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MGM Resorts unveils new sports betting experiences in Las Vegas
6 Mar 2020

MGM Resorts' launch of BetMGM in Nevada includes a mobile betting app, the rebranding of MGM Resort's sportsbooks and more than 100 gaming kiosks across MGM's Las Vegas properties.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment names Mark Rose as SVP and CIO
5 Mar 2020

Effective immediately, Rosa is officially appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer to oversee strategic business decisions related to technology across all MGE properties.

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MGM Resorts' responsible gambling program surpasses 1.25 million interactions nationwide
2 Mar 2020

The program focuses on positive, transparent and proactive conversations with players about how to gamble responsibly.

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BetMGM launches sports betting app in Indiana
27 Feb 2020

After entering Indiana through a market-access agreement with Boyd Gaming, BetMGM is now accepting sports wagers throughout The Hoosier State.

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Enhancements are coming to the 2020 WSOP
27 Feb 2020

The 51st Annual World Series of Poker is set to run from 26 May to 15 July at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with seven notable improvements.

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Largest progressive online jackpot in US reaches $3 million
26 Feb 2020

Jackpot slots that feature the prize purse include Melon Madness - The Big One!, Luck O' The Jackpot, Biker Pigs, Loot'en Khamun and Going Nuts.

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888 Poker continues as key World Series of Poker sponsor
20 Feb 2020

This agreement will see 888 Poker resume its prominent sponsorship of the poker series, which is expected to host a record number of players at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, starting from 26 May.

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New Level Radio partners with The Mirage in Las Vegas
18 Feb 2020

In addition, New Level Radio also launched programming for Greystone Miami Beach and Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel, a Louisiana casino destination located in the heart of Cajun Country.

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MGM and Blackstone finalize deal for MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay
14 Feb 2020

The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2020 as Blackstone acquires the Las Vegas real estate assets of the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay for $4.6 billion.

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Jim Murren to step down as chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts
13 Feb 2020

Murren has been chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International since 2008 and has been with the company since 1998. He will continue to serve in his current leadership roles until a successor is appointed.

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Three MGM Las Vegas properties named in Top 100 Hotels in US
5 Feb 2020

The Aria Resort & Casino, Four Seasons Hotel and SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas were the only Las Vegas hotels earning a spot on this prestigious list.

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WSOP $1,500 buy-in events finalized
5 Feb 2020

There will be 25 $1,500 Events in all major variants of poker at this year's World Series of Poker, which begins in Las Vegas in May.

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Adams wins Inaugural Super High Roller Bowl Australia
3 Feb 2020

Canadian Timothy Adams defeated the 16-entrant field to win AU$2,160,000 at the AU$250,000 event held in partnership with the World Poker Tour at The Star Gold Coast in Australia.

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Eight CEOs will chart gaming’s future at East Coast Gaming Congress
1 Feb 2020

The 24th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum will feature keynote speeches by chief executives of eight gaming companies who will address an array of critical issues.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment recruits Gilham as Director of Social Media
31 Jan 2020

Nick Gilham will oversee social strategy, marketing, content, monitoring and operations for all MGE properties.

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