Detroit casinos reported a 9.1% revenue loss in January of 2024 compared to last year.
Detroit, MI., has three domestic casinos: MGM, MotorCity, and Hollywood Casino (Greektown). The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported that all three casinos generated $94.4 million in gaming revenue in January 2024.
MGM Casino captured a 48% market share, seeing the most gaming traffic in the city. In January, MGM generated $44.6 million, MotorCity generated $27.1 million, and Hollywood Casino generated $22.2 million.
Are Online Casinos Legal In Michigan?
In January 2021, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. The law gave authority to the MGCB to oversee domestic online casino operations.
Since there are no federal or state laws outlawing gambling over the Internet, offshore and domestic online casinos offer real money-wagering games to players over the age of 18.
What Is The Minimum Gambling Age For Casinos In Michigan?
Michigan is one of the few 18+ casino states that allows players of legal age to gamble online or in person. However, the city of Detroit has enacted a casino gambling age of 21. Only casinos on tribal land in the Great Lakes state accept bettors over eighteen. Online casinos in Michigan, both domestic and offshore, accept players over the age of 18.
What Online Casino Games Are Available In Detroit?
Online you will find all the casino games you would expect to see, including blackjack, slots, roulette, craps, video poker, specialty games, lottery games, and more. Online casino games are powered by random number generators (rngs) that allow operators to offer games without a human controlling the action. Since many online casino games have no dealers, lower buy-ins are often found online.
However, some online casinos offer live dealer games to give players the real casino feel at their convenience. Live dealer games online are typically cheaper than their domestic counterparts, but you can also find high-stakes games of chance.
Will Michigan Gambling Revenue Exceed The Record Set In 2023?
In 2023, Michigan gambling operations earned $1.92 billion in revenue across all platforms, including state-regulated online casinos, online sportsbooks, and brick-and-mortar locations. While it has been reported that Michigan had a slow start in January 2024, it is likely that those numbers will turn green as the year progresses.