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April 25, 2024

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Social distancing markers and stations are placed throughout the conservatory at the Bellagio in order to maintain a one-way flow of foot traffic Monday June 1, 2020. These new measures are a part of MGM Resorts' 7-point health and safety plan for guests and employees as they re-open to the public this coming Thursday, June 4th.
'Vegas safely is still Vegas': Bellagio ready to welcome visitors back to Strip
MGM Resorts offers a glimpse at Bellagio ahead of this week’s reopening
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
By Brock Radke
Safety and social distancing measures are being installed across every aspect of the resort's operations.
Wynn Resorts' new CEO Matt Maddox reacts as he speaks during an interview at Wynn Las Vegas, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Las Vegas.
Vegas resort executives call for people to stand together, respect humanity
Monday, June 1, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Las Vegas resort executives are calling for social change following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minnesota last week.
The marquee sign at the MGM Grand announces the June 4 reopening on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
MGM Grand joins list of casinos reopening June 4
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
By Las Vegas Sun Staff
MGM Resorts International said today it will reopen the MGM Grand along with two other Las Vegas Strip casinos on June 4. MGM had previously announced plans to initially reopen the Bellagio and New York-New York. The Signature at ...
Christi Callahan pays for her parking at the MGM Grand parking garage Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.
MGM Resorts dumping parking fees
Monday, May 18, 2020
By Las Vegas Sun Staff
MGM Resorts International says it is getting rid of paid parking as it prepares to welcome guests back after the coronavirus shutdown. Free parking is expected to be offered ...
An exterior view of the Bellagio on Aug. 28. 2016.
MGM Resorts to open hotels at maximum 25% capacity
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International will reopen its first Strip resorts after the coronavirus shutdown with only a quarter of hotel rooms available for guests.
An exterior view of the Bellagio on Aug. 28. 2016.
MGM Resorts releases safety plan for reopening casinos
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International has released a seven-point safety plan for reopening its U.S. casinos closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes employee health screening and temperature checks, masks for all workers, and ...
An exterior view the MGM Grand casino Sunday, March 15, 2020. MGM Resorts International has suspended operations at its Las Vegas properties to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus.
Thousands of furloughed MGM workers seek help via company's relief fund
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
More than 5,000 employees have applied for assistance through an MGM Resorts International program to help furloughed workers pay basic living expenses ...
A view of an empty slot area is shown on the casino floor in New York-New York Sunday, March 15, 2020. MGM Resorts International suspended operations at its Las Vegas properties to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus.
MGM Resorts boss: Some employees 'may not return to work this year'
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Some of the 60,000 MGM Resorts International employees furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic may not be recalled, at least not anytime soon. CEO Bill Hornbuckle said a forecast for continued weak tourism portends some furloughed workers might not be back this year ...
An exterior view the MGM Grand casino Sunday, March 15, 2020. MGM Resorts International announced it will temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties beginning Monday to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus.
MGM's Hornbuckle: Virus to change gaming industry for 'foreseeable future'
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International acting CEO Bill Hornbuckle told the company’s employees in a recorded message on Tuesday that “our industry will likely change for the foreseeable future” because of the coronavirus.
Boyz II Men perform during the Vegas Strong Benefit Concert at T-Mobile Arena Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
MGM raises $11 million to help employees with help of show headliners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
By Ray Brewer
MGM Resorts International has raised about $11 million for its Employee Emergency Grant Fund to assist employees impacted ...
Bruno Mars performs at the 2017 BET Awards.
Bruno Mars donates $1 million to MGM employee aid fund
Thursday, March 26, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Pop star Bruno Mars has donated $1 million to an emergency relief fund for MGM Resorts International employees who are out of work because ...
A view of the MGM Grand as seen from Rivea at Delano Las Vegas on Feb. 2, 2016.
MGM providing $1 million in emergency financial aid for employees
Monday, March 23, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International today announced it is beefing up a program to provide financial assistance to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Through an emergency grant fund, MGM will ...
MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle laughs with Roger Taylor during a news conference at the MGM Resorts aviation hangar at McCarran International Airport to kick off Queen + Adam Lambert's 10-date limited engagement, 'The Crown Jewels,' on August 28, 2018 in Las Vegas. The group will play 10 dates at Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas beginning on September 1, 2018.
Hornbuckle named acting CEO for MGM Resorts International
Sunday, March 22, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Hornbuckle, a four-decade gaming industry veteran and a UNLV graduate, previously worked as president and chief operating officer at both Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand ...
A normally busy sidewalk in front of the MGM Grand is nearly empty Sunday, March 15, 2020. MGM Resorts International announced it will temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties beginning Monday to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus.
MGM Resorts to suspend operations in Las Vegas because of COVID-19
Sunday, March 15, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International will suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties beginning Monday to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, the company announced today. Casino operations will be ...
A Screaming Images casino wrap advertising the Canelo Golovkin fight is seen installed on the MGM's exterior, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.
MGM official: No plans to close Vegas casinos over coronavirus concerns
Saturday, March 14, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
MGM Resorts International this morning temporarily closed its Empire City Casino in New York over concerns of the global coronavirus pandemic ...
An exterior view of the MGM Grand hotel-casino Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.
'Demand has decreased significantly': Coronavirus forces layoffs at Strip resort company
Friday, March 13, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Las Vegas Strip companies have spent the week responding to a decline in business as visitors stay away and cancel outings because of coronavirus concerns.
The Hakkasan Grid, a new kinetic light art installation over the dance floor at Hakkasan, is demonstrated Friday, May 24, 2019, at the MGM Grand.
MGM follows Wynn, shuts down nightclubs, dayclubs
Friday, March 13, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Following an announcement by Wynn Resorts on Thursday, MGM Resorts International said today it is suspending all nightclub and dayclub operations. The company made the ...
An exterior view of the MGM Grand hotel-casino Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.
MGM CEO says hotel, convention cancellations up on Strip
Thursday, March 12, 2020
By Bryan Horwath
Hotel and convention cancellations are up at Las Vegas resort properties due to the coronavirus, according to MGM’s top executive. In a news release today, MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren said the company is “actively managing ...