Detroit casino revenue down 4.6% year-over-year in August

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 3:43 PM
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  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Detroit’s three casinos reported $106.9 million in revenue last month, down 4.6% from last year’s $112.5 million.

The figures published by the Michigan Gaming Control Board revealed that of the combined $106.9 million, slots and table games generated $105.7 million and retail sports betting produced $1.2 million.

Only MotorCity Casino reported a year-over-year revenue increase, reporting $31.2 million last month. This was up 1.4% from $30.8 million, a 1.4%.

MGM Grand Detroit reported a 4% year-over-year decline in revenue, dropping from $53.9 million to $51.7 million. Hollywood Casino at Greektown was down 13% from $26.2 million to $22.8 million.

Retail sports betting also decreased year-over-year in August. Handle declined 29.7% from $9.6 million to $6.8 million, while qualified adjusted gross receipts dropped 26.7% from $1.7 million to $1.2 million.

Compared to July, combined revenue also was down, dropping from $107 million to $106.9 million month-over-month.

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.