8 million in September, a 64.9% increase from the prior month.
- 03Operators submitted $62.4 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan during the month.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has published its monthly update detailing performance across the digital gaming sector. Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $355.7 million in internet gaming (iGaming) and online sports betting gross receipts in September, representing a 5.4% increase from August 2026, according to the regulator.
Compared with August 2026, iGaming AGR decreased 0.9% but online sports betting AGR increased 2.9%.
When isolating the two verticals, September iGaming gross receipts totaled $300.2 million. On the wagering side, September online sports betting gross receipts reached $55.5 million. The monthly online sports betting handle totaled $544.8 million, marking a 64.9% increase from August 2026.
Combined adjusted gross receipts (AGR) totaled $313.04 million for September. The adjusted total includes $288.15 million from iGaming and $24.89 million from online sports betting. Year-over-year, iGaming AGR was up 18.4% and online sports betting AGR increased by 88.2%.
State and Local Tax Contributions
Operators submitted $62.4 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan in September. The state collections included $60.6 million in iGaming taxes and fees, alongside $1.8 million in online sports betting taxes and fees.
The three Detroit casinos reported $14.0 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit in September. The Detroit municipal total included $13.5 million from iGaming taxes and fees and $548,519 from online sports betting taxes and fees.
Additionally, tribal operators reported $8.3 million in payments to governing bodies in September, according to the regulator.
Market Participants and Performance Breakdown
As of September 2026, 15 commercial and tribal operators have been authorized to offer iGaming and/or online sports betting in Michigan. Of those active in the market, 13 operators offer online sports betting, while all 15 offer iGaming, reflecting the current distribution of authorized platforms.
| Segment | Gross Receipts | Adjusted Gross Receipts | State Taxes | Detroit Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iGaming | $300.2 million | $288.15 million | $60.6 million | $13.5 million |
| Online Sports Betting | $55.5 million | $24.89 million | $1.8 million | $548,519 |
| Combined Total | $355.7 million | $313.04 million | $62.4 million | $14.0 million |
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