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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES RYAN ABBOUSHI AS PRESIDENT OF ENTERTAINMENT

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MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has appointed Ryan Abboushi as its new President of Entertainment, effective June 16. Abboushi, a veteran talent agent with 16 years of experience at Creative Arts Agency (CAA), will lead MGM's entertainment programming and operations strategy. In his role, he will oversee venue utilization, show bookings, talent management, and partner relationships.

Prior to his 16-year tenure at CAA, where he packaged and sold numerous films, television shows, and specials, Abboushi worked at William Morris Agency. The USC graduate will be tasked with building scalable, branded entertainment experiences across MGM Resorts' destinations, aiming to strengthen the company's position as a world-class leader in live entertainment and immersive experiences.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ha nominato Ryan Abboushi come nuovo Presidente dell'Intrattenimento, con decorrenza dal 16 giugno. Abboushi, un esperto agente di talenti con 16 anni di esperienza presso la Creative Arts Agency (CAA), guiderà la strategia di programmazione e operazioni di intrattenimento di MGM. Nel suo ruolo, supervisionerà l'utilizzo delle sedi, la prenotazione degli spettacoli, la gestione dei talenti e le relazioni con i partner.

Prima dei suoi 16 anni alla CAA, dove ha curato e venduto numerosi film, programmi televisivi e speciali, Abboushi ha lavorato presso la William Morris Agency. Laureato alla USC, avrà il compito di sviluppare esperienze di intrattenimento scalabili e brandizzate nelle destinazioni di MGM Resorts, con l'obiettivo di rafforzare la posizione dell'azienda come leader mondiale nell'intrattenimento dal vivo e nelle esperienze immersive.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ha nombrado a Ryan Abboushi como su nuevo Presidente de Entretenimiento, efectivo a partir del 16 de junio. Abboushi, un veterano agente de talentos con 16 años de experiencia en Creative Arts Agency (CAA), liderará la estrategia de programación y operaciones de entretenimiento de MGM. En su rol, supervisará la utilización de los recintos, la reserva de espectáculos, la gestión de talentos y las relaciones con socios.

Antes de sus 16 años en CAA, donde empaquetó y vendió numerosas películas, programas de televisión y especiales, Abboushi trabajó en William Morris Agency. Graduado de USC, tendrá la tarea de crear experiencias de entretenimiento escalables y de marca en los destinos de MGM Resorts, con el objetivo de fortalecer la posición de la empresa como líder mundial en entretenimiento en vivo y experiencias inmersivas.

MGM 리조트 인터내셔널(NYSE: MGM)라이언 아부시(Ryan Abboushi)를 신임 엔터테인먼트 사장으로 6월 16일부로 임명했습니다. CAA(Creative Arts Agency)에서 16년 경력의 베테랑 에이전트인 아부시가 MGM의 엔터테인먼트 프로그램 및 운영 전략을 이끌게 됩니다. 그의 역할은 공연장 활용, 쇼 예약, 인재 관리 및 파트너 관계를 총괄하는 것입니다.

CAA에서 16년간 수많은 영화, TV 프로그램, 스페셜을 기획·판매하기 전에는 William Morris Agency에서 근무했습니다. USC 졸업자인 그는 MGM 리조트의 각 목적지에서 확장 가능하고 브랜드화된 엔터테인먼트 경험을 구축해, MGM이 라이브 엔터테인먼트와 몰입형 경험 분야에서 세계적 리더로서의 입지를 강화하는 임무를 맡게 됩니다.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE : MGM) a nommé Ryan Abboushi au poste de Président du Divertissement, à compter du 16 juin. Abboushi, agent de talents expérimenté avec 16 ans d'expérience chez Creative Arts Agency (CAA), dirigera la stratégie de programmation et d'exploitation du divertissement chez MGM. Dans ce rôle, il supervisera l'utilisation des lieux, la réservation des spectacles, la gestion des talents et les relations avec les partenaires.

Avant ses 16 années chez CAA, où il a monté et vendu de nombreux films, émissions de télévision et spéciaux, Abboushi a travaillé chez William Morris Agency. Diplômé de l'USC, il aura pour mission de créer des expériences de divertissement évolutives et de marque à travers les destinations de MGM Resorts, visant à renforcer la position de la société en tant que leader mondial du divertissement en direct et des expériences immersives.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) hat Ryan Abboushi zum neuen Präsidenten für Unterhaltung ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 16. Juni. Abboushi, ein erfahrener Talentagent mit 16 Jahren Erfahrung bei der Creative Arts Agency (CAA), wird die Strategie für Programmgestaltung und Betriebsabläufe im Bereich Unterhaltung bei MGM leiten. In seiner Rolle wird er die Nutzung der Veranstaltungsorte, die Buchung von Shows, das Talentmanagement und die Partnerbeziehungen überwachen.

Vor seiner 16-jährigen Tätigkeit bei CAA, wo er zahlreiche Filme, Fernsehshows und Specials vermittelte und verkaufte, arbeitete Abboushi bei der William Morris Agency. Der USC-Absolvent wird damit beauftragt, skalierbare, markenbezogene Unterhaltungserlebnisse an den MGM Resorts-Standorten zu entwickeln, um die Position des Unternehmens als weltweit führenden Anbieter von Live-Unterhaltung und immersiven Erlebnissen zu stärken.

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  • Strategic hire of an experienced entertainment executive with 16+ years at a prestigious talent agency
  • Potential for enhanced entertainment offerings and venue utilization across MGM properties
  • Opportunity to develop new branded entertainment experiences and content
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Abboushi will lead company's entertainment programming and operations

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that veteran talent agent Ryan Abboushi is joining the company as President of Entertainment. As leader of its entertainment division, Abboushi will oversee MGM Resorts' unified programming and operations strategy to build on and expand its position as a world-class leader in live entertainment and immersive experiences.

"Ryan's leadership and experience will be instrumental in seamlessly integrating art, sports and immersive content at MGM Resorts," said Ari Kastrati, Chief Content, Hospitality and Development Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to Las Vegas, as he delivers unforgettable experiences to our guests."

Abboushi previously spent the last 16 years at the prestigious talent and sports agency, Creative Arts Agency (CAA). While at CAA, he packaged and sold numerous films, television shows and specials, as well as guided the careers of many of the world's most renowned storytellers.

In his new role, Abboushi will provide oversight of MGM Resorts' venue utilization, show bookings, talent management and partner relationships. He also will be responsible for building scalable, branded entertainment and content experiences that can extend across MGM Resorts' many destinations.

Abboushi began his career at William Morris Agency. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. His first day with MGM Resorts will be June 16.

ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers sports betting and online gaming in North America through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary, LV Lion Holding Limited, offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through an integrated resort development in Japan. Through its Focused on What Matters philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on X as well as Facebook and Instagram.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "could," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "likely," "intends," "plans," "pro forma," "projects," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. The Company has based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding the execution of its gaming and entertainment strategy. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise, and the Company may not be able to realize them. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include risks related to the economic and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

Who is Ryan Abboushi and what is his new role at MGM Resorts?

Ryan Abboushi is a veteran talent agent who has been appointed as MGM Resorts' new President of Entertainment. He will oversee the company's entertainment programming and operations strategy, including venue utilization, show bookings, and talent management.

When will Ryan Abboushi start his position at MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM)?

Ryan Abboushi will begin his role as President of Entertainment at MGM Resorts on June 16, 2025.

What was Ryan Abboushi's previous experience before joining MGM?

Prior to joining MGM, Abboushi spent 16 years at Creative Arts Agency (CAA), where he packaged and sold films, television shows, and specials. He began his career at William Morris Agency and is a USC graduate.

What will be Ryan Abboushi's main responsibilities at MGM Resorts?

Abboushi will oversee MGM Resorts' venue utilization, show bookings, talent management, partner relationships, and development of scalable, branded entertainment experiences across the company's destinations.
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