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Totaling $87 million During First Year of Operation |
DETROIT, July 28, 2000 - MGM Grand Detroit Casino,
Detroit�s first gaming facility, will celebrate its first anniversary Saturday,
July 29, 2000. Over the past year, MGM Grand Detroit Casino has donated
almost $2 million dollars in food, clothing and monies as charity and community
contributions, and has made a significant impact on the City of Detroit.
�The casinos have played an important role in the rebirth and economic revitalization of Detroit,� said Mayor Dennis Archer, City of Detroit. �I�m proud to say the benefits of the gaming industry have helped contribute new life to our great city.� �We�re very proud of the positive effect we�ve had on Detroit to date,� said Scott Snow, MGM Grand Detroit Casino president and chief operating officer, �and we expect the impact to grow as we do.�
The Casino Over the past year, many changes have taken place at the casino including the addition of Venti Uno, a new Italian restaurant, the construction of a 2,200 space parking deck, an increase in the number of slot machines and gaming tables, a relocated casting center and the appointment of a new chief operating officer. �We�re excited about the progress we�ve made this past year,� said Snow. �We continue to look for ways to improve the casino and to make it a great place for our guests and cast members.� New Restaurant Venti Uno, Italian for 21, is slated to open August 3. The restaurant, which is owned and operated by MGM Grand, will feature:
MGM Grand Detroit Casino, which will soon welcome its 5 millionth visitor, is expected to operate in the temporary casino for approximately three more years before moving into the permanent facility. MGM MIRAGE� is an entertainment, hotel and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, which owns and/or operates through subsidiaries 18 casino properties on three continents. |
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Kelli Felker Franco Public Relations Group, 313-567-5018 [email protected] for MGM Grand Detroit Casino http://www.mirageresorts.com http://www.mgmgrand.com |