Detroit’s casino industry posted a solid financial showing in October, according to newly released figures, even as overall 2025 results remain narrowly short of last year’s trajectory. The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported that the city’s three commercial properties — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown — generated $107.4 million in total revenue for the month.
The latest numbers highlight a mixed narrative: October brought renewed activity across several segments, but the year-to-date figures continue to reflect a market still trying to regain consistent momentum.
Table Games and Slot Revenue Drives October Improvement
The bulk of Detroit’s October revenue once again came from table games and slot machines, which accounted for $105.9 million of the monthly total. Both sources confirm this figure represents a 2.2% increase compared with October 2024 and a 7.9% rise from September 2025, suggesting stronger visitation and wagering activity as the fall season progresses.
Despite the monthly lift, the first ten months of the year tell a more cautious story. Combined revenue from table games and slot machines between January 1 and October 31 is still down 1.1% from the same period in 2024, illustrating a year marked by inconsistent performance across Detroit’s gambling sector.
Market-share distribution remained stable in October. MGM Grand Detroit held its familiar lead at 49%, followed by MotorCity Casino at 29% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 22%. Revenue for each casino varied significantly year over year:
- MGM Grand Detroit generated $52.7 million, marking a 6.6% annual increase.
- MotorCity Casino posted $30.5 million, reflecting a 3.8% decline.
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown reported $22.7 million, improving 0.8%.
This uneven performance across the three casinos underscores how competition and shifting consumer behavior shaped the local gaming market throughout 2025.
Retail Sports Betting Marks One of Its Strongest Months of the Year
Sports wagering contributed another bright spot to Detroit’s October results. Across the three properties, sportsbooks recorded a $13.5 million handle and $1.6 million in total gross receipts. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) climbed $2.4 million over October 2024 and rose $794,016 from September, representing one of the sharpest month-over-month gains of the year for retail betting.
Performance varied widely by property:
- MotorCity Casino led with $786,929 in QAGR.
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown followed closely with $727,254.
- MGM Grand Detroit, traditionally the weakest of the three in retail betting, reported $27,258.
Combined, retail sports betting contributed $58,266 in state taxes and $71,215 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.
State and Local Tax Payments Continue Upward Trend
October also brought an increase in state and municipal tax contributions. The three Detroit casinos paid $8.6 million in state gaming taxes, up from $8.4 million in the same month last year. In addition, the properties submitted $13.1 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the city.
Fantasy contest operators — measured on a separate monthly cycle — reported $986,178 in adjusted revenue for September 2025, resulting in $82,839 in taxes paid.
With October now in the books, the remainder of 2025 will determine whether Detroit’s gaming industry pulls ahead of or continues to lag behind last year’s totals. While the month delivered encouraging signs — especially in retail sports betting — overall casino revenue still sits just under 2024 levels, leaving November and December as the deciding stretch for the city’s gambling market.
