Michigan Gaming — July 2026
Michigan operators reported $346.13M in combined iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in July 2026 — a 1.4% uptick from June. Online sports betting handle eased to $355.2M, but sportsbook adjusted gross receipts jumped 52.7% month over month on stronger hold, while iGaming extended its 23.6% year-over-year run. State, City of Detroit, and tribal payments totaled $85.8M for the month.
Adjusted gross receipts vs prior periods
| Metric | July 2026 | vs June 2026 | vs July 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined gross receipts | $346.13M | +1.4% | — |
| iGaming AGR | $290.65M | +0.5% | +23.6% |
| Online sports betting AGR | $30.77M | +52.7% | +28.8% |
| Online sports betting handle | $355.2M | −3.0% | — |
Where the tax revenue went
- iGaming taxes & fees: $61.2M
- Online sports betting taxes & fees: $2.1M
- iGaming taxes & fees: $13.5M
- Online sports betting taxes & fees: $591,247
- Per the iGaming Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act distribution formulas (see below).
How Michigan splits gaming tax revenue
The Michigan Gaming Control Board distributes operator-paid taxes across three buckets — iGaming (20–28% of AGR depending on volume tier), online sports betting (8.4% of AGR), and fantasy contests (8.4% of fantasy AGR). Non-tribal and tribal operators have different distribution formulas. Source: MGCB tax distribution chart.
iGaming (20–28% of AGR)
| Recipient | Non-tribal operator | Tribal operator |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Gaming Fund | 65% | 70% |
| Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund | 5% (capped at $3M) | — |
| Michigan Strategic Fund | — | 10% |
| City of Detroit | 30% | — |
| Local Governing Body (tribal) | — | 20% |
Online sports betting (8.4% of AGR)
| Recipient | Non-tribal operator | Tribal operator |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Sports Betting Fund | 65% | 90% |
| Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund | 5% (capped at $3M) | — |
| Michigan Strategic Fund | — | 10% |
| City of Detroit | 30% | — |
Where money in the gaming funds ultimately goes
- Internet Gaming Fund: Detroit make-up payment (if total city gaming tax falls below $183M/year), MGCB regulation costs, millionaire-party administration, $500K to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund, $2M to the First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund, remainder to the School Aid Fund.
- Internet Sports Betting Fund: MGCB regulation costs, $500K to Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund, $2M to First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund, remainder to School Aid Fund.
- Fantasy Contest Fund: MGCB regulation costs, remainder to School Aid Fund.
Operator landscape
As of July 2026, 15 commercial and tribal operators are authorized in Michigan. 13 offer online sports betting and all 15 offer iGaming. See the full operator list on the MGCB regulator page or browse the reviewed sportsbooks.
Source: Michigan Gaming Control Board press release, August 18, 2026. Tax distribution data from the MGCB "Distribution of Tax Revenue for Internet Gaming, Internet Sports Betting and Fantasy Contests" chart.