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Barry Diller’s People Incorporated plans to buy MGM Resorts for about $18 billion, offering $48.30 per share for the remaining 24.9% stake; if the deal closes, People would own just over 50% and become the controlling shareholder while MGM’s current management would stay in place.
Barry Diller's People Inc. has offered to acquire MGM Resorts for more than $18 billion, proposing $48.30 per share in cash and signaling a move to privatize the Las Vegas operator after owning 26.1% of its stock; the deal would be financed with cash on hand plus debt and equity, and MGM's properties like the Bellagio and Luxor would become privately held if the transaction closes. Diller also noted that AI cannot easily replace the real-world experiences MGM offers; MGM did not immediately comment.
A media company has reportedly offered an $18 billion takeover bid for MGM Resorts, signaling a potential sale of the Las Vegas-based casino operator.
Barry Diller’s People Inc. has proposed an all-cash purchase of MGM Resorts for more than $18 billion, offering $48.30 per share and about a 10.6% premium to MGM’s prior close. People already owns roughly 26.1% of MGM, and the bid signals a strategic shift from digital media to hospitality and travel, with MGM’s Las Vegas properties, Macau, and BetMGM digital arm central to the value. The move follows a wave of casino M&A activity, including Tilman Fertitta’s Caesars deal.
Rapper Flavor Flav will host a July 16-19 Las Vegas event called 'She Got Game' in partnership with MGM Resorts to celebrate the US women’s Olympic ice hockey team’s Milano Cortina gold and honor other female Olympians and Paralympians; he has also launched a GoFundMe to support US female athletes, while USA Hockey had not yet commented on attendance.
MGM Resorts withdrew its bid to develop a full-scale casino in Yonkers due to economic reasons and fierce competition, leaving three other projects in the running for New York state casino licenses, amid political controversy and local disappointment.
MGM Resorts International withdrew its application for a commercial casino license in Yonkers, New York, citing changes in the competitive landscape and licensing terms that no longer align with their investment expectations, despite their ongoing commitment to the property and local community.
MGM Resorts denies claims that Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt, stating that their partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. A source alleged that Mars owed millions to the hospitality empire, but the company has refuted these claims. Mars reportedly makes $90 million ($1.5 million a night) in his current deal with the MGM as part of his residency, which began in 2016. The pop star is known for his talent as a performer and has a history of playing poker before his music career took off.
MGM Resorts denies rumors that Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt, stating that their relationship with the singer is strong and based on mutual respect. The company clarified that Mars has no debt with them and that they are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for their guests together. Reports had suggested that Mars owed a significant sum to MGM, but the company refuted these claims, emphasizing their longstanding partnership with the singer.
MGM Resorts denies rumors claiming that Bruno Mars has a $50 million gambling debt with the casino, stating that the allegations are "completely false" and that Mars has "no debt with MGM." The Grammy winner has been performing Las Vegas residencies since 2016 and has a longstanding partnership with MGM Resorts, including the recent launch of the Pinky Ring cocktail bar and entertainment lounge inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
MGM Resorts denies reports of Bruno Mars having gambling debts in the tens of millions, stating that their relationship with the singer is based on mutual respect and that he has no debt with MGM. The denial comes in response to a report alleging that Mars owed as much as $50 million from table games. MGM emphasized their longstanding partnership with Mars and their excitement to continue creating unforgettable experiences for their guests.
MGM Resorts International reported record results and a 22% increase in net fourth-quarter revenue, with Las Vegas Strip resorts achieving record full year and fourth quarter net revenue. The company attributed the success to major events such as the inaugural Formula 1 race and the Super Bowl, leading to increased profit. MGM also reported buying back approximately 6 million shares for an estimated $249 million and saw increases in diluted earnings per share.
The FBI, along with other law enforcement agencies, has disrupted a major ransomware operation responsible for the MGM cyberattack and targeting hospitals and local governments. The Justice Department has released a decryption tool to help victims free their computer systems from the malicious software used by the group. The ransomware strain, Alphv, has caused significant financial losses, with the MGM attack alone costing around $100 million. The operation seeks to counter the encryption of victim computers and the publication of hacked material on the dark web. However, the primary developers of Alphv are believed to be based in Russia, where they are unlikely to face penalties from law enforcement.
Two major unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, have reached a tentative labor agreement with MGM Resorts International, covering 25,400 workers at eight Las Vegas properties. This agreement comes a day before the strike deadline set by the unions and follows a similar deal with Caesars Entertainment. The agreement includes significant wage increases, workload reduction, increased safety protections, and other benefits. The unions are still negotiating with Wynn Resorts, and the agreement with MGM Resorts is subject to ratification by union members.
MGM Resorts International has reached a historic labor deal with Las Vegas unions, averting a strike that threatened to shut down the Strip. The agreement, which covers 25,470 workers, comes after months of negotiations and includes improved pay, benefits, and safety protections for employees. This deal follows a similar agreement reached by rival Caesars Entertainment with 10,000 workers. The unions' demands for better compensation and benefits have been fueled by a shortage of workers and the record profits earned by casino resort operators in Las Vegas.