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MGM Resorts International News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Massive slot jackpot and horse racing payouts edition
20 May 2022
A Florida casino paid out over $1 million to a lucky slot player, a horse racing bettor at Mohegan Sun nailed a superfecta bet on the Kentucky Derby, and we have several stories out of Las Vegas.
MGM Resorts completes acquisition of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
17 May 2022
MGM Resorts International announced the closing of its transaction with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $1.625 billion.
TAPPP and BetMGM announce expansion of BetMGM gift cards
17 May 2022
The amount of stores carrying BetMGM prepaid cards will roughly double from around 6,000 to more than 12,000 in the current quarter.
Beau Rivage Casino welcomes theatrical circus sensation FUNAMBULA
10 May 2022
Comedic daredevil Bello Nock returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to headline limited summer engagement, 28 May - 23 June.
BetMGM named sports betting partner of Houston Astros
9 May 2022
Under the agreement, BetMGM signage will be prominently featured at the Major League Baseball team's home park, including a permanent outfield wall sign and rotational promotional messaging behind home plate.
BetMGM announces BetMGM Poker Championship
6 May 2022
The first BetMGM Poker Championship is scheduled for 23-26 June at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring a $3,500 No Limit Hold'em tournament carrying a $1 million guarantee.
BetMGM, PointsBet fined by Ontario regulator for alleged advertising infractions
5 May 2022
The fines were served to the two sportsbook operators in the newly launched market by the registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario with BetMGM getting hit with $48,000 in penalties and PointsBet taking a hit for $30,000.
Arizona sportsbooks fall just short of $500 million handle in February
4 May 2022
Super Bowl kept business brisk at sportsbooks, which generated nearly $3 billion in wagers over market’s first six months, according to analysts.
MGM Resorts International announces offer to acquire LeoVegas
2 May 2022
MGM Resorts believes the acquisition of LeoVegas will provide a unique opportunity for the company to create a scaled global online gaming business.
BetMGM wins big at EGR North America Awards
27 Apr 2022
The sports betting and digital gaming company has been named Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022.
Beau Rivage opens Mississippi Gulf Coast's first gaming floor Buffalo Zone
22 Apr 2022
The room features 50 player-favorites, such as Buffalo Chief, Buffalo Max, Buffalo Gold, Buffalo Link, Buffalo Gold Revolution, and Buffalo Grand while complementing the 47 other Buffalo-themed games throughout the casino floor.
New MGM President and COO feels right at home in Mississippi
18 Apr 2022
Brandon Dardeau’s rise up the MGM Resorts International ranks has spanned over two decades and now the self-proclaimed “Southern boy” is working a dream job in the Magnolia State, overseeing Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort.
Ontario's legal online gambling market kicks off with a bang
13 Apr 2022
Ontario is expected to generate about $800 million in gross revenue this year. Monday's launch means Ontarians can now wager on casino games, sporting events and other gaming activities.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Poker, Ontario and Las Vegas hotels edition
8 Apr 2022
Headlining the news this week is some major news coming out of Michigan regarding online poker. In addition, we have some familiar and famous places returning to Las Vegas, two major jackpots and Ontario launching its iGaming market.
BetMGM online sports betting and iGaming is live in Ontario
4 Apr 2022
Ontario is BetMGM’s first international market and the 23rd overall in which a BetMGM product is available.
Thriving Coastal Mississippi ready to host annual Southern Gaming Summit
30 Mar 2022
With the gaming industry booming once again in the Magnolia State, the 2022 Southern Gaming Summit heads to Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on the Gulf Coast in May for four days of seminars, networking and a Hall of Fame Gala.
Las Vegas' first-ever NFT-ticketed event
30 Mar 2022
MGM Resorts International is launching Las Vegas' first-ever NFT-enabled live performance experience for dance crew Jabbawockeez' newest production, TIMELESS.
Casino City’s Friday Five: iGaming in Canada edition
25 Mar 2022
Earlier this week, daily fantasy sports was ruled as a game of skill, keeping it legal in New York. In addition, we also have a list of operators set for the iGaming launch in Ontario on 4 April.
MGM Rewards unveils best credit card offer to date
18 Mar 2022
Now through 7 April, newly approved MGM Rewards Mastercard cardmembers can earn $250, awarded as 25,000 bonus points, to use towards accommodations, dining and entertainment.
BetMGM unveils $10 million bracket challenge
14 Mar 2022
BetMGM mobile users can win $10 million by predicting the perfect bracket for March Madness. If no one guesses a perfect bracket, the player that accumulates the most points will win $100,000.
BetMGM launches mobile sports betting in Illinois
7 Mar 2022
Customers in Illinois now can access BetMGM’s online sports wagering platform, providing a variety of betting options as well as access to earn experiences at MGM Resorts’ destinations across the U.S.
BetMGM signs Connor McDavid as brand ambassador
4 Mar 2022
The NHL All-Star center will be featured in BetMGM’s upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions, social media content and fan events.
Max Fisher named General Manager of Gold Strike Casino Resort
22 Feb 2022
In his new role, Fisher will oversee daily operations and be responsible for Gold Strike’s guest experience, financial performance and team development.
Usher announces new Las Vegas residency
17 Feb 2022
Global megastar and eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner Usher will headline a new Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, beginning Friday, 15 July.
BetMGM and Casino del Mar launch sports betting in Puerto Rico
11 Feb 2022
In time for Sunday's Super Bowl, BetMGM now is accepting wagers at the San Juan-based beach resort through 12 kiosks and five betting windows.
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