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SPORTS BETTING NOW LIVE AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR; BETMGM LOUISANA PRE-REGISTRATION BEGINS

· Legalized sports betting is now live at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

· The state's first bet was placed by Gov. Larry Hogan at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge. The governor placed a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to face the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Big Game. Other dignitaries were on hand as well, including Washington Football Team legend Joe Theismann and members of the Washington Nationals.

· The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge is one of several sports wagering locations available at MGM National Harbor. The venue features wraparound jumbotron video walls, multiple sports betting kiosks and mobile food and beverage ordering.

· The retail sports betting launch coincides with MGM National Harbor's fifth anniversary celebration.#

· Chris Gumiela, VP BetMGM Marketing, MGM Resorts: "It's an historic moment for the state. It's an historic moment for us here at MGM National Harbor. We're excited to open up the sportsbook to Marylanders and visitors alike that come to our property to experience all of the great amenities that we have here."

· Joe Theismann, Washington Football Team Legend: "Having a sportsbook like this with so many other opportunities here at the MGM National Harbor, it's one of the finest I've ever seen and I've traveled to a lot of different places."

· Also, BetMGM is now open for pre-registration in Louisiana. Customers based in Louisiana can download the BetMGM app and sign-up for an account. This lays the foundation for the launch of BetMGM's digital sports betting platform in the Bayou State - which pending regulatory approvals, will be available in the coming weeks.#

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BLOCKCHAIN EVENT ATTENDEES CONVENE WITH CONFIDENCE AT MGM RESORTS

· Gatherings continue at MGM Resorts properties in Las Vegas, all in line with current health and safety guidelines set forth by the state of Nevada.

· This past week, Real Vision hosted The Takeover - a blockchain conference that brought several hundred attendees to MGM Grand, ARIA, Bellagio, and Park MGM.

· Organizers opted to use MGM Resorts' Convene with Confidence's optional multi-layered screening process to enhance health and safety protocols for the event. This included use of CLEAR Health Pass, rapid on-site testing and vaccine verification.#

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SADELLE'S AT BELLAGIO EARNS SHOW SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

· The Sadelle's team at Bellagio in Las Vegas has been presented with an MGM Resorts SHOW Service Excellence Award.

· The award is presented quarterly to an MGM Resorts team of employees that best demonstrates the company's commitment to providing excellent guest service.

· Sadelle's was recognized for consistently meeting and exceeding the expectations of guests, while elevating the overall dining experience.

· Sadelle's first opened in 2018, overlooking the Bellagio Conservatory, and was recently named one of Las Vegas' best restaurants by The Manual, a men's lifestyle publication.

· Luc Andres, General Manager, Sadelle's:"Everyone has worked so hard as a team. Our guests deserve the best possible service and our goal is to exceed their expectations every time they come to Sadelle's. I'm very proud of our accomplishments. Thank you."

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"COOL YULE" AT THE PARK IN LAS VEGAS

· MGM Resorts has unveiled a new, family-friendly holiday experience on the Las Vegas Strip -- The Coke Zero "Cool Yule" at The Park.

· "Cool Yule" is in operation on select days between now and Dec. 19. It features Santa, breakdancing elves, carolers, twinkling lights and other festive décor. Admission is free.

· The Park sits between New York-New York and Park MGM.#

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BEAU RIVAGE HOLIDAY SHOW, GULF COAST MARATHON RETURNS

· MGM Resorts' Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi is celebrating the holiday season with Christmas in the Air.

· The Broadway-style show features classic and modern holiday songs and transforms the Beau Rivage Theater into a winter wonderland.

· Christmas in the Air runs now through Dec. 26, with two shows daily.#

· On top of that - this past weekend, Beau Rivage was the host resort and casino for the sixth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon.

· The three-day festival of races attracted many of the country's top distance runners. The finish line was across the street from Beau Rivage at MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers, a minor league baseball team and AA affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.#

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MGM RESORTS CONTINUES TO RECRUIT & HIRE NEW EMPLOYEES

· MGM Resorts continues to recruit and hire new employees for a wide-variety of positions across the country.

· Interested candidates can apply for jobs in advance via the MGM Resorts hiring events page.

· The event page is updated frequently - and can be found at careers.mgmresorts.com.

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