Michigan Internet Gaming Revenue Hits $301.4 Million in May

It represents a month-over-month boost of 3.7% from 290.7 million in April.

Ziv Chen

Last Updated: June 18, 2025 1:42 PM EDT • 2 minute read

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Michigan online casino and Michigan sports betting gross receipts from commercial and tribal operators totaled $301.4 million in May, rising from last month’s figure of $290.7 million, representing a month-on-month increase of 3.7%.

The figures, published by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), revealed that internet gaming recorded $271.8 million of the total gross receipts for the month, up from April’s total of $248.1 million, while sports betting receipts yielded $49.9 million, a month-on-month rise from $42.6 million.

The adjusted gross receipts (AGR) numbers also significantly improved in May. Combined AGR hit $271.8 million, with internet gaming generating $236.2 million of the total and online sports betting producing $35.6 million. iGaming AGR rose 1.3% compared to the previous month, and internet sports betting increased 32.9%. Year-on-year AGR increases brought even greater results, with internet gaming rising 32.2% and sports betting 26.6% compared to May 2024.

The revenue rise was also good news for state and local authorities. State taxes and other monthly payments totaled $51.1 million, while the City of Detroit received $12.7 million in iGaming taxes from the city’s three commercial casinos and $651,441 through internet sports betting fees.

Crackdown on unlicensed gambling

While the state’s regulated gambling sector continues to show impressive growth, the MGCB has been taking action to tackle illegal gambling platforms.

The Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to five casinos that it says have been targeting Michigan residents by providing online casino games and sports betting services without holding relevant licenses to operate in the state.

BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Wager Attack Casino, and Lucky Legends have been given fourteen days to comply or face legal action over violations of the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, the state’s Penal Code, and the Lawful Internet Gaming Act.

An investigation by the MGCB found that all five sites were accepting deposits and facilitating wagers on casino games, such as blackjack and slots, as well as sports betting. None of the five had applied for licenses to operate gambling platforms in Michigan. The regulator warned that unlicensed gambling operations can expose players to the risk of fraud or unfair practices.

“These illegal sites undermine the integrity of Michigan’s regulated gaming industry and put players at serious risk. We will not tolerate unlicensed gambling operations that exploit Michigan residents,” said the Executive Director of the MGCB, Henry Williams.

If the operators fail to comply with the order, the MGCB has confirmed that it will take action in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

Written by:
Ziv Chen

Ziv has over two decades of experience in the igaming and sports betting industry, having served in senior marketing and business development positions with both B2C and B2B companies, including Playtech and Microgaming. In 2019, Ziv decided to pursue his passion for writing and became a fulltime industry journalist, covering casino, sports, and gambling business news. He’s specialties include casino games and technology, US state gambling regulation, company performance, as well as gambling affiliates and marketing. As a Pitt graduate, Ziv is a diehard fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams, with the Steelers at the top of the list. In his free time, he enjoys reading crime fiction, biographies (mainly of sports personalities, but not only) and American history. Ziv’s Favorite quote: “We're going to pursue perfection, knowing full well we won't catch it, but we're going to relentlessly chase it," Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach.