Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported $285.2 million in gross receipts for June 2025, a 5.4% decrease from May’s $301.4 million, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). iGaming generated $240.6 million, down from $251.47 million in May.
Internet sports betting receipts fell to $44.6 million from $49.96 million. Despite the monthly decline, the industry showed strong yearly growth, with gross receipts up 24.9% from June 2024.
The total sports betting handle was $302.7 million, a 21.6% drop from May’s $386.1 million but a 9.4% increase from June 2024. Adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for both sectors reached $256.5 million, with iGaming contributing $226 million and sports betting adding $30.5 million. iGaming AGR rose 37.3% year-over-year, while sports betting AGR improved significantly from a $28.2 million deficit in June 2024.
Operators paid $48.9 million in state taxes and fees in June. iGaming accounted for $47.1 million, with sports betting contributing $1.8 million. Detroit’s three commercial casinos paid $12.3 million to the city, including $11.8 million from iGaming and $527,932 from sports betting. Tribal operators reported $5.8 million in payments to their governing bodies.
As of July 2025, 15 operators are authorized to offer iGaming and/or sports betting in Michigan. All 15 offer iGaming, while 12 also provide sports betting. Detailed revenue data for individual operators is available on the MGCB website.
The MGCB intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling over the last year, issuing cease-and-desist letters to 19 unlicensed online gaming sites targeting Michigan residents. This action, the largest enforcement effort to date, underscores the state’s commitment to protecting its regulated market.
The MGCB’s message is clear: if a platform isn’t licensed, it’s not welcome. With the summer dip in legal revenues, the state will be watching rogue sites even more closely.
With June’s slowdown now behind the market, attention is shifting to late summer and early autumn. The NFL preseason is around the corner, and with it comes renewed interest from both casual bettors and seasoned players.
Whether that’s enough to reverse the current trend remains to be seen. In a market this competitive, every month matters, and the industry banks on the return of football every year.
