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In April, Michigan’s online casinos experienced a slight drop in monthly revenue, falling by over $12 million from the previous record set in March. Despite this decline, they still managed to achieve the second-highest revenue ever recorded in the state’s history, collecting a total of $159.4 million.
March’s $171.8 million established a momentary benchmark across the nation that seemed difficult to surpass. Nonetheless, April managed to exceed the previous second-place record in Michigan from January 2025, which stood at $153.7 million.
April’s revenue experienced a growth of 20.3% compared to the $132.4 million generated in April 2022.
Paul Costanzo, the lead analyst for Playinmichigan, stated that Michigan online casinos had yet another remarkable month, although falling slightly short of the record revenue achieved in March. Despite this, the total of $159 million still stands as the second-highest month in history, marking a 20% surge compared to April 2022 when it set the state record. Costanzo believes that there is still room for growth in this sector.
Michigan online casinos have accumulated a total revenue of $3.3 billion throughout their existence.
April 2025 Michigan online casino revenue
In April, online casinos in Michigan maintained their impressive revenue figures.
- In March, the revenue generated by online casinos witnessed a decrease of 7.3%, amounting to $159.4 million.
- In April, the online casino tax payments amounted to $29.6 million allocated to the state and $13 million directed towards local entities.
- BetMGM Michigan emerges as the highest-grossing online casino app, amassing an impressive $51.2 million in revenue.
Three takeaways from April Michigan online casino report
Michigan online casino tax revenue surpasses $850 million
The online casino industry in Michigan remains a significant contributor to the state’s tax revenue.
Michigan’s iGaming industry has contributed a remarkable $859.3 million to the state and local entities, with an impressive $40 million generated in April alone.
By August of this year, Michigan is projected to surpass $1 billion in lifetime online casino tax revenue, indicating a significant milestone in its progress.
The state of Michigan is generating close to $2 billion in tax revenue annually through its gambling industry.
Caesars, WynnBet put up record totals
Many Michigan online casino operators have been experiencing frequent record-breaking months.
Despite the overall decrease in April, two operators managed to achieve a new personal best in terms of iGaming revenue.
In April, Caesars Casino MI achieved a remarkable revenue of $8.7 million, surpassing their previous record set in December 2022 by an impressive 20.2%, which stood at $7.2 million.
In April, Caesars achieved its highest position ever among Michigan operators, ranking fourth. This accomplishment was driven by a record-breaking month, surpassing BetRivers ($8.3 million) to secure the fourth spot.
In April, WynnBet Casino MI achieved a new record by generating $5.7 million in revenue, surpassing its previous benchmark of $5.6 million in November 2022 by a slight increase of 2.9%.
PointsBet sits last again as US sale agreement announced
PointsBet Casino MI once again continued its trend of finishing last in revenue among the 15 online operators for April.
In January, the recorded revenue of $1.4 million was the lowest it had been. The closest competition, SI Casino MI, earned $1.5 million in revenue.
Fanatics recently declared its agreement to acquire PointsBet’s US operations, which is anticipated to be completed in the upcoming months. This deal will grant Fanatics the opportunity to expand its presence in more than a dozen states where sports betting is legalized, along with access to four online casinos, including those in Michigan.
Last week, PointsBet faced a cryptocurrency email scam sent out to its customers, indicating that the company might encounter additional challenges in May.
Michigan online casino April 2025 revenue by operator
| Licensee | Online Brand | Revenue | Promos | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand Detroit | BetMGM | $51,229,892 | $5,122,989 | $13,486,269 |
| MotorCity | FanDuel | $31,301,620 | $3,130,162 | $8,240,152 |
| Bay Mills | DraftKings | $28,070,292 | $2,807,029 | $8,400,035 |
| Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa | Caesars | $8,703,088 | $870,309 | $2,193,178 |
| Little River Band of Ottawa | BetRivers | $8,320,165 | $832,016 | $2,096,682 |
| Keweenaw Bay | Golden Nugget | $6,866,320 | $686,632 | $1,730,313 |
| Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa | WynnBet | $5,711,354 | $571,135 | $1,439,261 |
| Greektown | Barstool | $3,782,253 | $378,225 | $967,843 |
| Pokagon Band of Potawatomi | Four Winds | $3,440,828 | $344,083 | $813,607 |
| Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa | Fox Bet | $2,783,651 | $278,365 | $624,204 |
| Sagniaw Chippewa | Eagle | $2,664,994 | $269,499 | $555,646 |
| Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi | betParx | $1,875,450 | $187,545 | $371,339 |
| Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi | FireKeepers | $1,684,505 | $168,451 | $381,179 |
| Hannahville | SI | $1,526,546 | $152,655 | $274,778 |
| Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | PointsBet | $1,399,471 | $139,947 | $273,759 |
| Total | $159,360,429 | $15,939,043 | $41,848,246 |
