# MotorCity Casino Outperforms Rivals in Detroit October Revenue Report MotorCity Casino records 15.6% growth while MGM and Greektown experience revenue declines. - **Source:** [ReadWrite](https://brifing.si/source/7a996b61-bc09-4e57-8483-78f2ad9dd914) - **Published:** 2026-11-12 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a6f8d538-0021-4f31-9e54-724443707a95 ## Detroit Casino Revenue Growth Detroit's three casinos generated $108.1 million in table and slot revenue during October 2026. This figure represents a 2.1% increase compared to October 2025 and a 5.2% rise over September 2026. According to industry reports, this performance marks the highest monthly revenue for the city's gaming properties since 2021. ## MotorCity Leads Market Gains MotorCity Casino was the sole property to record growth in table and slot revenue, surging 15.6% year-over-year. In contrast, MGM Grand Detroit saw a 2.7% decline to $51.3 million, while Hollywood Casino at Greektown fell 5.0% to $21.6 million. MotorCity currently maintains a 33% share of the total market. ## MGM Maintains Market Dominance Despite the recent revenue dip, MGM Grand Detroit remains the largest operator in the city, capturing 47% of the total October revenue. Hollywood Casino at Greektown holds the remaining 20% share. The market split reflects a continuation of patterns observed during the late summer months, showing significant volatility between competitors. ## Sports Betting Market Rebound Retail sports betting activity surged in October, producing $2.4 million in receipts compared to $769,771 in September. The total handle for the month reached $12.87 million across the three properties. MotorCity Casino led this segment with $928,607 in receipts, followed by MGM at $746,215 and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at $729,350. ## Tax Contributions to Detroit The gaming sector provided substantial tax revenue to the city of Detroit during October. The three casinos collectively paid $13.4 million to the city, combining gaming taxes with specific contractual obligations. Additionally, sports wagering activity alone generated $90,878 in state taxes and $111,073 in direct tax payments to the city. ## Year-to-Date Performance Trends Aggregate revenue for Detroit casinos from January through October 2026 is up 2.3% compared to the same period in 2025. While monthly results have been uneven, the October rebound helped stabilize the year-to-date trajectory. September had previously shown a 4.7% year-over-year increase but a 5.6% decline compared to August figures. ## Broader Michigan Gaming Context Land-based results in Detroit serve as a baseline for Michigan's broader online gaming figures. In September, state commercial and tribal online operators reported $355.7 million in combined iGaming and online sports betting receipts. This represented a 5.4% increase over August, highlighting the ongoing growth of digital platforms within the state. ## Future Market Outlook The gaming industry in Detroit continues to navigate shifting consumer preferences and competitive pressures. While retail sports betting shows signs of a strong recovery, the performance of traditional table games remains the primary driver of revenue. Stakeholders are now looking toward November to see if these growth trends will persist. ## Sources covering this story - https://readwrite.com/motorcity-casino-gains-15-6-as-mgm-and-greektown-slip-in-detroits-october-revenue/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._