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MGCB: Detroit casinos report $116.2M in December revenue, $1.237B for year

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The three Detroit casinos reported $116.2 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of December 2023, of which $111.4 million was generated from table games and slots, and $4.8 million from retail sports betting.

The December market shares were:

  • MGM, 44%
  • MotorCity, 32%
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 24%

Monthly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes
December 2023 table games and slot revenue increased 2.9% when compared to December 2022 revenue. December’s monthly revenue was also 46.6% higher than November 2023. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, the Detroit casinos’ table games and slots revenue decreased by 2.7% compared to the same period last year.

The casinos’ monthly gaming revenue results were mixed compared to December 2022:

  • MGM, down 0.7% to $50.6 million
  • MotorCity, up by 5.1% to $34.7 million
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up by 7.5% to $26.1 million

In December 2023, the three Detroit casinos paid $9.0 million in gaming taxes to the State of Michigan. They paid $8.8 million for the same month last year. The casinos also reported submitting $13.8 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in December.

Quarterly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes
For the fourth quarter of 2023 that ended Dec. 31, aggregate revenue was down for all three Detroit casinos by 12.9% compared to the same period last year. Quarterly gaming revenue for the casinos was:

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  • MGM: $118.6 million
  • MotorCity: $84.4 million
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $66.2 million

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, MGM, MotorCity, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown were down by 17.7%, 11.6%, and 4.7%, respectively. The three casinos paid $21.8 million in gaming taxes to the state in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $25.0 million in the same quarter last year.

Monthly Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes
The three Detroit casinos reported $30.4 million in total retail sports betting handle, and total gross receipts were $4.8 million for the month of December. Retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) in December 2023 were up by $3.1 million when compared to December 2022. Compared to November 2023, December QAGR increased 54.9%.

December QAGR by casino was:

  • MGM: $291,171
  • MotorCity: $2.3 million
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $2.2 million

During December, the casinos paid $180,822 in gaming taxes to the state and reported submitting $221,005 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on their retail sports betting revenue.

Annual Revenue for Table Games, Slots, and Retail Sports Betting
The total yearly aggregate revenue of $1.237 billion — a slight decrease of 3.1% compared to last year — by the three Detroit casinos for slots, table games, and retail sports betting was generated by:

  • Slots: $984.1 million (80%)
  • Table games: $238.7 million (19%)
  • Retail sports betting: $14.0 million (1%)

The casinos’ market shares for the year were:

  • MGM, 46%
  • MotorCity, 31%
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 23%

Compared to 2022, slots and table games yearly gaming revenue for the three casinos were as follows:

  • MGM, down by 6.0% to $564.0 million
  • MotorCity, down by 5.8% to $373.6 million
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up by 9.5% to $285.2 million

Aggregate retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) for 2023 was down by 25.7% to $14.0 million compared to last year, with MGM totaling $2.3 million, MotorCity totaling $5.0 million, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown totaling $6.7 million.

In 2023, the three Detroit casinos paid the state $99.0 million in wagering taxes for slots and table games, and $528,314 in wagering taxes for retail sports betting. In 2022, they had paid $101.8 million and $711,087 for each, respectively.

Fantasy Contests
For November, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $1.8 million and paid taxes of $149,915.

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From Jan. 1 through Nov. 30, fantasy contest operators reported $21.3 million in aggregate fantasy contest adjusted revenues and paid $1.8 million in taxes.

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Detroit casinos report $108.35M in November revenue

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The three Detroit casinos reported $108.35 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of November 2024. Table games and slots generated $106.44 million and retail sports betting generated $1.91 million.

The November market shares were:

  • MGM, 46%
  • MotorCity, 31%
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 23%

Monthly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes
The casinos’ revenue for table games and slots for the month of November 2024 increased 40.1% when compared to the same month last year. This remarked increase is due in part to when casino employees went on strike¾which began in October 2023 and lasted through most of the month of November 2023¾causing AGR totals to be lower than normal. November’s monthly revenue was 2.7% higher when compared to the previous month, October 2024. From Jan. 1 through Nov. 30, the Detroit casinos’ table games and slots revenue increased by 5.6% compared to the same period last year.

The casinos’ monthly gaming revenue results all increased compared to November 2023:

  • MGM, up 60.6% to $49.21 million
  • MotorCity, up 34.0% to $33.06 million
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up 16.8% to $24.17 million

In November 2024, the three Detroit casinos paid $8.6 million in gaming taxes to the State of Michigan. They paid $6.2 million for the same month last year. The casinos also reported submitting $13.2 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in November.

Monthly Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes
The three Detroit casinos reported $20.99 million in total retail sports betting handle, and total gross receipts totaled $1.9 million for the month of November. Retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) were down by $1.2 million in November when compared to November 2023, and up by $2.7 million when compared to October 2024.

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November QAGR by casino was:

  • MGM: $457,409
  • MotorCity: $571,059
  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $886,249

During November, the casinos paid $72,376 in gaming taxes to the state and reported submitting $88,460 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on their retail sports betting revenue.

Fantasy Contests
For October 2024, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $991,881 and paid taxes of $83,318.

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Detroit Casinos Report $102.9M in October Revenue

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The three Detroit casinos reported $102.9 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of October 2024, of which $103.7 million was generated from table games and slots, and negative ($826,796) from retail sports betting.

The October market shares were:

• MGM, 48%

• MotorCity, 30%

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• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 22%

Monthly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes

The casinos’ revenue for table games and slots for the month of October 2024 increased 26.9% when compared to the same month last year. This remarked increase is due in part to when casino employees went on strike on Oct. 17, 2023, which caused AGR totals to be lower than normal. October’s monthly revenue was 2.4% higher when compared to the previous month, September 2024. From Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, the Detroit casinos’ table games and slots revenue increased by 3.0% compared to the same period last year.

The casinos’ monthly gaming revenue results all increased compared to October 2023:

• MGM, up 32.4% to $49.4 million

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• MotorCity, up 26.7% to $31.7 million

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up 16.5% to $22.6 million

In October 2024, the three Detroit casinos paid $8.4 million in gaming taxes to the State of Michigan. They paid $6.6 million for the same month last year. The casinos also reported submitting $12.8 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in October.

Monthly Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes

The three Detroit casinos reported $22.19 million in total retail sports betting handle, and total gross receipts totaled negative ($822,552) for the month of October. Retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) were down by $2.0 million in October when compared to October 2023, and down by $1.6 million when compared to September 2024.

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October QAGR by casino was:

• MGM: negative ($474,293)

• MotorCity: negative ($528,408)

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $175,905

During October, the casinos paid $6,649 in gaming taxes to the state and reported submitting $8,127 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on their retail sports betting revenue.

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Fantasy Contests

For September 2024, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $1.1 million and paid taxes of $89,282.

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Detroit Casinos Report $112.5M in August Revenue

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The three Detroit casinos reported $112.5 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of August 2024, of which $110.8 million was generated from table games and slots, and $1.7 million from retail sports betting.

The August market shares were:

• MGM, 48%
• MotorCity, 28%
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 24%

Monthly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes

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The casinos’ revenue for table games and slots for the month of August 2024 increased 5.9% when compared to the same month last year. August’s monthly revenue was 4.2% higher when compared to the previous month, July 2024. From Jan. 1 through Aug. 31, the Detroit casinos’ table games and slots revenue increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year.

The casinos’ monthly gaming revenue results all increased compared to August 2023:

• MGM, up 8.9% to $53.86 million
• MotorCity, up 0.1% to $30.76 million
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up 7.4% to $26.18 million

In August 2024, the three Detroit casinos paid $8.97 million in gaming taxes to the State of Michigan. They paid $8.47 million for the same month last year. The casinos also reported submitting $17.3 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in August.

Monthly Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes

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The three Detroit casinos reported $9.61 million in total retail sports betting handle, and total gross receipts were $1.7 million for the month of August. Retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) were up by $1.4 million in August when compared to August 2023, and up by $2.1 million when compared to July 2024.

August QAGR by casino was:

• MGM: $521,529
• MotorCity: $930,952
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $241,045

During August, the casinos paid $64,015 in gaming taxes to the state and reported submitting $78,241 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on their retail sports betting revenue.

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