Three Detroit casinos have earned $112.5 million in gross gaming revenue for August.
The earnings report indicates that $110.8 million came from table games and slots. The new revenue report is up 4.2% from the previous month and 5.9% from the previous year. The three Detroit casinos reportedly paid $8.97 million in taxes to the state of Michigan and another $17.3 million in wagering taxes to the city.
$1.7 million of August revenue came from sports betting. The three casinos reported a monthly sports betting handle of $9.61 million. The local Detroit casinos paid $64,015 in gaming taxes to the state and $78,241 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.
MGM’s (48%), MotorCity’s (28%), and Hollywood Casino at Greektown’s (24%) August market shares were.
Do Detroit Casinos Offer Legitimate Online Casinos?
The state of Michigan and the Detroit-area casinos offer online gambling services via casinos, sportsbooks, or poker rooms. Residents can also access legitimate online casinos from outside of the state.
Michigan passed laws to allow online gambling services in 2019, and the first sites launched in January 2021. The Michigan Gaming Control Board licenses all state-licensed online gambling sites.
Can I Play Online Casinos Operating From Other States?
Technically, you can legally play any online casino in the state of Michigan. However, finding a state-licensed casino that isn’t geo-fenced is the problem. Most states that allow their casinos to operate online only allow players to access the sites when within state lines.
However, mobile casinos outside the United States accept players from all 50 states. In addition to accepting US players, these casinos offer user-friendly banking methods, welcome bonuses, reward programs, and live dealer games.
What Casino Games Are Available Online?
You can expect to find all the casino games you would typically play in a Vegas-style casino online. You will likely see more, as slot libraries can host hundreds of the hottest titles. You will also find multiple blackjack variations, roulette, and other popular table games.
With the assistance of random number generators, the technology that powers online casino games, you will find lower buy-ins, fair odds, and endless entertainment. Progressive jackpots are also widely available online, and slot promotions are relatively common.