Michigan online gambling revenue rebounds in August

Michigan’s online gambling market showed strong momentum in August, breaking the downward trend of the past few months with a solid rebound.

Total iGaming and mobile sports betting revenue for the state hit $312.5m, marking a 9.8% month-on-month increase.

Online casino play made up the majority, bringing in $263.3m, up from $250.5m the month before. Sports betting also witnessed gains in August, with gross receipts increasing to $49.3m from $34.1m in July.

In the same period, Michigan adjusted gross gaming revenue for iGaming and sports betting were reported at $281.4m, with $247.2m coming from the iGaming and $34.2m coming from sports betting.

Sports betting handle in the state went up as well, reaching $338.9m in August, up 19.9% from $282.7m in July.

Lilit Sarinyan Content Writer

With 3 years of experience in iGaming, I focus on producing content that helps readers make sense of developments across the sector. My work includes interviews with industry professionals, regional market analysis, affiliate industry developments, and detailed reviews. With a particular interest in how iGaming is evolving and where it’s headed next, my degree in English and Communication has shaped how I approach writing, especially when it comes to making complex topics easy to follow.

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