Michigan online betting figures jump in September 2026

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $355.7 million in internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in September, a 5.4% increase from August 2026.

Monthly Gross Receipts
September iGaming gross receipts totaled $300.2 million. September online sports betting gross receipts reached $55.5 million.

Monthly Adjusted Gross Receipts
Combined adjusted gross receipts totaled $313.04 million for September, including $288.15 million from iGaming and $24.89 million from online sports betting.

Compared with August 2026, iGaming AGR decreased 0.9% but online sports betting AGR increased 2.9%. Year-over-year, iGaming AGR was up 18.4% and online sports betting AGR increased by 88.2%.

Monthly Handle
Online sports betting handle totaled $544.8 million, a 64.9% increase from August 2026.

Monthly State Taxes and Payments
Operators submitted $62.4 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan in September, including:

- iGaming taxes and fees: $60.6 million
- Online sports betting taxes and fees: $1.8 million

Monthly City of Detroit Taxes and Payments
The three Detroit casinos reported $14.0 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit in September, including:

- iGaming taxes and fees: $13.5 million
- Online sports betting taxes and fees: $548,519

Monthly Tribal Operators’ Payments
Tribal operators reported $8.3 million in payments to governing bodies in September.

Additional Information
A revenue distribution table for online gaming and sports betting is available on the agency’s website.

As of September 2026, 15 commercial and tribal operators have been authorized to offer iGaming and/or online sports betting in Michigan. Of those, 13 operators offer online sports betting, while all 15 offer iGaming.