BILOXI, Miss., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) today announced the reopening dates of
its Mississippi resorts, the first
of the company's U.S. properties to reopen following closure
earlier this year amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Gold Strike Casino
Resort in Tunica will reopen in a
limited capacity to the public on Monday,
May 25, followed by Biloxi's Beau Rivage Resort & Casino's
reopening Monday, June 1, also in a
limited capacity. Each property will host an invitation-only
weekend ahead of its public reopening.
"Our hearts are with everyone in our communities, and around the
world, who has been personally impacted by this crisis," said
Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts' Acting
CEO and President. "As we plan to reopen our resorts, the health
and safety of our guests and employees guide all of our
decision-making. Getting many of our employees back to work and
welcoming guests through our doors once again will allow us to do
what we do best – entertain. We can't wait."
Health & Safety
Last week, MGM Resorts released its comprehensive "Seven-Point
Safety Plan," a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures
designed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts to
deter the spread of the virus, protect customers and employees and
rapidly respond to potential new cases. The full plan can be
reviewed at www.mgmresorts.com. Key initiatives include:
- Employee screening, temperature checks and Covid-19 specific
training.
- Employees will be required to wear masks; Guests are strongly
encouraged, and in some settings where physical distancing is more
difficult and/or barriers do not exist, will be required to do
so. Examples of where masks will be required include salons,
table games where physical barriers are not in place and elevators
if riding with guests outside of their travel group. Masks will be
provided, free of charge.
- A physical distancing policy will be enforced in public areas,
with floor guides serving as reminders throughout the
properties.
- For areas where physical distancing presents challenges,
plexiglass barriers will be installed, or other measures will be
used to reduce risks for employees and guests.
- MGM Resorts has fabricated handwashing stations that will be
conveniently placed on casino floors.
- Digital menus will be available to view on personal mobile
devices via QR codes in the company's Food & Beverage
outlets.
- To minimize groups congregating while they wait, restaurant
guests will receive a text message notification when their tables
are ready.
- Guestroom Attendants will wear masks and gloves while cleaning
each room and will change gloves between guestrooms.
Per Mississippi Gaming Commission guidelines, a 50 percent
capacity restriction will be enforced, table games and slot
machines will be configured to allow for appropriate physical
distancing, and valet parking will be temporarily discontinued.
Complimentary self-parking will be available for guests.
Gold Strike Casino Resort
Upon reopening May 25, in addition
to the hotel, Gold Strike's food and beverage offerings will
include Pickle & Jam, Chicago Steakhouse, the Buffet and Stage
2. All food within the Buffet will be served by team members; there
will be no self-service. Property amenities will be limited in this
first phase of opening.
Room reservations for dates beginning on May 25 can be made at
www.goldstrike.com.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
With its June 1 opening, in
addition to the hotel, Beau Rivage's food and beverage offerings
will include the Italian restaurant Stalla, Terrace Café and
Snacks. For retail needs, Essentials and BR Etc. will be available
for guests. Property amenities will be limited in this first phase
of opening.
Room reservations for dates beginning in June can be made at
www.beaurivage.com.
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 29 unique hotel and destination gaming
offerings in the United States and
Macau, including some of the most
recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM
Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company's 50/50 venture, ROAR Digital
LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through
market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company
is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity
in Japan. Through its "Focused on
What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet"
initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable
future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of
its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates.
The 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, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
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