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March 29, 2024

MGM Resorts International

Brandon Perry, left, Director of HR Initiatives with MGM Resorts International, and Robert Ulmer, right, Dean of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs at UNLV, help Foster Youth Initiative participant Jorge Garcia, center, with his job interview skills Aug. 2, 2021. (Lonnie Timmons III/UNLV Photo Services)
How UNLV and MGM Resorts are putting former foster care youths on right track
Saturday, November 27, 2021
UNLV and one of the area’s biggest employers are partnering on a job training program to help former foster youth overcome the long odds of their circumstance.
U.S. Army Capt. Luis Avila, who was injured in Afghanistan, moves with a procession Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, during the United Service Organizations' Salute to the Troops event hosted by MGM Resorts International.
MGM Resorts recognizes wounded veterans with free trip to Las Vegas
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
As dozens of wounded military veterans made their way down a hallway at the Mirage, onlookers waved small American flags and held up signs. The signs — most featuring red, white and blue lettering — relayed messages such as “Thank you” and “We love our vets.”
Workers Terence McAllister, left, and Jose Reynoso set up an exhibit of Pablo Picasso paintings and ceramics Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. The exhibit, which is open to the public today, Friday and Saturday, is a preview of 11 works in an auction, “Picasso: Masterworks from the MGM Resorts Fine Art Collection.”
In rare Las Vegas auction, Picassos from MGM Resorts collection could bring up to $100M
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Sotheby’s auctions typically take place in locales such as New York, London, Paris, Milan and Hong Kong, and this weekend will mark the first time that one of the firm’s marquee auctions will be in Las Vegas ...
Lady Gaga performs during her 'JAZZ & PIANO' residency at Park Theater at Park MGM on January 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Glitz, glamour and Gaga: ‘Jazz & Piano’ provides quintessential Vegas show experience
Music review:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
For more than two hours Thursday, Gaga — backed by a full orchestra and the Brian Newman Quintet — entertained with standards from the Great American Songbook, including numbers from Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Bart Howard and Frank Loesser. Gaga also delivered stripped-down versions of four of her own hits — “Is anyone here a fan of my old records?” she asked shyly — including “Born This Way” and “ Poker Face.”
Alanis Morissette performs at T-Mobile arena Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. YASMINA CHAVEZ
Alanis Morissette’s T-Mobile concert boils down to: ‘Everything is just fine, fine, fine’
Concert review:
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Morissette captivated throughout a setlist that paid homage to “Jagged Little Pill” — the first five songs she sang — including the megahits “Hand in My Pocket” and “You Learn” — were from the album. The night, however, also included …
An aerial view of the Cosmopolitan.
MGM taking over operations of Cosmopolitan
Monday, September 27, 2021
MGM Resorts International is expanding its footprint on the Las Vegas Strip, announcing this morning it has agreed to purchase operations of the Cosmopolitan for $1.6 billion. The deal calls for MGM to enter into a 30-year lease agreement, with three 10-year renewal options, according to a news release. At the same time ...
An exterior view of the Palms Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Longtime MGM Resorts employee named general manager of Palms
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
A former New York-New York executive has been named general manager of the Palms, according to a news release. Cynthia Kiser Murphey recently was hired for ...
A view of the atrium during the reopening of the Mirage Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Hornbuckle: MGM 'going full steam ahead' despite uncertainty of virus variant
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
In the middle of a summer pandemic rebound, the CEO of MGM Resorts International said Wednesday it’s too early to tell if the rise of the delta variant will cool the company’s momentum in Las Vegas.
A couple wearing face masks kisses as they celebrate New Year's Eve along the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, Dec 31, 2020, in Las Vegas.
Tourists in Las Vegas, like the rest of us, are split on the mask mandate
Thursday, July 29, 2021
In spite of their vaccination status, a vast majority of Las Vegas tourists have been going bare-faced since mask mandates for vaccinated people were dropped June 1 …
An exterior view of the Bellagio on Aug. 28. 2016.
MGM resorts, Orix submit proposal to build first casino in Japan
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Reuters reports that U.S. casino operator MGM Resorts International and partner Orix Corp. have submitted a proposal to build their ...
An exterior view of Aria on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.
MGM selling Aria, Vdara real estate on Las Vegas Strip for $3.9 billion
Thursday, July 1, 2021
MGM Resorts International announced today it is selling two of its Strip properties, although it will continue to operate them. MGM has entered into ...
Solar panels are installed as part of the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array, which launched Monday, June 28, 2021. The 100-megawatt solar power facility will produce up to 90% of MGM Resorts International’s Las Vegas daytime power.
Solar farm outside Las Vegas powering MGM resorts on the Strip
Monday, June 28, 2021
When guests play a slot machine or turn on a light at an MGM Resorts International resort on the Las Vegas Strip, much of the electricity comes from a solar farm about ...
An exterior view of the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.
MGM, Station returning to 100% occupancy at Las Vegas casinos
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
MGM Resorts International says casino occupancy at its nine Las Vegas Strip resorts is returning to 100% occupancy with no social distancing. The restrictions have been ...
People pay for parking at the MGM Grand parking garage Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.
MGM Resorts reinstating parking fees at Strip resorts
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
MGM Resorts International is going to start charging for parking again at its Strip resorts on June 1. Locals, however, will receive three hours of ...
An exterior view of the MGM Grand hotel-casino Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.
MGM Resorts sees increase in Strip hotel occupancy rates
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Hotel occupancy at MGM Resorts International properties on the Strip is on the rise. During a quarterly earnings call Wednesday, MGM officials noted a steady increase in ...
The Chicago skyline is seen from the Museum Campus during a cold weather day in Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
Las Vegas resort operator interested in proposed Chicago casino
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
At least one Las Vegas gaming company has expressed interest in operating a proposed casino in Chicago. Wynn Resorts was among several Las Vegas-based ...
Leanne Duong-Ma, owner of Direct Source Procurement,, is interviewed at the Las Vegas Sun newsroom, Thursday, March 4, 2021.
MGM diversity program helps small businesses navigate the pandemic
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
In 2017, Leanne Duong-Ma quit her corporate day job to focus full time on the business she had started four years earlier. Her company, Direct Source Procurement, was growing ...
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MGM Resorts pools in Las Vegas opening on Monday
Friday, February 26, 2021
MGM Resorts International is opening its Las Vegas resort swimming pools Monday. The list includes the Bellagio’s adults-only Mediterranean pool, along with pools at ...