In a move that just about everyone saw coming, MGM Resorts vaccinations will be required in order to work for the company. Newly hired individuals who work for MGM on an hourly basis must show proof of a vaccination by August 30th. Salaried employees, whether newly hired or not, must show proof by October 15th. No details were provided about what actions may be taken if an employee does not get the vaccination or refuses to comply. However, it’s safe to assume that (at a minimum) they would not be scheduled to work at an MGM property or office. This…

MGM Resorts has many partnerships in place. But one that guests may appreciate is their newest deal with Clorox to be their exclusive provider for disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. In a statement made via their Twitter account, MGM says that their guests health and safety remain a top priority. Therefore, they made Clorox the “Official Guest Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizer Brand of MGM Resorts.” A news release stated that wipes and hand sanitizer would be made available in guest areas such as the casino floor, as well as restaurants and other shared spaces. MGM Resorts has a Seven-Point Safety…

Last year, BetMGM began by operating in just three states. And despite the challenges of a pandemic (or perhaps helped by the pandemic keeping people home) they had grown to operating in ten states. The money was better than expected, too. Bringing in over $178 million in net revenue, significantly beating their target of $150 million. The real profits still lie ahead, however, as the company fully expects to make over $350 million this year… and they are off to a nice start. January numbers are in, and the company has already seen well over $40 million in net revenue….

MGM Resorts has announced that Park MGM Las Vegas will open their doors on September 30, completing the reopening of all of its properties around the world following closures earlier this year amid the Covid-19 crisis. Upon reopening, Park MGM will be The Strip’s first fully smoke-free casino resort. “Opening Park MGM and NoMad represent significant milestones, as they are the last of our properties to welcome back employees and guests alike,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts CEO and President. “The last six months have presented extraordinary challenges and I could not be prouder of the MGM Resorts team for…

Buffalo Wild Wings partners with MGM Resorts International and its sports betting venture, Roar Digital, for a multi-year partnership – a first-of-its-kind alignment between a national sports bar and a gaming leader. In accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, the partnership will deliver sports gaming experiences at a national scale inside Buffalo Wild Wings through MGM’s digital gaming platform, BetMGM. In addition, the deal is expected to spawn collaborations inside MGM properties and sports books, including a new Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar slated to open at Mandalay Bay in 2020. Roar Digital is the 50/50 venture established in July 2018…

Gaming and hospitality firm MGM Resorts International has announced that its MGM Grand Detroit subsidiary has entered into a long-term agreement with NFL American football team the Detroit Lions. Under the deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, the two parties will work together to build a luxurious space at the team’s Ford Field home stadium. The ‘MGM Grand Detroit Tunnel Club’ will accommodate more than 100 fans and guests of the casino during Lions’ home matches and stadium events. Those in attendance at the new facility will have access to an up-close view of Lions players leaving and…