Michigan online gaming revenue climbs to $312.5 million in August

Michigan’s online gaming and sports betting market posted $312.54 million in gross receipts for August, showing a 9.8% increase from July, according to figures released by state regulators. Internet gaming ({889a}) continued to account for the majority of revenue, generating $263.27 million in August compared with $250.5 million the previous month. Internet sports betting also strengthened, with gross receipts rising to $49.27 million from July’s $34.1 million. Adjusted gross receipts (AGR), which account for promotional deductions, totaled $281.4 million in August. Of that amount, $247.2 million came from {889a}, representing a 5.1% monthly increase, while $34.2 million came from sports betting, reflecting a 43.1% jump. On a year-over-year basis, {889a} AGR rose 39.8%, while sports betting AGR was up by $17.9 million compared with August 2024. Sports betting activity also saw momentum in terms of player spending. The statewide internet sports betting handle reached $338.9 million in August, up 19.9% from the $282.7 million recorded in July. State coffers benefited from the surge in activity, with operators submitting $53.7 million in taxes and payments during the month. Of this total, $51.6 million came from {889a} and $2.1 million from internet sports betting. Detroit’s three commercial casinos contributed $13.8 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees to the city. That included $13.2 million from {889a} and $561,471 from internet sports betting. Meanwhile, tribal operators reported $6.2 million in payments to their respective governing bodies in August. Michigan currently authorizes 15 commercial and tribal operators to provide {889a} and internet sports betting. Of those, 14 are active in the {889a} market and 11 in online sports betting.