Michigan Gaming — May 2026
Michigan operators reported $382.5M in combined iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in May 2026 — a 3.1% lift from April. Online sports betting handle held nearly flat at $457.6M, while iGaming continued its 24% year-over-year run. State, City of Detroit, and tribal payments totaled $87.2M for the month.
Adjusted gross receipts vs prior periods
| Metric | May 2026 | vs April 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined gross receipts | $382.5M | +3.1% | — |
| iGaming AGR | $293.45M | +0.8% | +24.2% |
| Online sports betting AGR | $23.27M | −4.9% | −34.6% |
| Online sports betting handle | $457.6M | −0.7% | — |
Where the tax revenue went
- iGaming taxes & fees: $61.5M
- Online sports betting taxes & fees: $2.7M
- iGaming taxes & fees: $13.8M
- Online sports betting taxes & fees: $839,168
- 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 May 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, June 16, 2026. Tax distribution data from the MGCB "Distribution of Tax Revenue for Internet Gaming, Internet Sports Betting and Fantasy Contests" chart.