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Tentative deals with MGM and Caesars narrowly avert Las Vegas hotel workers strike
Read full article: Tentative deals with MGM and Caesars narrowly avert Las Vegas hotel workers strikeThe Las Vegas hotel workers union says it has reached a deal with MGM Resorts International, the largest employer on the Las Vegas Strip, on the heels of its breakthrough agreement with Caesars Entertainment.
Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
Read full article: Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino securityThe cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it.
FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across US
Read full article: FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across USCasino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S. The FBI on Tuesday characterized its investigation as ongoing but offered no additional information.
Cybersecurity issue prompts computer shutdowns at MGM Resorts properties across US
Read full article: Cybersecurity issue prompts computer shutdowns at MGM Resorts properties across USCasino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International says a cybersecurity issue led to the shutdown of computer systems at its properties across the U.S. A statement Monday from the Las Vegas-based company said the incident began Sunday, and the extent of its effect on reservation systems and casino floors was not immediately known.
Injured Copperfield trick participant loses lawsuit appeal
Read full article: Injured Copperfield trick participant loses lawsuit appealThe Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a jury’s findings that illusionist David Copperfield and the MGM Grand weren't financially responsible for a British tourist’s injuries during a Las Vegas Strip show in 2013.
Lomachenko, Lopez to give boxing fans a gift: free fight
Read full article: Lomachenko, Lopez to give boxing fans a gift: free fightBoxing fans should be thankful. Theyre getting a quality fight _ and theyre getting it for free. Boxing fans should be thankful, too. They’re getting a quality fight — and they’re getting it for free. It was then that Lopez vowed to chase down a fight with Lomachenko, the masterful Ukrainian who won two Olympic gold medals.
Fewer games, more plexiglass and no smoking -- a look inside MGM Grand Detroit
Read full article: Fewer games, more plexiglass and no smoking -- a look inside MGM Grand DetroitAccording to MGM Midwest COO and President David Tsai, only 40 percent of slot machines will be left running. All of it is costing MGM, and by way of tax dollars, the City of Detroit and the state, millions of dollars. Tsai, who has been with MGM for 13 years said he oversaw the reopening of other casinos in Ohio just last week. He saidWe have Detroit residents currently going to Michigan tribal casinos or casinos in Ohio and Indiana that dont have the level of requirements that we have, he said. The hotel will not be ready to open whenever the casino is allowed to open its doors.
Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las Vegas
Read full article: Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las VegasFILE - In this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo, Tyson Fury, of England, lands a right to Deontay Wilder, left, during a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. Boxing promoter Bob Arum says he plans to stage a card of five fights on June 9 at the MGM Grand. It's the first of a series of fights over the next two months at the Las Vegas hotel. A second fight card will be held two nights later. Hearn told The Athletic that the first fight card is tentatively set for July 15.
Legal sports betting in Michigan to go live just in time for March Madness
Read full article: Legal sports betting in Michigan to go live just in time for March MadnessThe Michigan Gaming Control Board made the announcement Friday that sports fans will be able to bet on March Madness games when the legal betting goes live. MGM Grand in Detroit spent $7 million on a sports lounge and sports book. It will have seven walk-up windows and 15 kiosks. Greektown Casino sports book will be on the third level with kiosks, televisions, a bar and food. Motor City Casino didn’t respond to a comment request about what it has ready for sports betting, but it has met the requirements to begin onsite betting Wednesday.
Detroit Public Safety Foundation hosting its 7th annual Above and Beyond awards ceremony
Read full article: Detroit Public Safety Foundation hosting its 7th annual Above and Beyond awards ceremonyDETROIT – The Detroit Public Safety Foundation will host its 7th Annual Above and Beyond awards ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at MGM Grand in Detroit. Each year during the signature event, DPSF recognizes first responders and civilians for their selfless service to the citizens of Detroit. For full details on the event including award recipients, click here.
Post Malone joins cover band on stage for Sublime cover in Detroit
Read full article: Post Malone joins cover band on stage for Sublime cover in DetroitDETROIT – Collision Six, a Top 40s cover band based in Metro Detroit, was joined by a special guest on Saturday at MGM Grand in Detroit. Malone, who was in town for his Runaway Tour stop at the Little Caesars Arena, stopped by the Axis Lounge to lend his vocals for a cover of Sublime's "Santeria." For a full video of Malone's guest appearance, go to Collision Six's Facebook post. Watch below: