Detroit's three commercial casinos brought in $102.7 million in June, a seasonal dip from May but still enough to keep the Michigan casino market on pace for its best year since before the pandemic. Table games, slots and retail sports betting all factored into the total, with each property posting year-over-year gains even as the overall number cooled off from the spring.
June Revenue Breakdown
Combined revenue at Motor City Casino, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MGM Grand reached $102.7 million for the month. Table games and slots accounted for $101.8 million of that total, while retail sports betting added $836,063 in receipts on a handle of $6.4 million.
Table games and slots revenue rose 1.5% compared to June 2025, though it fell 10.1% from May's numbers. Broken down by property, MGM led the way with $47.6 million, up 1.7% year over year. MotorCity followed at $31.8 million, a 3.9% increase, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown brought in $22.4 million, up 5.2%.
Why June Numbers Cooled Off
The drop from May isn't a warning sign for the market. June has historically been one of the softer months for Detroit's casinos, largely because summer vacations and school breaks pull families and regular visitors away from the casino floor. Analysts expect that pattern to reverse in the coming months, with July and August typically showing improvement over June, even if they fall short of the $110 million mark the casinos hit earlier in the year.
Year-to-Date Performance
Through the first half of 2026, Detroit's three casinos have combined for $647.8 million, up 1.4% from the same point last year. That pace puts the trio on track for just shy of $1.3 billion in revenue for the full year, which would mark their first time crossing that threshold since before the pandemic and since Michigan casinos came into the picture.
The Bigger Picture Beyond Retail
It's worth remembering that these figures only cover retail, land-based revenue. Michigan's iGaming and online sports betting operators post their own numbers separately, and that side of the market is far larger. In May alone, those operators combined for $382.5 million in revenue, dwarfing what the physical casino floors bring in on their own.
For bettors weighing where to play, the strength of the broader market has also kept the competition for new customers fierce. Sportsbooks and online casinos across the state continue to roll out a steady stream of offers, and finding the right Michigan casino bonus can make a real difference in how far a new player's bankroll goes, whether they're betting online or visiting one of Detroit's retail properties in person.
