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Michigan Sports Betting, iGaming See Decreases in January

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Publish Date: Feb 19, 2026

Fact checked by: Sara Jane Gamelli

Key Points

Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced official January figures on Thursday
Michigan iGaming, online sports betting operators posted $356.3 million in combined January revenue
The Wolverine State becomes the 11th state to surpass $25 billion in sports wagering handle

The start of the new year saw declines across the board in iGaming and sports wagering as Michigan's Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced official monthly figures for January on Thursday.

Overall, Michigan iGaming and online sports betting operators posted more than $356.3 million in combined January revenue, down 10.9% from December 2025 ($399.8 million).

Currently, 15 commercial and tribal operators offer iGaming and/or online sports betting in the Wolverine State. 12 operators offer online sports betting, while all 15 offer iGaming.

January iGaming gross receipts totaled over $298.3 million, while online sports betting gross receipts totaled $58 million.

Combined adjusted gross receipts (AGR) totaled $323.3 million for the month, including $286.3 million from iGaming (down 3.5% from Dec. 2025) and $37.0 million (a 39.5% decrease from Dec. 2025) from online sports betting. Year-over-year, iGaming AGR increased 22.8%, while online sports betting AGR decreased 32.5%.

Combined, operators submitted $57.1 million in total taxes and payments back to the state with iGaming taxes and fees generating $54.6 million.

Nimari Burnett #4, Elliot Cadeau #3, Roddy Gayle Jr. #11 and Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines stand on the court during a technical free throw in the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Crisler Arena on February 14, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

(Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)

Sports Betting

Online sports betting handle in the state totaled $502.6 million, a 4.2% decrease from Dec. 2025 ($512.9 million). November's handle posted at $631.1 million, resulting in a $128.5 million loss over the last two months.

Online sports betting taxes and fees back to the state posted at $2.5 million.

With today's announcement however, Michigan becomes the 11th state to surpass $25 billion handle.

Motown Collects

The three Detroit casinos reported $13.9 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit in January (iGaming taxes and fees: $13.1M, online sports betting taxes and fees: $767,575).

Tribal operators reported $7.0 million in payments to governing bodies during January.

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