Entertainment and Special Events News

17 new events added to 2020 WSOP live schedule
23 Jan 2020

Freezeout Series, Mystery Bounty and Super High Roller events will be included as part of the 51st World Series of Poker WSOP from 26 May 26 to 15 July, 2020 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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MGM Resorts named a gaming partner of Las Vegas Raiders
23 Jan 2020

MGM Resorts to serve as an official home of the new NFL team's pregame and postgame party and founding partner of Allegiant Stadium.

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Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Las Vegas to host "The Last Great Party Weekend"
23 Jan 2020

Before shutting its doors on 3 February, the off-Strip property will offer free entertainment, food and beverage specials and more during Super Bowl Weekend.

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Gold Strike Casino welcomes comedian Jo Koy on 6 February
8 Jan 2020

Known for his appearances on “Chelsea Lately” and Netflix special “Comin’ In Hot,”, Koy will bring the “Just Kidding World Tour” to the Mississippi MGM Resorts International property.

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Gold Strike Casino welcomes Tim Buie to lead piano Fridays
7 Jan 2020

The world-renowned piano entertainer will lead dueling pianos each Friday in January at the MGM Resorts International casino is Mississippi.

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Plans to create Hard Rock Casino Bristol unveiled
25 Nov 2019

Once final approval is received from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the citizens of Bristol, Virginia, Hard Rock will operate the proposed resort and casino.

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MGM Resorts appoints Chopra as Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer
20 Nov 2019

Jyoti Chopra will be based in Las Vegas and will report directly to President and COO, Bill Hornbuckle. She will also serve as liaison to the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the company's Board of Directors.

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Real estate assets of Bellagio acquired by Blackstone
19 Nov 2019

As part of the transaction, MGM Resorts has leased the property from the joint venture and continues to manage, operate and be responsible for all aspects of the property on a day-to-day basis.

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2020 WSOP International Circuit schedule solidified
18 Nov 2019

The WSOP International Circuit has confirmed seven additional stops for the 2020 portion of its schedule, including a new stop at the Casino Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, and a return to Paris, France.

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Hard Rock Sacramento at Fire Mountain makes debut
31 Oct 2019

Yesterday, the Northern California resort made its official debut with a Hard Rock Guitar Smash to welcome guests to the destination, with more festivities this weekend.

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Interblock's Stadium wins Land-based Product of the Year at GGAs
30 Oct 2019

The Global Gaming Awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony held at the Sands Expo Convention Center as part of the G2E show.

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Yahoo Sports and BetMGM announce sports betting partnership
29 Oct 2019

Beginning next month in the U.S., BetMGM will power sports betting for Yahoo Sports and create collaborative content experiences and live events. The multiyear deal makes Yahoo Sports the official digital media sports partner of MGM Resorts.

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TAO Restaurant's sixth destination to open at Mohegan Sun
22 Oct 2019

The Connecticut resort will welcome the 10,000-square-foot, 300-seat Pan-Asian restaurant that will open in 2020.

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Bohdanov wins first 2019 WSOPE bracelet
17 Oct 2019

Renat Bohdanov outlasted Norbert Mosonyi after a long heads-up to win the €350 Opener No-Limit Hold'em for €53,654 and a WSOPE Main Event ticket worth €10,350.

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Phil Ruffin purchases Circus Circus Hotel Casino in Las Vegas
16 Oct 2019

Ruffin purchased the 3,767-room property along with its 37 adjacent acres for $825 million, paid with $662.5 million in cash.

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