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MGM Grand: Lion Renovation Update
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 May 2012
A crane has landed at MGM Grand.
VT super tipster JakeZ just sent us a photo moments ago which reveals a crane has been brought in to help MGM in the renovation/expansion of the building behind...
Think Casino Mogul: Silver Legacy Declares Bankruptcy
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 May 2012
While in the middle of saving the world, one casino jurisdiction at a time, the great and powerful MGM's partially owned downtown Reno resort Silver Legacy has declared bankruptcy.
Silver Legacy is in possession of $143M...
Jim Murren, Superhero: Book II
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 May 2012
Do you remember the photo of MGM CEO Jim Murren, arms at waist, staring into the future, bedecked in shiny suit and failed mixed use project like Superman?!? Y'know the one that spawned the...
UPDATED: MGM Renovates Lion Exterior
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Apr 2012
MGM Grand's much touted "Grand Renovation" is not only touching the casino floor, lobby and hotel rooms, they're redoing the exterior lion's den. It doesn't appear to be a major reconstruction, probably just...
VegasEats: Jim's Plate
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Apr 2012
Speaking of hot air, Jim Murren has personally launched a nutrition program in all MGM resorts' employee dining rooms, ostensibly designed to get employees to eat better. The program takes the big brotherish...
Photos: MGM Grand's New Executive Queen Suite
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Mar 2012
Hot on the heels of blackjacker1979's excellent feature review of the new Grand King at MGM Grand comes a set of somewhat lousy but still informative photos of the Executive Queen Suite variation on the...
New Feature Posted: Review of New Grand King at MGM Grand
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Mar 2012
Just a quick note to those tuned into the RSS and Twitter feeds that we've posted a new feature article, a fantastic review of the New Grand King at MGM Grand.
As some of you know,...
MGM In Talks To Rebrand Luxor As Hilton
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Feb 2012
Here's an interesting piece from the tips and innuendo file.... someone familiar with the subject but not allowed to publicly discuss it spoke to VT on condition of anonymity that MGM Resorts International is in...
MGM Grand Is Having A Contest
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jan 2012
Time to put that barely used Hotmail or Yahoo! email box to some good use... giving it up to the spam gods in exchange for the opportunity to win a free stay in one of...
The New Hotness: Murrening
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Nov 2011
Fresh on the news that The Street has named MGM Resorts International the "Loser of the Day", we thought we'd take this moment to salute MGM CEO Jim Murren once again for his steadfast campaign...
Morgans Hotel Group Buys Majority Stake In Light Group
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Nov 2011
Today, Morgans Hotel Group announced in a statement that it had reached an agreement to purchase 90% stake in nightlife pioneer The Light Group for $46.5m. The deal calls for a $28.5M cash on...
Sayonara Studio 54!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 Nov 2011
Once again, the rumors have proven true. Studio 54, the longest lasting nightclub venue in Las Vegas will close on January 8th, 2012.
Keeping with its "grand renovation" MGM will be replacing the aging...
M Life Launches Non-Gaming Spend Credits
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Nov 2011
As we reported two months ago, MGM Resorts International is starting to launch non-gaming tier credits to M Life today!
Now, when you swipe your M Life card at MGM owned dining, drinking or entertainment venues,...
MGM Resorts International Starts Marketing Towards Kids
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Oct 2011
MGM Resorts International has registered the above cute little lion cub icon as a "logo mark" targeting children.
Printed matter, namely, catalogs featuring clothing, leather goods, travel bags, games and toys, prerecorded videotapes, audio tapes and...
Trop Watch: Oh Shit
Posted by Chuckmonster on 12 Oct 2011
Three weeks ago, Tropicana abruptly cut short Gladys Knights froshly announced residency at the Tropicana, weeks after giving her an extension.
Two weeks ago, Tropicana terminated their agreement with Nikki Beach brand to operate their lux...
MGM Grand Gets Wrapped
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Oct 2011
Sometime in the last month or so, MGM Grand has added a advertising wraps to the Strip and Tropicana facing quadrants of the green monster. To my knowledge this the first time they've ever...
Peekaboo: The New Rooms At MGM Grand
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Sep 2011
Discussion has erupted on Twitter about whether or not the first two room photos contained in the MGM Grand video in an earlier post are, in fact, the new rooms at MGM Grand.
The hallway...
How To: The MGM Grand
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Sep 2011
Ever wondered how MGM Grand deals with tons and tons and tons of laundry each day? Thanks to the Wall Street Journal Marketwatch, now we know.
Looking at the glossy room and hallway photos, you...
We Now Know What MGM's Green Advantage Is!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Aug 2011
Way back in April, we inquired as to what MGM Resorts International had up its sleeve when they copyrighted the terms "MGM Resorts Green Advantage" and "M life Green Advantage."
Check out the original post.
Well, we...
MGM Trademarks GOLD BUCKLE ZONE
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Aug 2011
This week in MGM trademarks, we're asked to make sense of their latest application for GOLD BUCKLE ZONE.
Could it be buckle as in "shareholders, buckle your seatbelts because this stock ride is gonna be bumpy!"...
Former MGM CEO Terry Lanni, Dead at 68
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Jul 2011
A local blogger is reporting that MGM CEO Terry Lanni has lost his 2+ year battle with cancer. Lanni had a very distinguished career in the gaming biz, overseeing MGM during its run...
MGM Resorts Trademarks TOPTIONAL
Posted by Chuckmonster on 12 Jul 2011
MGM Resorts International d/b/a Mandalay Corp., has applied for and been granted full trademark rights for the term "Toptional" from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
But what ever could MGM wish to use toptional for?...
Mandalay Mile Becomes The Neighborhood
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jul 2011
In this weeks episode of "Stupid Marketing From MGM Resorts" we learn that the Mandalay Mile - the mini-strip of resorts that used to include Manadalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur - has now annexed New...
Slylofts Drops Prices
Posted by MikeE on 5 Jul 2011
I had the pleasure of staying in MGM's top floor havens a few times back when they first introduced them. Loved them, raved plenty about them, and couldn't wait to go back again and again....
MGM Grand Hotel Renovation To Begin September 2011
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Jun 2011
Through the magic that is Criss Angel's butt, we have managed to get a hold of the schedule for the pending MGM Grand room renovations which we reconstructed here. Renovations will begin on the 12th...
MGM PR Rewrites Jim Murren's Wikipedia Entry - AGAIN!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jun 2011
They're back... the MGM PR machine has once again dove into the wily waters of Wikipedia to freshen up CEO Jim Murren's entry, piecemeal restuffing the horseshit we called them on in January.
Wikipedia user...
MGM Now Offering a Buffet of Food and Fine Print
Posted by MikeE on 15 Jun 2011
The buffet: it's more than just all-you-can-eat kitchen scraps from the better restaurants. Now it's being used more aggressively than ever to keep you loyal. From day-long passes first introduced at Excalibur's tapeworm tapas bar...
FMLife: MGM Cuts Comps For Low Rollers
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 May 2011
During yesterday's earnings call MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren told investors that the implementation of M life has resulted in notable cost savings for the company.
We've been able to see a meaningful reduction in...
Rush Performs Moving Pictures at MGM (Again)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Apr 2011
Rush is back in Vegas for the second leg of their Time Machine tour, wherein they perform "Moving Pictures" in its entirety at MGM Grand Garden Arena inside the MGM Grand on Friday June 24,...
What is MGM's Green Advantage?
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Apr 2011
MGM Resorts has filed copyright for two terms last week, MGM Resorts Green Advantage and M Life Green Advantage. The copyright purports to be about "promoting awareness of environmental sustainability issues."
Hrm. I wonder...
Reconstructing The New Rooms at MGM Grand
Posted by Blackjacker1979 on 6 Apr 2011
As our fearless leader reported in a previous post a bit of scouring of an FTP site over on VegasMessageBoard.com has led to documents being leaked about the model rooms being built for a possible...
MGM Grand Hotel Renovation Documents Leaked
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Mar 2011
A pair of crafty Undercover Bosses on VegasMessageBoard.com have unearthed a bundle of contractor documents outlining pending hotel renovations at the MGM Grand. The documents are readily available for download via an open FTP...
Introducing 'The Executives'
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 Mar 2011
Hospitality Leaders MGM Resorts and sbe Join Forces to Launch Global Platform...
There's Gold In Them Thar Internet Poker Rooms!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 24 Mar 2011
Let us mark today - March 24, 2011 - as the day that the brick and mortar casino companies got serious about gaming on the internet.
In a landmark decision by the Nevada Gaming Commission, Caesars...
Tonight On Undercover Boss
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Mar 2011
Tonight on "Undercover Boss" - the product placement reality show - MGM Grand boss Scott Sibella (who apparently has a degree from UNLV in B.S. Hotel Management) dons glasses and wig while pretending to do...
MGM Drops the Non-Smoking Fee
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Feb 2011
Do you remember that $20/night non-smoking room guarantee fee that we reported MGM Grand had started charging a month or so ago?
Well, a few days ago VT super friend Dr. Dave pointed out that the...
MGM Grand Adds Non-Smoking Guarantee Fee
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Jan 2011
Before I quit two years ago, I smoked a pack and a half of cigs a day, double that if I was in Vegas on a bender. It took about a year to get...
Dearly Beloved, We Are Gathered Here To Get Through This Thing Called Mlife
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Jan 2011
Dearly Beloved
We are gathered here today to get through this thing called Mlife.
Electric word Mlife
It means forever and thats a mightly long time
But I'm here to tell you there's something else...
The afterworld... A world of...
MGM Resorts Gets Into Cyber Monday
Posted by MikeE on 29 Nov 2010
A little something different from the folks at MGM Resorts International: Introducing Cyber Monday flight and hotel packages
With food credits bundled in, most the deals pencil out and are even attractive for the casual tourist...
Another Brick In The Wall
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Nov 2010
During intermission of former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters' presentation of The Wall at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday night, my wife turned to me and said "What is this about?" If she...
MGM Postpones MLife Vegas Rollout
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Nov 2010
Those of you eager to get a taste of MGM Resorts International's brand new M Life players club, you're gonna have to wait at least three more months. Lets hope that they're spending...
Vegas Gang #52 : M and Penn, MGM Numbers and More
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Oct 2010
On the most recent episode of the Vegas Gang Podcast, the gang takes on a whole bunch of thorny subjects including Penn National's recently announced debt takeover of M Resort, the August 2010 gaming figures,...
9 World Class Resorts, 108 Ways to Hack
Posted by MikeE on 8 Oct 2010
MGM Resorts Player's Club offers are always bewildering. Why do I get offers from New York New York when I can't even recall the last time I gambled a single dollar through their slots? And...
Lion Incorporated Upgrades Reservations Process
Posted by MikeE on 26 Sep 2010
Kudos to MGM Resorts for simplifying the reservations process. They totally overlooked the fact that it *still* takes not one, but two inquiries to look up room rates on specific dates, but at least now...
WTF: Mlife Website Error Sends Your Trip Details To Strangers
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Sep 2010
Y'know that new Mlife players club website that we've been talking about? Well, VT super reader Donnymac66 took it for a spin last night and decided to check his future Mirage trip itinerary dated...
Coming Soon: MLife iPhone App
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Sep 2010
Inside of a recent presentation to prospective investors, MGM Resorts International has dedicated a full powerpoint slide to the mobile apps they've built for many of their hotel offerings (Aria, Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand, Mandalay...
CityCenter Love Connection
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Sep 2010
Just a quick note to those tuned into the Twitter and RSS feeds that Admiral Hillegas posted a new feature article over on Two Way Hard Three, the first of a three part series looking...
The MGM Grand Pool Is SICK(ening)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 27 Aug 2010
Ooops. Looks like someone forgot to turn of the valve that pumps chlorine into the MGM Grand pool and now at least 100 of our fellow trippers are sick or in the hospital.
More from...
For Sale: Half Stake In City Within A City, Bellagio ADJ
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Aug 2010
Someone strike up the band and pack up the donkeys, as it is looking like the biggest suckers to ever play the casino game - Dubai World - are on the verge of cutting bait...
MGM Giveaway Solicits Video Grovels
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Aug 2010
Loser? Lame ass? Love to grovel or beg for free stuff? Skip our contest and head right over to this one sponsored by the MGM Grand.
MGM Grand is looking for the lamest...
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