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MGM Resorts International News
MGM Resorts announces two appointments
23 Mar 2020
Chief Operating Officer and President Bill Hornbuckle has been named acting Chief Executive Officer and President, and replacing Murren as the Chair of the Board of Directors will be Paul Salem.
MGM Resorts International announces temporary closure of Mississippi properties
16 Mar 2020
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort will close until further notice, effective Tuesday, 17 March.
COVID-19 takes its toll on US casinos
16 Mar 2020
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa to shut down temporarily
16 Mar 2020
MGM Resorts International announced that it will comply with Governor Murphy's order and will temporarily suspend operations at the Atlantic City resort by 8:00 p.m. today.
MGM Resorts International announces temporary closure of MGM National Harbor
15 Mar 2020
The casino property in Maryland will temporarily close operations by midnight tonight and "will reopen as soon as it is appropriate and safe to do so."
MGM issues statement regarding temporary closures of Las Vegas properties
15 Mar 2020
MGM Resorts International announces today that Las Vegas properties will close until further notice, effective Tuesday, 17 March with casino operations shutting down tomorrow.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission votes to temporarily close three casinos
14 Mar 2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to temporarily suspend operation at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino.
MGM Resorts International announces temporary closure of Empire City Casino
14 Mar 2020
In reaction to the coronavirus outbreak, Empire City Casino in New York suspended operations on Saturday and MGM Resorts anticipates re-opening by March 28, but will continue to re-evaluate the status.
Casino City’s Friday Five: COVID-19 edition
13 Mar 2020
Trade show cancellations are pouring in, sportsbooks that would have been jam packed next week for March Madness will now be empty, and with a travel ban to the U.S. in place, visitation numbers will plummet.
MGM Resorts announces COVID-19 case at The Mirage
12 Mar 2020
The company informed guests and employees that the Southern Nevada Health District has confirmed a case of the 2019 coronavirus involving a guest at The Mirage in early March.
MGM Resorts releases statement on COVID-19 case involving Yonkers Raceway
11 Mar 2020
The company was informed of a case of the coronavirus involving an employee of the Standardbred Owners Association, the harness horsemen racing association, who was based in the Yonkers Raceway race office.
MGM Resorts unveils new sports betting experiences in Las Vegas
6 Mar 2020
MGM Resorts' launch of BetMGM in Nevada includes a mobile betting app, the rebranding of MGM Resort's sportsbooks and more than 100 gaming kiosks across MGM's Las Vegas properties.
MGM Resorts' responsible gambling program surpasses 1.25 million interactions nationwide
2 Mar 2020
The program focuses on positive, transparent and proactive conversations with players about how to gamble responsibly.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Canadian sports betting edition
28 Feb 2020
In this week’s edition, the World Series of Poker is back in headlines, two U.S. states see sports betting progress, a new Las Vegas poker room in unveiled and Canada pushes for an improvement to sports wagering.
BetMGM launches sports betting app in Indiana
27 Feb 2020
After entering Indiana through a market-access agreement with Boyd Gaming, BetMGM is now accepting sports wagers throughout The Hoosier State.
Largest progressive online jackpot in US reaches $3 million
26 Feb 2020
Jackpot slots that feature the prize purse include Melon Madness - The Big One!, Luck O' The Jackpot, Biker Pigs, Loot'en Khamun and Going Nuts.
New Level Radio partners with The Mirage in Las Vegas
18 Feb 2020
In addition, New Level Radio also launched programming for Greystone Miami Beach and Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel, a Louisiana casino destination located in the heart of Cajun Country.
MGM and Blackstone finalize deal for MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay
14 Feb 2020
The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2020 as Blackstone acquires the Las Vegas real estate assets of the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay for $4.6 billion.
Jim Murren to step down as chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts
13 Feb 2020
Murren has been chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International since 2008 and has been with the company since 1998. He will continue to serve in his current leadership roles until a successor is appointed.
Three MGM Las Vegas properties named in Top 100 Hotels in US
5 Feb 2020
The Aria Resort & Casino, Four Seasons Hotel and SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas were the only Las Vegas hotels earning a spot on this prestigious list.
BetMGM mobile sports betting launched in West Virginia
29 Jan 2020
The BetMGM sports betting app arrives in the Mountain State today with exclusive promotions for West Virginia residents.
Jonas Brothers announces Las Vegas residency at Park MGM
24 Jan 2020
On the heels of releasing their first new single of 2020, “What A Man Gotta Do,” GRAMMY Award-nominated trio Jonas Brothers have announced their Las Vegas residency beginning Wednesday, 1 April.
MGM Resorts named a gaming partner of Las Vegas Raiders
23 Jan 2020
MGM Resorts to serve as an official home of the new NFL team's pregame and postgame party and founding partner of Allegiant Stadium.
MGM Resorts to monetize real estate of MGM Grand Las Vegas
20 Jan 2020
In connection with the transaction, MGM Resorts expects to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $2.4 billion and approximately $85 million in MGP operating partnership units.
National Lacrosse League and BetMGM announce partnership
15 Jan 2020
The deal makes BetMGM the exclusive gaming partner of the NLL and marks the first gaming partnership for the sport of lacrosse in the U.S.
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