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MGM RESORTS REMEMBERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

1. This past week, MGM Resorts President & CEO Bill Hornbuckle participated in a tree planting event and bench dedication at Heers Park in Las Vegas.

1. A team of employee volunteers joined in to help plant the trees - which were donated to the City of Las Vegas park by MGM Resorts.

1. The event was held in honor of community members, including MGM Resorts employees, who we have lost as a result of COVID-19.#

1. Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO, MGM Resorts: "This is a day of hope. We hope to continue to do this with the county, continue to plant trees, not just on behalf of lost colleagues, but because it's a good thing to do for this community. We're going to continue to strive to do those kind of things. I have hope that we'll get through this and we will and it will be a brighter day. For today, a memorial to the folks that we've lost and their families, our condolences and we want to say thank you to everyone who has come out today to make this a special day."

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BETMGM LAUNCHES MOBILE SPORTS BETTING & IGAMING IN MICHIGAN

1. BetMGM has launched mobile sports betting and iGaming in Michigan.

1. This means that sports fans are now able to place bets and access an exclusive line of casino games directly from their phones - anywhere in the Wolverine State.

1. Through the BetMGM app, customers can customize pre-game, live in-play, futures and parlay wagers.

1. App users can also access a wide variety of casino games including slot tournaments, progressive jackpots exclusive to Michigan, Blackjack, roulette and video poker.

1. Integration with MGM Resorts' M life Rewards program allows BetMGM Michigan customers the opportunity to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at MGM Resorts properties nationwide, including MGM Grand Detroit, as well as MGM Grand, Bellagio and ARIA in Las Vegas, Borgata in New Jersey, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi.

1. Michigan marks the ninth state in which BetMGM's mobile sports betting is available and the fourth for its online casino.#

1. David Tsai, President, Midwest Group, MGM Resorts:"This is absolutely amazing. As you know, we've had our retail BetMGM Sportsbook operation for almost a year. Now, to be able to have iGaming and mobile sports betting that complements it is great. It's great for our guests. If they want to bet on their phone from the comfort of their home, whether it's in Detroit, Flint, Lansing, the Upper Peninsula, Traverse City, they now have access to all of our great products. It's another sign of our great investment here in Detroit and in the state of Michigan. I also hope that our customers here in Michigan will enjoy earning rewards points for their gaming activity, and now they can redeem it here at MGM Grand Detroit or at any of our casinos in Las Vegas and other cities. I think it's just a fantastic moment all around."

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NHL LEGEND CHRIS CHELIOS SIGNS ON AS A BETMGM AMBASSADOR

1. Hockey Hall of Fame member and three-time Stanley Cup champion Chris Chelios has signed on to become a BetMGM celebrity brand ambassador.

1. As part of the multi-year deal, the Detroit Red Wings legend will make regular radio and TV appearances on behalf of the company.

1. Chelios will also engage with BetMGM customers and MGM Resorts' M life Rewards members through public and private events, provide social media content and participate in marketing campaigns.

1. Chelios enjoyed a 26-season career in the National Hockey League, having played with the Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Thrashers.

1. BetMGM is an Official Partner of the Detroit Red Wings, with whom Chelios won two Stanley Cups.#

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MGM NATIONAL HARBOR PARTICIPATES IN MLK DAY OF SERVICE

1. Team members from MGM National Harbor in Maryland spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday helping to run a "drive-thru" grocery giveaway at the First Baptist Church of Highland Park.

1. Community members facing food insecurity were served with pantry staples.

1. Throughout January, dozens of MGM Resorts employees across the nation are honoring the legacy of Dr. King by participating in community volunteer service initiatives.

1. The projects include making face masks for children battling cancer, planting trees in memory of COVID-19 victims, writing letters to the elderly, and helping to feed people in need.#

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FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS: SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM GRADUATION

1. MGM Resorts recently held a virtual ceremony honoring a new class of graduates from the company's Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program.

1. The 2020 class included the owners of businesses that currently supply goods and services to the company. The mentorship program is managed by MGM Resorts' Procurement Supplier Diversity ambassadors and its aim is to help diverse and women-owned business owners enhance their operations, so they can scale up and strengthen their competitive advantage in the marketplace.

1. The program is in its fourth year - and is a flagship effort of the company with participating suppliers from Las Vegas, Maryland ab.#

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BELLAGIO CONSERVATORY UNVEILS "A SEASON OF LOVE"

1. The Year of the Ox is being celebrated at Bellagio in Las Vegas.

1. The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has unveiled its annual Lunar New Year display - titled "A Season of Love." 

1. Health and safety protocols remain in place throughout the Conservatory and the number of visitors allowed at one time are being closely monitored by operations staff and security to make sure everyone can enjoy the display safely. 

1. Guests will notice a traffic pattern with a single-entry point and a single-exit point. Stanchions and floor decals are in place to help remind guests to remain six-feet apart and to practice physical distancing.

1. "A Season of Love" is on display through March 6th. Bellagio's Conservatory is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Admission is free.#

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MGM Resorts International published this content on 24 January 2021 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 25 January 2021 04:45:05 UTC