Detroit casinos post $106.9M in August, MotorCity only gainer YoY | Yogonet International
Summary
Detroit’s three casinos reported combined revenue of $106.9 million in August 2025. MotorCity Casino was the sole property to post year-on-year growth, taking $31.2m (+1.4%). MGM Grand Detroit recorded $51.7m (‑4% YoY) and Hollywood Casino at Greektown $22.8m (‑13% YoY).
Slots and table games produced $105.7m of the total, while retail sports betting added $1.2m. Slot and table revenue fell 4.6% versus August 2024 and eased 0.3% from July 2025. For the first eight months of 2025, those revenues are down 1.2% year-on-year.
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Key Points
- Total August revenue for Detroit casinos: $106.9 million.
- MotorCity Casino was the only year-on-year gainer: $31.2m (+1.4%).
- MGM Grand Detroit: $51.7m (down 4% YoY); Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $22.8m (down 13% YoY).
- Slots and table games accounted for $105.7m; those revenues slipped 4.6% YoY.
- Market share in August: MGM 48%, MotorCity 30%, Hollywood 22%.
- Retail sports betting handle: $6.8m (down 29.7% YoY); qualified adjusted gross receipts: $1.2m.
- Casinos paid $8.6m in state gaming taxes in August 2025 (compared with $9m in August 2024).
Why should I read this?
Short version: if you care about who’s winning or losing in Detroit gambling right now, this gives you the numbers — MotorCity edged ahead while the others eased back. Saves you the scroll; read the hits and move on.
Context and relevance
The figures show modest softening in gaming revenue across the market, with retail sports betting notably weaker year-on-year. That matters for operators monitoring market share, for the City of Detroit tracking tax receipts and development payments, and for analysts watching broader trends in land-based gaming versus sports wagering. The data is useful for investors, regulators and local stakeholders assessing near-term performance and policy impacts.