MGM Mirage chosen to develop regional casino at Birmingham NEC

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The U.S. operator was elected among several international companies

(UK).- The NEC Group announced that MGM Mirage has been chosen to develop a unique multimillion-pound regeneration proposal that, if awarded a license, promises to create a spectacular regional entertainment casino complex - MGM Grand at the NEC - at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.



The NEC conducted a competitive bid between ten UK and international operators, which, among other matters, demanded that the winning bidder demonstrate best value for the community and operational excellence. MGM Mirage, one of the most respected U.S.based gaming and entertainment companies, operates some of the world’s most famous hotels and casinos including MGM Grand, Bellagio and The Mirage in Las Vegas.

Subject to certain contingency provisions being met, including local regulatory approval, applicable licensing, an appropriate tax regime and requisite planning permissions, the proposals are set to deliver up to 3,000 new operational and construction jobs for Birmingham and Solihull. The project also guarantees a multimillion-pound annual revenue stream, which the City of Birmingham - as the owners of the NEC Group - would be free to use to fund a whole range of regeneration schemes year after year.

Commenting on the proposal, Lloyd Nathan, Managing Director, Europe for MGM Mirage Development, said: "We are delighted to have won the NEC bid. We believe the NEC site provides an excellent location and with our unparalleled experience, this joint proposal anticipates creating a showpiece architectural statement combining not just gaming, but also exciting, new entertainment and dining experiences that will redefine the gaming and leisure experience for the West Midlands and the United Kingdom."

With many visitors a day expected to visit a regional casino, a key aspect of the NEC’s appeal is that it is uniquely placed to both attract and handle these additional visitors, some of whom will already be visiting an NEC show.

MGM Mirage will brand the facility "MGM Grand at The NEC", utilizing one of its most recognized brands throughout the world. The project will feature more than 300,000 square feet of entertainment and leisure resort space that will include a casino, an attractive and diverse range of innovative dining experiences, a number of "high energy" entertainment facilities and an adjacent multi-story car park. In addition, the project may include a 300-room, four-star hotel.

The NEC is the UK’s most successful exhibition venue with over 40 percent of UK exhibitions held on the site every year.

Über MGM Resorts International Operations, Inc.:

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ist ein globales Unterhaltungsunternehmen des S&P 500 mit nationalen und internationalen Standorten, das erstklassige Hotels und Casinos, hochmoderne Tagungs- und Konferenzräume, unglaubliche Live- und Theaterunterhaltungserlebnisse bietet und eine umfangreiche Auswahl an Restaurants, Nachtleben und Einzelhandelsangeboten.

Das MGM Resorts-Portfolio umfasst 29 einzigartige Hotel- und Destination-Gaming- Angebote, darunter einige der bekanntesten Resort-Marken der Branche.

Wir betreiben ein Portfolio von Resorts in Las Vegas, darunter Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay und The Mirage, The Signature, Excalibur, Luxor, New York-New York, Park MGM und weitere. In Las Vegas haben wir auch eine bedeutende Beteiligung an CityCenter, dem legendären Hotel, Kongress-, Einzelhandels- und Restaurantkomplex im Herzen des Las Vegas Strip mit ARIA Resort und Casino und Vdara Hotel und Spa, Crystals Retail und Veer Eigentumswohnungen.

Das Unternehmen expandierte in den USA und auf der ganzen Welt und erwarb kürzlich den Betrieb des Empire City Casino in New York und des Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio, das in MGM Northfield Park umbenannt wurde.

Im Jahr 2018 eröffneten MGM Resorts MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau und das erste Hotel der Marke Bellagio in Shanghai.

Die über 80.000 Mitarbeiter von MGM Resorts weltweit sind stolz darauf, dass ihr Unternehmen als eines der weltweit am meisten bewunderten Unternehmen des FORTUNE Magazine anerkannt wurde.

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