Michigan Online Gambling Hits $3.8B in 2025

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Michigan's online gambling market generated $3.8 billion in 2025, driven by record iGaming revenue and strong tax contributions to state and local bodies. Online casino gaming was the primary revenue source, accounting for $3.1 billion of the total. Sports betting also saw growth, reaching $671.3 million in annual receipts, though betting volume did not increase significantly.

Why it matters

The growth of Michigan's online gambling industry highlights the state's success in establishing a regulated market that is generating substantial revenue and tax dollars. This is important as more states look to legalize and regulate online betting to boost economic activity and tax receipts.

The details

In 2025, Michigan's online gambling operators turned over $624.6 million in state taxes and statutory payments, with nearly all of that coming from online gaming. The city of Detroit received $161.4 million in wagering taxes and fees from online activity, while tribal operators contributed $72 million in payments to their governments.

• Michigan introduced regulated online betting and casino gaming in 2024.
• In December 2025, online casino gaming alone produced $315.8 million in gross receipts, setting a new monthly high.
• Over the full year 2025, internet casino games brought in $3.1 billion, accounting for the large majority of all online gambling income in the state.