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Three Takeaways from Michigan Online Casino September Revenue
By Drew Ellis
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Michigan online casinos topped $300 million in monthly revenue once again in September.
Last month saw the collective 15 MI online casinos tally $300.2 million in revenue.
This was the seventh consecutive month that the state’s iGaming has surpassed that mark. Compared to a year ago, online casino revenue in the state was up 15.9%.
Along with surpassing the $300 million mark again, Michigan online casinos are nearing another major milestone for the industry’s history, as are some operators.
Michigan’s Online Casino Revenue Breakdown in September
September was the eighth-largest revenue month for Michigan online casinos in their history.
Here’s a look at how each of the 15 operators compared in September 2026 to September 2025. Data is available through the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Last month saw iGaming bring in $60.6 million in state tax revenue, along with an additional $21.8 million going to city and local jurisdictions.
OC Revenue to Surpass $13 Billion in October
With September’s data now collected, Michigan online casinos sit at $12.86 billion in revenue since launching in the state in January 2021.
Once October’s numbers are released, that will easily put the state past $13 billion in lifetime revenue.
This accomplishment comes in less than six years time.
Of the $13 billion nearly half will have been generated in just 2025 and 2026 alone. Here’s a look at how each year has tallied up the iGaming revenue.
- 2021: $1.11 billion
- 2022: $1.58 billion
- 2023: $1.92 billion
- 2024: $2.44 billion
- 2025: $3.09 billion
- 2026: $2.71 billion (through nine months)
Online casinos have now generated $3.34 billion in tax revenue through the state and local jurisdictions collectively.
Big Milestones Ahead for FanDuel Casino
The 2026 calendar year has been a big one for FanDuel Casino.
It has comfortably been in the lead for most iGaming revenue in the state of Michigan each month, Besting BetMGM by several million each month.
Already this year it has locked up having the 10 biggest revenue months for any Michigan operator in history. September saw it rack up $74.2 million, the seventh-best month ever for a MI operator.
In October, FanDuel will hit another milestone by surpassing $3 billion in lifetime revenue in Michigan. The operator currently sits at $2.96 billion through September.
Already this year, FanDuel has tallied $674.9 million in revenue through nine months, an average of just under $75 million per month. Right now, FanDuel is on pace to reach $900 million in 2026 iGaming revenue in Michigan.
In 2025, FanDuel set a yearly record with $817.1 million.
Hard Rock Bet Nearing 1 Year in Michigan
Hard Rock Bet is having a great opening year of operations in Michigan.
It debuted in early December 2025, replacing the license left open by SI Casino.
Needless to say, Hard Rock has been a massive upgrade for license partner, the Hannahville Indian Community.
The strong year started in December when Hard Rock has the largest single monthly opening for an online casino in Michigan, tallying $35.7 million.
While Hard Rock hasn’t matched that total since, it has been steadily around $20 million per month. Through nine months of 2026, Hard Rock has $188.4 million. For the 10 months it has been in operation, Hard Rock has amassed $224.1 million in iGaming revenue.
From January 2021 to December 2025, Hannahville’s online license partners of TwinSpires and SI only recorded $54.7 million in iGaming revenue.
In less than one year, Hard Rock has already amassed 309.7% more revenue than its predecessors combined.
Drew Ellis has experience covering the gambling industries in North America and around the world. Decades of media experience provide him with the background to handle the complexities of different gambling laws and policies around the United States and North America. Ellis has primarily focused on online and retail casino news since 2021. Prior to working in the gambling industry, Ellis spent over 20 years in the newspaper industry, covering sports and the gambling. His work for The Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun and The Oakland Press was recognized with awards by the Associated Press and other media organizations. Drew has also contributed to the Detroit Free Press and the Associated Press.