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MGM Resorts International News
Regulators could decide soon on casinos' exit from Nevada Power
26 Nov 2015
MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands Corp. have all applied to exit their agreements with Nevada Power Co.
Nevada Attorney General says he'd support online gambling ban
26 Nov 2015
Adam Laxalt said he plans to sign a letter supporting a bill backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson that would ban Internet gaming nationwide and end the state's online poker business.
Eldorado completes purchase of MGM's Reno properties
25 Nov 2015
The $72.5 million transaction gives Eldorado ownership in Circus Circus Hotel Casino - Reno and the remaining half of the Silver Legacy.
Inside Gaming: Merger hasn't changed Sartini's business style
23 Nov 2015
The CEO of Golden Entertainment sees no reason to change his or the company's management style.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves three buyouts
20 Nov 2015
Eldorado Resorts' acquisition of MGM's holdings in Reno for $72.5 million will give the company a 32% share of the hotel rooms in the city.
Wynn delays opening of Macau resort
19 Nov 2015
The revised opening date for the $4.1 billion Wynn Palace, now three months behind schedule, is now June 25, 2016.
American Gaming Association to investigate 'rational alternative' to sports betting laws
12 Nov 2015
The gaming industry's largest trade group says it will spend 2016 determining if "a rational alternative" exists to the nation's current sports wagering laws, which legally allows the activity to take place in just four states.
Treasure Island owner's $1.3 billion bid for The Mirage rejected
11 Nov 2015
Phil Ruffin said MGM Resorts turned down the offer and instead chose to go with a real estate investment trust.
Inside Gaming: North Strip needs a face lift
11 Nov 2015
Other than SLS and Circus Circus, the north section of Las Vegas Boulevard is a mix of small retail malls, empty land, unfinished developments and closed properties.
Inside Gaming: MGM's REIT won't send the industry into a frenzy
8 Nov 2015
Unlike the real estate investment trusts started over the last few years by Penn National, Pinnacle and Caesars, MGM's move into an REIT is a "different animal," according to one industry analyst.
Gaming Control Board OK's Eldorado's purchase of MGM's Reno casinos
6 Nov 2015
The Nevada Gaming Commission will rule on the sale of the Circus Circus and the remaining half of the Silver Legacy on Nov. 19.
MGM employees give back to veterans
5 Nov 2015
MGM Resorts International employees visited Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the Nevada State Veterans Home as part of the company's "Boots to Business" training.
Inside Gaming: East Fremont development helps downtown casinos boom
4 Nov 2015
Downtown gaming revenue has increased in eight consecutive months, including September's 9% jump.
Macau gaming revenue dips for the 17th straight month
3 Nov 2015
The market's gaming revenue is now down 35.5 percent for the year through October.
Social gaming revolutionizes the casino floor as revenue continues to grow
1 Nov 2015
Social casino revenue will reach $3.3 billion this year and could top $4 billion by 2017, according to gaming analyst Adam Krejcik.
MGM Resorts forms REIT with 10 properties
30 Oct 2015
The company says the formation of a real estate investment trust will offer "strategic and financial benefits."
Eldorado posts Q3 results
27 Oct 2015
The company will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. today.
Eldorado Resorts reverses Q3 net loss
27 Oct 2015
The company still reported an overall decline in revenue, but management believes the company is on the right path to increasing its profitability.
Industry leaders say other cities trying to attract Vegas' trade shows
23 Oct 2015
The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee and several trade show managers believe that Las Vegas' trade show industry is in considerable danger of being poached.
Boyd Gaming not getting on the DFS train
23 Oct 2015
The casino operator's CEO told analysts on Thursday that the company does not have any plans to break into the recently popular, largely unregulated daily fantasy sports industry.
Strip Arena owners launching VIP membership deal
22 Oct 2015
The deals will allow VIP club members to buy tickets pre-sale for the majority of events at the venue.
Sheldon Adelson calls Macau environment 'challenging'
22 Oct 2015
Las Vegas Sands Corp. saw revenues decline in Macau, but had a positive quarter in its other markets.
Japanese lawmakers table casino expansion legislation
22 Oct 2015
The Japanese legislative body decided not to hold a special legislative session in the fall, which means that 2016 is now the earliest possibility for passing new gaming bills.
Riviera demolition part of giant puzzle
20 Oct 2015
The safe demolition of the iconic casino is expected to be completed by early 2017.
DraftKings, FanDuel block Nevada players' access to sites
19 Oct 2015
The Nevada Gaming Control board earlier this week ruled that daily fantasy sports constitutes gambling, and therefore DFS sites require a gaming license to operate in Nevada.
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