Entertainment and Special Events News

MGM Resorts is rolling out its reimagined loyalty rewards program, MGM Rewards, on 1 February, unlocking access for both gaming and non-gaming guests to the company’s destinations across the country.

Jake Ferro, a 32-year-old poker player originally from Syracuse captured the World Poker Tour Season XIX Player of the Year award by edging out WPT Champions Club members with a deep run in the final event.

Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant will host the World Series of Poker Tournament on Wednesday, 5 January to Saturday, 23 January and will include a Million Dollar Guarantee table on 14 and 15 January.

MGM Resorts International announced the appointment of Brandon Dardeau as President & Chief Operating Officer of Southeast Operations which includes Gold Strike Casino Resort and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

The BetMGM Sportsbook @ EQC features a 500-square-foot video wall, more than a dozen 86" high-definition televisions, 70 DreamSeat leather armchairs, six ticket windows and 30 betting kiosks.

Borgata Bingo gives players access to the first 75-ball real money online bingo product in the U.S., as well as to a host of exclusive slot games and jackpot prizes.

The company announced it has reached an agreement to sell the operations of The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip to Hard Rock International for $1.075 billion in cash.

The coveted gold bracelet in the €10,350 WSOPE Main Event will remain on home soil as Josef Gulas Jr. defeated Johan Guilbert in heads-up play for €1,276,712.

The state's first bet was placed by Gov. Larry Hogan at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge. Hogan placed a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to face the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Super Bowl.

The development of the temporary casino strengthens Hard Rock's presence and commitment to Bristol, marking the brand's first major milestone in the city.

The World Poker Tour returns to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event from 15-19 December.

MGM National Harbor and BetMGM will accept the state’s first sports wagers on Thursday, 9 December at the new BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge.

The WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood runs from 13 January through 26 January and features a $3,500 buy-in championship event with a $2 million guaranteed prize pool.

The two companies will partner for a new WPTDeepStacks online series, featuring 28 events and more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools. The highlight of the festival is the $1,050 buy-in WPTDS Main Event. With ten starting flights, players will have the opportunity to grab their share of the $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

The development of the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort is underway and once completed it will be the largest integrated resort in Northeast Asia with a "foreigners-only" casino, the largest convention facility in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an indoor water dome experience.