Daily Archives: Febrero 14, 2025

This agreement marks another step in the development of the highly anticipated venue.

Osaka IR Corporation, a joint venture between MGM Resorts and Orix Corporation, has signed an agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City for an integrated resort plan in Yumeshima, Osaka.

While the casino has already been approved, this meeting was conducted to agree upon the exact location and development of the Osaka-Yumeshima area-specified complex tourist facility area.

The agreement was signed in the Osaka Prefectural Sakishima Government Building, with executives from all companies present.

The three signatories included Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture, Hideyuki Yokoyama, Mayor of Osaka City, and Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts International CEO and President.

In a statement, Hornbuckle said: “This is a significant moment for our company as we officially close the certification process and begin to focus on executing our vision, in partnership with Orix, to build a world-class integrated resort in Osaka.

“We remain passionately committed to this project and look forward to bringing Japan and Osaka best-in-class gaming, entertainment, dining and retail experiences.

“Our vision is to bring MGM’s ‘wow’ DNA from Las Vegas to Osaka and build a resort that will be a source of great pride in the community.”

Currently known as the Specified Integrated Resort Facilities Area Development Plan, this venue would be the first of its kind in Japan.

The gambling industry in Japan has seen a lot of attention recently, despite legislation being passed a few years ago, the country

only approved plans to open its first casino back in April.

It’s believed that the casino will have JPY¥1.8 trillion ($13.5bn) invested into it, with both MGM and Orix having a 40% stake in the company each.

The remaining 20% will be split between local, Osaka-based companies, including the railway and electric power companies.

MGM Resorts’ casino floors will feature slot machines displaying messages with QR codes for access to responsible gaming information.

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have introduced a responsible gaming campaign at nine NFL stadiums.

They will promote their responsible gaming program, GameSense, during the upcoming football season.

GameSense will be promoted at stadiums including Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh Steelers), Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders) and M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore Ravens).

Rhea Loney, Chief Compliance Officer at BetMGM, said: “Throughout the season, GameSense will play a pivotal role in reminding football fans who bet, to do so responsibly.”

MGM Resorts and BetMGM are committing over $1m annually to fund responsible gaming and problem gambling initiatives, including research, advocacy, prevention, marketing and organisational support.

Stephen Martino, SVP Chief Compliance Officer at MGM Resorts, said: “Collaboration among operators and stakeholders is essential to ensure that responsible gaming remains a top priority.”

Casey Clark, SVP of the American Gaming Association, said: “The AGA is proud to work alongside leaders like MGM Resorts and BetMGM to advance responsible gaming every day. Their continued investment to elevate responsibility exemplifies the industry’s commitments and the spirit of Responsible Gaming Education Month.”

MGM Resorts’ casino floors feature slot machines displaying GameSense messaging with QR codes for access to responsible gaming information.

MGM Resorts and BetMGM’s partnership with the American Gaming Association promotes Responsible Gaming Education Month in September, emphasising empowering guests and customers to play responsibly.

Both companies provide employees with responsible gaming training and have invested in creating digital training modules.

BetMGM will host lived-experience fireside chats provided by EPIC Risk Management, a gambling harm and minimisation consultancy.

MGM Resorts will also encourage participation in surveys, highlight leadership perspectives, and feature public service messages on property screens and Las Vegas marquees to promote responsible gaming.

Reward points earned at MGM properties are also able to be exchanged for Marriott Bonvoy points and vice versa.

By Hannah Ward

Global entertainment company, MGM Resorts, has announced its long-term licence agreement with Marriott International to create MGM collection with Marriott Bonvoy.

This resort will represent over 40,000 of MGM’s rooms in Vegas while also incorporating 17 of MGM’s properties.

MGM Resorts has recently planned

to establish a casino in Thailand

and is now expanding within the domestic market by partnering with Marriott International.

Marriott International is a company that has over 8,500 properties, works with 183 countries/territories and has 31 brands; it is based in Bethesda, Maryland USA.

People visit Las Vegas for many of its large industries such as food, wine, gaming and music; because of this MGM and Marriott Bonvoy will provide different benefits for its customers in Vegas.

Reward points earned at MGM properties are also able to be exchanged for Marriott Bonvoy points and vice versa.

From October 2023, the new creation will launch and rooms at many of these resorts can be booked online.

Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts, commented: “This historic, long-term agreement brings together two of the most trusted and iconic brands in hospitality and entertainment.

“We’ve seen first-hand the strong demand from Marriott International customers through our existing relationship at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and this new agreement will enable us to further optimise our overall profitability.”

Four out of 17 MGM Resorts properties joining MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy will also be affiliated with existing Marriott collection brands.

These include Bellagio Resort & Casino will join The Luxury Collection, ARIA Resort & Casino will join Autograph Collection, Park MGM will become part of Tribute Portfolio and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will continue its affiliation with Autograph Collection.