Michigan Online Gaming Revenue Surges by 28% in April; Sports Betting Remains Stable
Michigan's iGaming and Sports Betting Revenue Falls Slightly in April 2025
In April 2025, Michigan's combined iGaming and sports betting revenue slightly declined by 0.9% to $290.7 million. This comes after a record-breaking month in March, where iGaming alone hit a new high of $260.5 million.
Comparison to Previous Years and Monthly Trends
The decline in April's revenue is a rare occurrence in Michigan's growing iGaming and sports betting market. Since its legalization, the market has shown continuous expansion. In 2024, for instance, sports betting gross receipts topped $460.5 million, a 9.5% increase from 2023.
Total sports betting handle grew from $130 million in 2020 to over $5 billion in 2024, demonstrating significant market maturation. March 2025 marked an all-time high for Michigan iGaming revenue, while April 2025 saw a small revenue decline. However, May 2025 rebounded strongly with iGaming revenue surpassing $300 million and sports betting revenue reaching the second-highest level of the year.
Market Leaders
FanDuel and DraftKings dominate Michigan's market share in both iGaming and sports betting, driving much of the state’s growth.
State Taxes and Payments
In April, sports betting added $1.4 million to the state taxes and payments, while operators paid a combined $49.6 million in state taxes and payments last month. The majority of the contribution from Detroit's commercial casinos came from iGaming activity, amounting to $48.2 million.
Regulatory Action
In April, the Michigan Gaming Control Board ordered 15 offshore platforms to exit the market.
Local Contributions
Detroit's three commercial casinos contributed $13.1 million in wagering taxes and municipal service fees to the City of Detroit. Tribal operators submitted $5.6 million to their respective governing bodies.
iGaming Revenue
The April AGR for iGaming was $233.1 million, representing a 33.9% increase compared to April 2024, while sports betting AGR dipped by 3.6%. Despite the decline in sports betting AGR, the combined revenue for iGaming and sports betting in April 2025 still showed a 4.6% increase from April of the previous year.
In summary, Michigan's iGaming and sports betting revenues have demonstrated strong upward momentum since legalization and market launch. April 2025 showed a slight monthly dip compared to a record March, but this was followed by a substantial rebound in May 2025 that set new revenue benchmarks. The broader trend through 2024 and 2025 remains sharply positive with consistent year-over-year growth.
In spite of the slight decline in revenue in April 2025, the integrated iGaming and sports betting market in Michigan continues to show remarkable growth compared to previous years. For example, total sports betting handle skyrocketed from $130 million in 2020 to over $5 billion in 2024, signifying a significant maturation of the market. Furthermore, the increasing use of technology, such as mobile apps provided by dominant players like FanDuel and DraftKings, has played a significant role in driving this growth.
