Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licenses for Detroit’s three industrial casinos, reaffirming dedication to protected and accountable gaming

Pictured from left to proper are MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams, Hollywood Casino at Greektown General Manager John Drake, MotorCity Casino General Manager John Policicchio, MGCB Board Member Mark Evenson, MGCB Board Chairperson Jim Townsend, MGCB Board Member Andrew Palms, MGCB Board Member Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds, MGCB Board Member Joni M. Thrower Davis, MGM Grand Detroit Casino President Matt Buckley, and MGCB Chief of Staff Kurt Steinkamp on the Sept. 8, 2026, MGCB Board Meeting.

DETROIT, Sept. 9, 2026 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) voted unanimously yesterday to resume the working licenses of Detroit’s three industrial casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown — at its repeatedly scheduled public board assembly.

Before granting renewal, the Board carried out a full evaluation of every on line casino’s monetary standing, operational practices, and adherence to the accountable gaming necessities set out within the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act. The motion retains all three casinos working underneath the state’s oversight, giving patrons continued assurance that video games are honest and operators are held accountable.

“Year after year, these renewals show that Detroit’s casinos continue to meet the high bar Michigan sets for operating with integrity,” mentioned MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams. “As the industry continues to evolve, our focus remains the same — protecting patrons, supporting responsible gaming, and making sure this remains an industry Michigan can be proud of.”

Beyond leisure, the casinos generate vital income. Under present regulation, the three Detroit casinos remit 19% of adjusted gross receipts in wagering taxes — break up between an 8.1% share to the state and 10.9% to the City of Detroit — along with growth settlement funds. A separate 8.4% tax applies to retail sports activities betting receipts, together with annual regulatory charges. Combined, these funds assist fund metropolis and state packages annually.

Licenses are reviewed and renewed on an annual foundation; the three industrial casinos will subsequent be up for renewal in September 2027.

Additional particulars on Michigan’s gaming legal guidelines and the MGCB’s oversight function can be found at Michigan.gov/MGCB.

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