The three Detroit casinos collectively reported $114.0 million in revenue for May 2025. Of this total, table games and slot machines generated $112.7 million, while retail sports betting contributed $1.3 million.

Market Share Breakdown for May 2025:

• MGM Grand Detroit: 47%

• MotorCity Casino: 30%

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 23%

Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes

Revenue from table games and slots at the three Detroit casinos increased 1.2% in May 2025 when compared to the same month last year. May’s revenue also showed a 3.0% increase compared to April 2025. From January 1 through May 31 of this year, table games and slots revenue decreased by 0.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

In comparison to May 2024, the revenue for each casino was as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: Up 2.4%, totaling $53.1 million

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• MotorCity Casino: Up 0.6%, totaling $33.9 million

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: Down 0.2%, totaling $25.7 million

In May 2025, the three casinos paid a total of $9.1 million in state gaming taxes, compared to $9.0 million in the same month last year. Additionally, the casinos submitted $13.4 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in May.

Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes

The three Detroit casinos reported a total retail sports betting handle of $9.2 million in May 2025, with total gross receipts amounting to $1.3 million. Retail sports betting’s qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) decreased by 31.1% compared to May 2024 but showed an increase of $964,701 over April 2025.

QAGR by casino for May 2025 was as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: $72,060

• MotorCity Casino: $684,821

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $524,358

In May, the casinos paid $48,431 in state gaming taxes and reported submitting $59,193 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on retail sports betting revenue.

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its spectacular RISE55 cabinet is now live on casino floors across the US. With robust, performance-focused content roadmaps for the premium-leased and for-sale game segments, IGT’s RISE55 cabinet debuted with the highly entertaining Magic Treasures Gold game. The RISE55 cabinet features a 55-inch ultra-HD curved display that delivers crisp graphics, enhanced audio technology, and remarkable player comfort.

“The RISE55 cabinet was crafted with the highest considerations for performance, comfort and serviceability, and is supported by a strong portfolio of multi-level progressive games. The U.S. market arrival of IGT’s RISE55 cabinet marks an exciting expansion of our hardware portfolio, providing our customers with a highly anticipated cabinet for engaging players and showcasing hot new IGT games such as Magic Treasures Gold,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.

The RISE55 cabinet first hit casino floors in late May, with additional deployments planned through the summer. As the hardware’s Class III premium launch title, Magic Treasures Gold is a visually stunning multi-level progressive (MLP) game with features that build upon the success of IGT’s award-winning Magic Treasures game, including a leveled-up version of the Money Ball feature. Magic Treasures Gold has two base game themes, Emperor and Empress, each with a unique bonus event, free games and cash spins respectively, and five compelling jackpot levels.

This month, IGT also released for-sale core titles on the RISE55 cabinet including much-anticipated games Treasure Blast and Wolf Run Wild Moon.

Hard Rock Cafe, in partnership with international soccer icon Lionel Messi, launched new merchandise coinciding with one of the year’s most anticipated global soccer tournaments.

The collection debuts as part of Hard Rock’s “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign, which unites soccer fans to celebrate the sport. The campaign will feature special experiences and exclusive offers, such as bundle deals combining themed Messi menu and retail items, for guests to watch each match and show support for their favorite teams.

“It’s always exciting to begin a major global tournament and this special new collection with Hard Rock gives fans even more to cheer about. Hard Rock creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy great food and connect with fellow fans over a shared love of football, no matter where you are in the world,” said Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi announced the collection via an Instagram post, where he donned one of the custom tees now available for purchase.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Lionel Messi through our ‘WE PLAY TOGETHER’ campaign to celebrate the beautiful game and a special tournament. This initiative invites soccer fans to celebrate the tournament in true Hard Rock style—with exceptional dining experiences, iconic merchandise, unforgettable entertainment and the vibrant energy that only our Cafes can deliver,” said Eric Martino, President of Hard Rock Café & Retail.