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Michigan iGaming Reaches Record High While Sports Betting Revenue Dips in December

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Published on January 21, 2026
Michigan iGaming Reaches Record High While Sports Betting Revenue Dips in DecemberSource: Unsplash/ Leon Bublitz

Michigan’s iGaming and sports betting operations posted $399.8 million in combined gross receipts in December, a 19.1% increase from November, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. iGaming alone set a record with $315.8 million, surpassing the previous high from October 2025.

Sports betting revenue dipped slightly in December, totaling $84.0 million, down from $87.3 million in November. Combined adjusted gross receipts (AGR), which account for bonuses and promotions, reached $357.87 million — $296.74 million from iGaming (up 27.2%) and a 5.6% decrease in sports betting AGR. Operators paid $66.3 million in taxes, with $62.1 million from iGaming and $4.2 million from sports betting.

In December, Detroit casinos paid $15.2 million in city taxes and fees, with $13.8 million from internet gaming and $1.4 million from sports betting. Tribal operators contributed $8.5 million to governing bodies. The 2025 annual figures show significant growth in Michigan’s online gaming and sports betting industry.

In 2025, Michigan’s combined iGaming and sports betting gross receipts reached nearly $3.8 billion, up 29.5% from 2024. Adjusted gross receipts totaled $3.3 billion, a 39.5% increase. Internet sports betting handle fell to $5.4 billion, reflecting shifts in betting patterns. State taxes amounted to $624.6 million, including $597.5 million from iGaming and $27.1 million from sports betting.

As of December 2025, 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized to offer iGaming and internet sports betting in Michigan. Operator performance and revenue contributions are available on the MGCB website.