iGaming drives strong March for gambling in Michigan
Michigan’s regulated online gambling market posted strong growth in March, with commercial and tribal operators reporting a combined $372.1 million in gross receipts from iGaming and online sports betting, up 18.9% month-on-month.
iGaming continued to drive performance, generating a record $322.1 million in gross receipts, surpassing the previous high set in December 2025. Online sports betting contributed $50.0 million, supported by a 26.1% increase in handle to $485.1 million.
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Adjusted gross receipts reached $341.8 million, including $309.1 million from iGaming and $32.7 million from sports betting. Compared to February, iGaming AGR rose 17.9% while sports betting climbed 28.6%, with both segments also recording year-on-year gains.
The state collected $66.4 million in taxes and payments, with online casinos and iGaming accounting for the majority. Detroit’s three casinos contributed $16.1 million in local taxes, while tribal operators reported $8.2 million in payments.
As of March, 15 operators were authorised in Michigan’s online market with UK giant bet365 the latest to enter, with iGaming remaining the dominant revenue source.
Events like March Madness, the popular NCAA-backed basketball tournament, are exceptionally popular in Michigan, despite betting sites being banned from accepting bets on teams based in state,
