Gross online sports betting revenue in Michigan reached an all-time monthly high of $87.3 million in November, while the state’s wider online gambling market reported year-on-year growth.
Gross online gambling revenue from sports betting and iGaming during the month hit $335.7 million. This surpassed last year by 18.1% but was 4.7% behind October’s record haul, the Michigan Gaming Control Board reported.
While iGaming has been the driving force for online gambling growth in Michigan in recent months, it was sports betting’s time to shine. Gross revenue hit an all-time high, exceeding the previous record of $83 million in January this year.
As for iGaming, gross revenue from this market topped $248.4 million, up by 9.9% year-on-year but short of the record $278.5 million reported in October.
Looking to adjusted gross receipts, which accounts for promotional spending, market total was 24% higher than last year at $298 million but behind the $310.9 million posted in October 2025. Adjusted iCasino gross receipts climbed 14.7% year-on-year while adjusted sport betting gross receipts increased 74.7%.
In terms of player spending, consumers bet $631.1 million online on sports in November, down 2.9% from last year. Based on gross receipts, this meant a hold of 13.83%, whereas for adjusted receipts, hold was 10.25%.
FanDuel and MotorCity continue to lead in Michigan
Turning to operators, FanDuel and MotorCity remained the frontrunners within the sports betting market. The partnership generated $39.3 million in gross receipts and $28.2 million adjusted receipts. Based on gross revenue and a $234.9 million handle, monthly hold was 16.73%.
DraftKings and the Bay Mills Indian Community were again second, posting $23.8 million and $19.9 million in gross and adjusted receipts, respectively. Hold, based on gross receipts and a $186.7 million handle, was 12.75%.
BetMGM completed the top three with $10.5 million in gross revenue and adjusted revenue of $6.7 million. After taking $85.1 million in bets, hold for the month was 12.34%.
As for the iGaming market, FanDuel and MotorCity also maintained a healthy lead. The duo took $71.8 million in gross receipts and $67.5 million in adjusted revenue.
MGM and BetMGM placed second with $63 million in gross receipts and $59.2 million adjusted receipts. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians partnered with Rush Street Interactive took third with $22.7 million and $21.3 million.
Tax-wise, $53 million was recorded in total state taxes and payments. Of that, $48.5 million was from iGaming taxes and fees and $4.5 million from sports betting. A further $14.4 million was paid by Detroit’s three commercial casinos, as well as $5.5 million to tribal governing bodies.
Detroit casino revenue level in November
The state also published a breakdown of Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Revenue was level with last year at $108.2 million.
Slots and table games revenue edged up 0.1% to $106.5 million but qualified adjusted gross receipts from sports betting revenue fell 10.8% to $1.7 million. Monthly sports betting hold, after $14.4 million in bets, was 11.81%.
MGM Grand Detroit remained the overall market leader with a 47% share. Next was MotorCity Casino at 30%, then Hollywood Casino at Greektown with 23%.
Gross online gambling revenue from sports betting and iGaming during the month hit $335.7 million.