October's gambling revenue figures indicated a decline in patronage, with the three casinos collectively reporting $81.7 million in adjusted gross receipts from most in-person gambling activities, marking a 22% decrease from September. While the casinos managed to stay operational with the assistance of management staff during the strikes, unions representing the workers encouraged patrons to refrain from entering the establishments and using online betting apps until the strikes concluded.
The strike, initiated by 3,700 workers on October 17, affected all three Detroit casinos, with resolutions reached for MotorCity and Hollywood Casino at Greektown on Sunday night after workers ratified new five-year contract agreements.
Detroit's casino landscape faced a downturn in revenues during October, as the impact of a workers' strike reverberated through both online gambling in Michigan and in-person visits to the city's casinos, as reported by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
