Summary:
- Combined July revenue for Detroit’s three commercial casinos reached $111.6m.
- The month recorded a 5.3% increase compared with the same month in 2025.
- The three venues generated $759.4 million in total revenue through July 2026.
Detroit’s three commercial casinos managed to bounce back nicely last month, posting their best monthly revenue total since 2021.
The MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated a combined $111.6 million in revenue during July 2026, as per figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The total marks a 9.6% rise from the $101.8 million recorded in June and a 5.3% year-over-year gain from July 2025, when the casinos generated approximately $106 million.
Strongest July in 5 Years
July’s performance marked the first time since 2021 that Detroit’s three commercial casinos went over the $110 million milestone in monthly revenue.
The latest figure puts July 2026 within reach of the record July total from 2021, when the casinos generated $115.7 million as the industry continued recovering from pandemic-related restrictions.
MGM Grand Detroit remained the largest of the three properties, generating $52.5 million in July and capturing roughly 47% of the combined market.
MotorCity Casino followed with $34.3 million, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated $24.8 million.
The casinos also generated approximately $9 million in state taxes and another $13.3 million in Detroit city taxes during the month.
2026 Revenue, Ahead of Last Year
The strong July results also widened the casinos’ year-to-date lead over 2025. During the first seven months of 2026, the three properties have generated $759.4 million, up 1.9% from the $745 million recorded during the same period last year.
MGM Grand Detroit is in the lead with $361.7 million, up 2.3%. MotorCity Casino has generated $231.1 million, an increase of 3.4%, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown is slightly behind last year’s pace at $166.7 million, down 0.7%.
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