Michigan’s iGaming and Sports Betting Surge in April 2025
In April 2025, Michigan’s iGaming and sports betting markets experienced notable growth, generating a combined gross revenue of $290.7 million. This figure represents a significant increase of 23.8% compared to the same month in the previous year.
The majority of this revenue came from iGaming, which contributed $248.1 million—a remarkable 28.6% rise year-over-year. Sports betting, on the other hand, accounted for $42.6 million in gross receipts, marking a modest 1.7% increase from April 2024.
Looking at adjusted gross receipts (AGR), the total for the month was $259.9 million. Of this, iGaming once again led with $233.1 million, reflecting a strong 33.9% growth compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, sports betting AGR experienced a slight decline of 3.6%, totaling $26.8 million for April 2025.
The total sports betting handle for April 2025 stood at $417.6 million, which is a 12.1% decrease from March 2025 but still a 4.6% increase compared to April 2024, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). This indicates some month-to-month fluctuation but overall growth on an annual basis.
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Regarding the operator landscape, Michigan currently authorizes 15 commercial and Tribal operators to offer iGaming and/or internet sports betting. Of these, 12 operators provide sports betting services, while all 15 offer iGaming to eligible residents across the state.
In terms of tax contributions, operators paid a total of $49.6 million in state taxes and payments during April 2025. Of this, iGaming contributed the lion’s share with $48.2 million, and sports betting added $1.4 million. Tribal operators also made payments to their respective governing bodies, amounting to $5.6 million for the month.
For context, the MGCB reported on April 8 that Michigan’s casino revenue for March 2025 was $117.4 million. This figure represents a 5.2% decrease compared to the same month in the previous year, highlighting some fluctuations within the broader gaming industry in the state. Michigan’s iGaming revenue 2025
