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Michigan iGaming, Sports Betting Operators Report $169.3M in June Revenue

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Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $169.3 million total internet gaming (iGaming) gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts in June. Gross receipts decreased 8.9% compared to May results.

June iGaming gross receipts totaled $151.0 million and gross sports betting receipts totaled $18.3 million. In May 2023, iGaming gross receipts were $150.6 million and gross sports betting receipts were $35.2 million.

Combined total iGaming and internet sports betting adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for June were $146.1 million, including $136.9 million from iGaming and $9.2 million from internet sports betting — representing a 1.0% increase and 58.0% decrease, respectively, compared to May 2023. Compared to June 2022 reported revenues, iGaming AGR was up by 25.1% and sports betting was up by 83.9%.

Total internet sports betting handle at $227.9 million was down by 21.0% from the $288.3 million handle recorded in May 2023.

The operators reported submitting $28.9 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan during June, including:

  • Internet gaming taxes and fees: $28.4 million
  • Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $545,632

The three Detroit casinos reported paying the City of Detroit $7.4 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees during June, including:

  • Internet gaming taxes and fees: $7.1 million
  • Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $286,569

Tribal operators reported making $3.5 million in payments to governing bodies in June.

During June, a total of 15 operators offered internet gaming and internet sports betting.

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BetMGM lands first-to-market exclusivity for new AGS Rakin’ Bacon! slots

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Three-game rollout starts April 20 on BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, with launches set for May 12 and July 2.

BetMGM has secured exclusive first-to-market rights to upcoming online slot titles from AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon!® franchise, with releases set to roll out across BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, the company said April 20.

The first title, Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes, is available now. Two additional games are scheduled: Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu on May 12 and Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao on July 2.

“The Rakin’ Bacon! franchise is a proven mainstay on casino floors and online,” said Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM. “Securing first-to-market rights is a natural extension of the strong relationship we’ve built with top-tier game suppliers like AGS. As a premier online casino destination, it is our commitment to offer players first access to the most anticipated titles.”

BetMGM said Rakin’ Bacon! games have been among its top-performing content, noting that two slot titles from the franchise placed among the platform’s top 15 iGaming offerings in 2025.

Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS, said, “AGS is focused on bringing the energy of land-based favorites into the digital world in ways that drive real engagement. Our continued partnership with BetMGM and bringing even more Rakin’ Bacon! titles online cements AGS’ commitment to offering standout gaming experiences to players across both platforms.”

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RubyPlay launches Firerose studio for operator-specific casino games

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RubyPlay has launched Firerose, a new studio aimed at building operator-specific casino game experiences, as suppliers and operators push for more branded content to stand out in crowded markets.

The company said Firerose is designed to let operators combine RubyPlay’s existing game catalogue with the studio’s technology and creative resources, using operator-led insight to shape games around an operator’s brand identity rather than standardised supplier content.

RubyPlay said Superbet is among the first operators to launch Firerose-powered titles. The supplier did not disclose game names or specific performance figures, but said early results showed “strong engagement metrics”.

Firerose becomes part of RubyPlay’s multi-studio structure alongside Koala Games, Mad Hat Games, Ruby Studio, and Xslots, which the company said share technology, infrastructure and distribution.

Dima Reiderman , Chief Commercial Officer at RubyPlay, said: ”Firerose represents a deliberate shift in how we think about content creation and partnership. The market is no longer driven solely by volume, but by identity. Operators want experiences that feel native to their brand and help them clearly differentiate in increasingly competitive casino environments.”

Dr. Eyal Loz, CPO at RubyPlay, added: “Firerose was created to put the operator’s voice at the centre of the creative process. Every game starts with their brand, their audience and their story, and our role is to bring that to life through the full weight of RubyPlay’s creative capabilities.

“We’re shaping experiences that players immediately associate with the operator itself. That level of ownership is what allows operators to stand out in increasingly crowded casino environments.”

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Nailed It! Games and Lottomart launch co-branded Goal Bonanza slot

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Nailed It! Games has partnered with Lottomart to release a co-branded edition of its football-themed slot Goal Bonanza, timed for rising player interest ahead of the World Cup period.

The collaboration integrates Lottomart branding into the game, including a striker character in a branded kit set against a floodlit stadium backdrop.

The branded version retains the core mechanics from the original Goal Bonanza, including Wild Reels, escalating multipliers, jackpot-style rewards and the Goal Bonus feature, with momentum driven by consecutive wins and multiplier progression.

Chris Ruddock, Commercial Director at Lottomart, said:

“Football brings huge energy and engagement, especially in a World Cup build-up year. Launching a branded version of Goal Bonanza allows us to bring that excitement directly into our platform in a way that feels uniquely Lottomart. It’s a strong example of the type of creative partnerships we want to keep building.”

Mauro Dos Santos, Business Development Manager at Nailed It! Games, commented:

“At Nailed It! Games, we were thrilled to work on a custom Goal Bonanza game for Lottomart, because we knew it was a perfect opportunity to team up and showcase the game, and to build on our productive partnership. You might say, it was an open goal.”

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