Detroit's three commercial casinos had a solid start in 2026, with total revenue in February reaching $100.6 million, a slight increase of 2% from the same period last year. Table games and slot machines contributed $100 million, while retail sports betting contributed about $560,000. Despite February being a shorter month and typically off-season, this year's performance has already surpassed the $98 million from the same period in 2025. Simply put, winter isn't over yet, but the casino business is already warming up.
Market share: MGM dominates half the market
Among the three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit continues to lead the market with a 48% share, contributing $48.3 million. MotorCity Casino follows closely with revenue of $29.4 million, accounting for 29%. Hollywood Greektown Casino earned $22.3 million, making up 23% of the total. In retail sports betting, Hollywood Greektown leads with $266,689 in adjusted gross revenue, with MotorCity and MGM contributing $159,851 and $134,420 respectively.
Outlook: Intensifying online competition, physical casinos gradually stabilizing
In the first two months of 2026, Detroit casinos accumulated revenue of $203.1 million, a year-over-year increase of 1.4%, marking a strong start since 2022. Despite fierce competition from online casinos—Michigan's iGaming market generated $3.09 billion in 2025—physical casinos are gradually stabilizing. Although it's challenging to return to the 2019 level of $1.45 billion, the start of the year has injected stable confidence into the local casino market. Interested in the latest updates on the U.S. regional gaming market? PASA's official website continues to track.
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