LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
MGM Resorts is going "all in" to celebrate the second anniversary
of its M life Rewards' Military & Veterans Program
(MVP) with a poker tournament honoring our military and giving
back to the community. All are welcome to participate with
$100 of each $570 entry donated to local non-profit military
organizations including U.S. Vets, Fisher House, USO, the American
Legion and VFW.
"This tournament is another opportunity for us to say 'thank
you,' bring people together for some fun and support several groups
doing incredible work," said John
Flynn, Vice President, Office of the Chairman and CEO at MGM
Resorts International. "As a member of the armed forces, I am proud
to see the ways we are enhancing this program with special events
like this, resulting in meaningful moments for all service members,
veterans, spouses, our guests and our employees."
Registration will open on July 12.
To learn more, visit our landing page here.
ABOUT MVP
Since launching in July 2017, over 230,000 of our nation's active
military personnel, veterans and their spouses have signed up for
the program. Conceptualized and developed by MGM Resorts' Veterans
Employee Network Group, MVP provides special recognition, offers,
discounts and benefits at MGM Resorts destinations throughout the
U.S.
MVP is just one of the ways the company shows appreciation for
the extraordinary sacrifices of these brave men and women and
provides easy access to benefits and discounts across all MGM
Resorts destinations via a convenient central location –
mgmresorts.com/military. An extension of M life Rewards, MGM
Resorts' premier loyalty program, MVP automatically upgrades
members to the second Tier Level, Pearl, which includes free
self-parking, and provides a dedicated M life Rewards card
identified with the MVP logo. During the past two years, the
special MVP card has allowed employees of MGM Resorts to properly
recognize military members, creating closer connections and
touching moments.
The MGM Resorts Military & Veterans Program is available to
all U.S. active duty, guard, reserve, retired military, veterans
and spouses of eligible military personnel. With a military ID,
they can sign up for the program on-site at MGM Resorts
destinations: Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at
MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, Park MGM, The Mirage,
New York-New York, Luxor, and
Excalibur in Las Vegas; Beau
Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi; MGM Grand Detroit, MGM National
Harbor in Maryland, MGM
Springfield in Massachusetts,
Borgata in Atlantic City and MGM
Northfield Park in Ohio.
Recognizing MGM Resorts' deep commitment to supporting veterans
and their families, MGM Resorts was recently recognized as a Best
for Vets Employer by Military Times. Following a meticulous
and rigorous evaluation process, MGM Resorts was chosen for this
coveted honor because of its company culture, veteran recruiting
and policies, and accommodations for members of National Guard and
reserves.
MGM Resorts has a proud history of supporting military
through various programs and events, including:
- Salute to The Troops. An annual appreciation weekend
hosted at The Mirage created to show gratitude for wounded warriors
and their loved ones.
- Veterans and Family Career Fair. An annual career fair
for veterans and military spouses. In 2018, MGM Resorts' Veterans
Career Fair had more than 400 attendees with over 64 on-the-spot
job offers.
- Veterans Employee Network Group. A company group
dedicated to bringing employees together to learn, network, develop
professional skills and develop ideas to enhance business practices
and guest experiences.
- Active Duty Full Pay and Benefits. MGM Resorts goes
above and beyond what the law requires, offering full pay and
benefits to eligible employees who are called to active duty – with
eligible reemployment after service. Employees who take a Military
Leave of Absence also receive full medical and dental benefit
coverage during their deployment. Military service requires
tremendous personal sacrifice and employees should not have to make
career sacrifices to serve their country. Additionally, in support
of employees who are called into active duty, MGM Resorts may
provide eligible employees with supplemental pay and benefits
during a combat tour for a declared military action.
- Special Events
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- U.S. Veterans Stand Down. In April 2019, MGM Resorts sponsored this annual
program designed to help homeless veterans within their respective
communities. Additionally, employees from MGM Resorts were heavily
engaged in volunteering at the event which serves approximately
1,000 vets in Las Vegas each
year.
- Mobilization Ceremony. In January
2016, Mandalay Bay hosted a mobilization ceremony for the
largest deployment of Nevada Army National Guard soldiers since
2009.
- Nevada's Fisher House
Opening. In 2015, MGM Resorts donated $250,000 to aid the opening of Nevada's first Fisher House for military
veterans. The North Las Vegas
facility provides free lodging for the families of wounded, injured
and ill military members and veterans receiving treatment through
the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System or Mike O'Callaghan
Federal Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base.
For further information, visit M life Rewards. For full details
on the Military & Veterans Program including specific
eligibility requirements, discounts and benefits, visit
mgmresorts.com/military.
**For images and press materials, visit the
MGM Resorts Newsroom**
About MGM Resorts International's M life Rewards
M
life Rewards is MGM Resorts International's premier rewards
program. Members earn benefits for virtually every dollar spent at
18 world-renowned MGM Resorts destinations including Bellagio,
ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay,
Delano Las Vegas, The Mirage, Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur in
Las Vegas; Beau Rivage and Gold
Strike in Mississippi, Borgata in
Atlantic City, MGM Grand Detroit,
MGM National Harbor in Maryland,
MGM Springfield in Massachusetts
and MGM Northfield Park in Ohio. With just one card, M life
Rewards members have access to experiential rewards, personalized
offers and exclusive benefits such as special room rates, pre-sale
entertainment tickets and dedicated lines. Preferred relationships,
including Hyatt, Southwest Airlines, Royal Caribbean International,
Avis Budget Group and Mastercard, extend the reach of M life
Rewards for members throughout the world on land, air and sea. For
more information, visit mlife.com or connect on Facebook or
Twitter.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
30 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of
the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding
throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently
acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rocksino in
Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM
Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in
Macau, and the first
Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The 83,000 global employees of MGM
Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of
FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more
information visit us at mgmresorts.com.
Media Contact
Kenthea
Pedraza
MGM Resorts International
Kpedraza@mgmresorts.com
702-692-6898
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