MGM Resorts International reports developments across its integrated resort, casino, digital gaming, and hospitality operations. Recurring updates cover Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, MGM China in Macau, MGM Digital, and the BetMGM North America venture for sports betting and iGaming. News also includes quarterly operating results, guest-experience investments at MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI, brand partnerships, and capital-allocation actions.
Company announcements also document portfolio changes such as the completed sale of MGM Northfield Park operations and related lease amendments tied to the company’s regional casino footprint.
MGM Resorts International (MGM) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on October 28, 2026.
A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day, with a question-and-answer session to follow. Supplemental slides will be posted before the call.
MGM Resorts (MGM) confirmed on September 23, 2026, that People Incorporated withdrew its proposal to acquire shares it did not already own. Submitted on June 1, 2026, the proposal covered all outstanding MGM Resorts shares outside People's existing holdings. A special committee of MGM Resorts' board negotiated with People over the past several months. MGM Resorts will continue as a standalone company.
Board Chairman Paul Salem cited the company's Las Vegas and regional properties, BetMGM, MGM China and MGM Osaka in support of its standalone strategy.
T-Mobile Arena (MGM) named Henderson-based SMKD BBQ as a new Venue Partner, adding a dedicated SMKD food cart on the arena’s Upper Concourse for games, concerts and other live events.
The partnership, arranged by AEG Global Partnerships, brings SMKD’s smoke-first barbecue and a separate arena-specific, game-day menu to more than 1 million annual T-Mobile Arena guests. SMKD, opened in Henderson less than a year ago by chef Alex Reznik and Ogden Hospitality Group, will showcase items such as The Power Play brisket-and-pulled-pork sandwich, The Pig Which, The White Mama, Pig Candy, banana pudding and cookies, while continuing a sandwich-focused campaign at its Henderson restaurant.
BetMGM (MGM) launched a comprehensive slate of product, pricing and promotional enhancements for the 2026-27 football season across its sportsbook and casino platforms.
New features include Legendary Thursdays bonuses for Thursday night games, BetDefense first-quarter injury protection on eligible player props (not available in AB, MA, ON and PR), Odds Flash premium spread pricing with real-time alerts, expanded Cash Out, and the Ultimate Teams free-to-play game offering a share of a weekly $50,000 Bonus Bets jackpot. A First Bet Offer gives eligible new customers up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their initial wager loses, subject to jurisdictional exclusions and terms.
BetMGM is also adding football-themed casino content, enhancing BetMGM Rewards via a new Rewards Hub, and promoting in-person experiences such as the Tailgate Beach Club and free season-long Survivor and Pick'Em contests at select retail sportsbooks. The company highlighted responsible gambling efforts, including a combined $320,000 commitment with MGM Resorts International and continued expansion of the GameSense program, as it operates in 31 markets.
Paramount+ (PSKY) and T-Mobile Arena have entered a new multi-year partnership to rename the arena’s two-acre outdoor entertainment space as Paramount+ Plaza on the Las Vegas Strip.
The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes Paramount+ an Official Partner and T-Mobile Arena’s Exclusive Streaming Partner, creating a year-round platform to showcase the streaming service’s series, films, live sports and franchises to more than 1 million annual arena visitors. Paramount+ Plaza will debut during Zuffa Boxing’s Garcia vs. Benn fight week, with a public ceremonial weigh-in on Friday, Sept. 11, and on Sept. 12 will feature the Cube lounge inspired by the series MobLand and large-screen coverage of Noche UFC streaming live on Paramount+ from Glendale, Arizona, ahead of the Garcia vs. Benn event at T-Mobile Arena.
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) announced the 2026 roster for the Bellagio Fountain Club during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, taking place November 19-21, 2026. The race-weekend hospitality experience overlooks the fastest stretch of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
The club will feature globally recognized chefs including José Andrés, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Mina, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, plus newcomers such as Maneet Chauhan, Rhoda Magbitang, Britt Rescigno, Eleazar Villanueva, David Nayfeld, Yoroniku, Adept Hospitality’s Sushi Bar, and acclaimed bars led by Shingo Gokan and Schmuck. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, with further MGM Resorts event details to follow.
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) and BetMGM are again partnering with the American Gaming Association to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) in September, including a new combined contribution to responsible gaming research and support programs. Funds will support the International Center for Responsible Gaming, various state problem gambling councils and the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, as well as the Evive Foundation’s digital tools and peer support for those impacted by gambling.
MGM Resorts and BetMGM will expand GameSense responsible gaming messaging in professional sports venues, adding T-Mobile Arena and Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas to existing NFL and MLB locations. The companies report more than 3,000 certified GameSense Advisors across over 45 departments, ongoing company-wide training, targeted BetMGM customer communications, research with Carleton University, collaboration with the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, staff education via EPIC Global Solutions, guest surveys, and a broader social media and internal messaging campaign.
BetMGM (NYSE:MGM) launched “It Happens Here,” a new football-season marketing campaign developed with creative agency CAPE and fronted by actor Jon Hamm. The campaign is the next chapter of BetMGM’s “Make It Legendary” platform and centers on the fictional Legends Lounge, an immersive environment combining elements of a sportsbook, casino, speakeasy and Las Vegas-style entertainment.
According to BetMGM, four new multi-channel spots featuring Hamm will run across TV, social, digital, out-of-home and BetMGM properties throughout the season. The Legends Lounge set was built for the shoot, with plans to extend the concept into future activations and experiences. BetMGM also highlights its presence in 31 markets and reiterates responsible gambling as a key focus, including integration of the GameSense program within its mobile and desktop platforms.
MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) reported that six of its Las Vegas restaurants were honored in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest, giving the company four MICHELIN Stars across three venues, the most of any Las Vegas resort operator. Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand received the Southwest region’s only Two MICHELIN Star rating, while L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and é by José Andrés each earned One MICHELIN Star.
China Poblano by José Andrés was awarded a Bib Gourmand, and Gymkhana at ARIA plus Michael Mina Bellagio were listed as MICHELIN Selected. Joël Robuchon’s General Manager Sean Christopher also received the 2026 MICHELIN Service Award, highlighting service excellence at the flagship restaurant.
MGM (NYSE:MGM) reported that the MGM Resorts Foundation is awarding more than $4.6 million in employee- and guest-funded grants to 211 nonprofit organizations in communities where its employees live and work. Grants support charities across Nevada, Michigan, Ohio, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and the greater Washington, D.C. area.
According to MGM Resorts, 87 employee volunteers on Community Grant Councils reviewed hundreds of applications and helped direct funding to local and multi‑region nonprofits such as Shoes That Fit and Gamers Outreach.