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MEMORIAL DAY: MGM RESORTS REMEMBERS & HONORS FALLEN HEROES

· Monday, May 31 is Memorial Day - a time to remember and honor those who have lost their lives serving our country.

· MGM Resorts is committed to actively recruiting and employing military men and women.

· The company is a proud member of the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies aiming to place one million U.S. military members and veterans into meaningful and rewarding careers.#

· Quay Eady, Director of Table Game Analytics, MGM Resorts: "As an MGM Resorts employee and a Veteran, I feel proud to be affiliated with an organization that really supports Veterans on their journey after the military. We're actively hiring Veterans from all branches and there are so many programs for employees here that can help you with any type of stress or anything that you're dealing with so that you can make sure you can get what you need from your time with MGM Resorts."

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MGM RESORTS CONTINUES HIRING PUSH; MGM NORTHFIELD PARK JOB FAIR JUNE 17

· MGM Resorts is continuing its efforts to recruit new employees in Las Vegas and across the country.

· More virtual and in-person hiring fairs for MGM Resorts' properties will be announced in the near future. In the meantime, applications continue to be accepted at careers.mgmresorts.com. Available positions nationwide include everything from guest room attendants, to security officers, front desk team members, pool area jobs, retail positions, food & beverage roles, and more. Many of these jobs are full-time positions and come with benefits.#

· MGM Northfield Park in Ohio has announced plans for an on-site, in-person hiring event on Thursday, June 17. This is in partnership with Indeed. MGM Northfield Park is recruiting for food and beverage team members, security officers, environmental services positions, and more. Interested candidates must register and reserve an interview time in advance via Indeed.com.#

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ALLY EWING WINS BANK OF HOPE LPGA MATCH-PLAY HOSTED BY SHADOW CREEK

· Ally Ewing won this weekend's The Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. This was the first time that the MGM Resorts-owned golf course hosted an LPGA event.

· The field featured the world's top women golfers playing three days of round-robin group matches to determine the final 16-player bracket. From there, the tournament proceeded with single-elimination head's-up matches to determine the two players who faced off in Sunday's championship match.

· Several of MGM Resorts Golf Ambassadors participated -- including Natalie Gulbis, Danielle Kang, and Anna Nordquist. MGM Resorts and BetMGM are both official partners of the LPGA Tour.#

· Lance Evans, SVP Sports & Sponsorships, MGM Resorts:"The Bank of Hope Match-Play event has been really great. We've been able to put the spotlight on Shadow Creek, BetMGM, and MGM Resorts while continuing to show our support for women's sports and the community, all while helping the Shriners Hospitals for Children. This event has gone a long way in showing that Las Vegas is climbing back. Sports is such a big part of Las Vegas and it's great knowing the LPGA will be coming back for years to come."

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BETMGM LAUNCHES LIVE STUDIO SHOW WITH NBA TV, PARTNERS WITH NYRA BETS

· BetMGM, the NBA, and Turner Sports have launched NBABet presented by BetMGM, NBA TV's first live studio show dedicated to betting-focused information and analysis.

· As the presenting partner of NBABet, BetMGM's data feed will be integrated and the latest BetMGM NBA odds will be shown throughout each weekly 30-minute show.#

· Also, BetMGM has formed a partnership with NYRA Bets, the official online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association.

· The deal will allow BetMGM customers to watch and wager on premier Thoroughbred, Harness, and Quarter Horse races at more than 200 tracks around the world.#

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BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE SET FOR JUNE 5 AT MGM NORTHFIELD PARK

· On June 5, the Northfield Park harness racing track at MGM Northfield Park in Ohio is set to host the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie.

· The race features harness racing's finest open-class pacers from across North America.

· The Battle of Lake Erie is Northfield Park's longest running stakes event and dates back to 1986.#

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EMPIRE CITY CASINO HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE

· Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York hosted a blood drive this past week in support of the New York Blood Center.

· More than 40 Empire City Casino employees and community members participated.

· The blood drive occurred at a time when every donation is vital. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the Blood Center's collections this past year.#

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