Detroit’s three casinos generated $108.2m in November, a 0.1% decrease from $108.3m a year earlier, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. MGM Grand Detroit’s slots and table games revenue rose 3% to $50.7m, while retail sports betting revenue across the three casinos fell 10.8% to $1.7m.
The regulator’s figures show contrasting year-on-year trends in Detroit casino gaming and retail sports betting.
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Former MotorCity Casino security officer Tyrone Davidson sued his former employer. He alleged that the Detroit casino dismissed him during recovery from heart surgery despite medical documents authorising leave.
Michigan’s online gambling market generated $356.3 million in revenue in January, according to figures attributed to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Online casino receipts were $298.3 million, while sports betting receipts were $58 million; operators paid $57.1 million in state taxes and payments.
Reportedly, MGM Grand Detroit appointed Ryan Bufalini to oversee marketing as vice president on 10 September. Bufalini brings more than 25 years of experience in gaming and hospitality.
Illitch Gaming said it closed its purchase of the remaining 50% ownership of Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on 3 August. The deal completes a buyout first announced in June, but the ownership transfer still requires New Jersey regulatory approval, the company said.
MGM Grand Detroit appointed Eric Sprague as vice-president of table games operations, moving him from MGM Springfield, where he was casino operations vice-president. The company said Sprague will oversee table games operations, including guest experience, performance, staff engagement and regulatory compliance.