MotorCity Casino demonstrated significant growth in October, contributing to an overall increase in table and slot revenue for Detroit’s casinos. Retail sports betting also saw a robust recovery compared to September.
In the competitive landscape of Detroit’s gaming industry, MotorCity Casino emerged as the sole establishment to report an increase in table games and slot revenues for October, while its competitors faced declines. MGM Grand Detroit experienced a 2.7% drop, bringing its earnings down to $51.3 million, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown saw a more notable decline of 5.0%, reaching $21.6 million.
Overall, the trio of casinos generated a combined revenue of $108.1 million, reflecting a 2.1% increase over October 2025 and a 5.2% rise compared to September 2026. Year-to-date figures from January through October indicate a 2.3% revenue growth.
According to CDC Gaming Reports, October marked the highest revenue for Detroit’s casinos since 2021, with table and slot revenues recorded at $105.9 million in the previous year.
MotorCity Expands Its Lead Amid Rival Declines
MGM Grand Detroit remains the market leader, capturing 47% of Detroit’s revenue for October. MotorCity Casino accounted for 33% of the market, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown secured the remaining 20%. This distribution mirrors trends observed in the late summer months. In August, MotorCity reported an 8.3% increase, totaling $33.8 million, while MGM grew by 2.3% to $52.9 million, and Greektown fell by 2.6% to $22.2 million, as noted by InterGame. The August total for all three casinos reached $109.7 million.
Greektown’s revenue decline intensified in September, falling by 8.8% to $21.34 million. Although October’s decrease was less severe, MGM’s performance transitioned from growth in August to a decline by October.
Analyzing the broader trend, September’s table and slot revenues were 4.7% higher than the previous year but down 5.6% from August. The recovery in October lifted revenues above September’s figures, which stood at $103.55 million.
Retail Sports Betting Surges with $1.6 Million Increase
Retail sports betting in October yielded $2.4 million, a significant jump compared to the $769,771 recorded in September. The total handle for Detroit casinos reached $12.87 million for the month.
MotorCity also led in retail sportsbook results, garnering $928,607, followed closely by MGM with $746,215 and Hollywood Casino at Greektown with $729,350.
This activity translated into $90,878 in state taxes, alongside an additional $111,073 generated from sports wagering taxes directed to the city of Detroit.
Detroit’s financial benefits from the casinos extend beyond sports betting. In October, the city collected a total of $13.4 million from the three casinos, combining gaming tax revenues with payments stipulated under each casino’s agreement with the city.
Although fantasy contests play a minor role, reports show adjusted revenues of $837,938 for September 2026, along with tax payments aggregating $70,387.
The results from Detroit’s land-based casinos will serve as a benchmark for Michigan’s pending online casino and sports betting data for October. In September, licensed commercial and tribal operators in the state reported combined gross receipts of $355.7 million from iGaming and online sports betting, representing a 5.4% increase from August.
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