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MGM Grand Inc.
NameMGM Grand Inc.
TypePublic
IndustryGambling, Hospitality
Founded0 1973
FounderKirk Kerkorian
Hq locationParadise, Nevada
Key peopleTerry Lanni, J. Terrence Lanni
ProductsCasinos, Hotels, Resorts

MGM Grand Inc. was a major American corporation in the gaming and hospitality sectors, operating a portfolio of iconic Las Vegas Strip resorts. Founded by financier Kirk Kerkorian, the company was a dominant force in Nevada's casino landscape throughout the late 20th century. Its flagship property, the original MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, was a landmark until its sale and rebranding following a catastrophic fire.

History

The company was incorporated in Delaware in 1973 by Kirk Kerkorian through his holding company, Tracinda Corporation. Its first major project was the construction of the original MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada, which opened in 1973 and was briefly the world's largest hotel. A devastating fire in 1980 caused significant loss of life and led to major reforms in fire safety codes. In 1986, Kerkorian sold the property to Bally's, which rebranded it as Bally's Las Vegas. The company then focused on developing a new, even larger resort, the MGM Grand Las Vegas, which opened in 1993 on the site of the former Marina Hotel and Casino. This era of expansion positioned the company as a key competitor to rivals like Mirage Resorts and Circus Circus Enterprises.

Properties

The company's primary asset was the MGM Grand Las Vegas, a massive theme hotel complex featuring a distinctive emerald-green glass exterior and a lion-themed motif. The resort housed one of the world's largest casinos, a 15,200-seat arena, and multiple theaters for major entertainment productions. Other significant holdings included the MGM Grand Adventures theme park, which operated adjacent to the main resort from 1993 to 2000. The company also owned and operated the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Reno, a key property in Northern Nevada. These properties were central to the Las Vegas strategy of offering integrated resort experiences combining gambling, lodging, and live entertainment.

Corporate affairs

The company was led for many years by Chairman and CEO Terry Lanni, a respected figure in the gaming industry who had previously held executive roles at Caesars World. Corporate strategy was heavily influenced by its majority shareholder, Kirk Kerkorian, and his Tracinda Corporation. In 2000, in a landmark consolidation within the Las Vegas market, MGM Grand Inc. merged with Mirage Resorts, the company founded by Steve Wynn, to form MGM Mirage (later renamed MGM Resorts International). This merger combined iconic properties like Bellagio, The Mirage, and Treasure Island with the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

Financial performance

As a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, its financial growth was closely tied to the expansion of the MGM Grand Las Vegas and the overall boom in Las Vegas tourism during the 1990s. Revenue streams were diversified across casino gaming, hotel operations, food and beverage, and entertainment, with the MGM Grand Garden Arena hosting major boxing matches and concerts. The company's market valuation increased significantly in the years leading up to the merger with Mirage Resorts, reflecting investor confidence in its large-scale, destination resort model. The merger itself was a multi-billion dollar transaction that reshaped the financial landscape of the global gaming industry.

The company operated under the strict regulatory oversight of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission. The aftermath of the 1980 MGM Grand fire led to numerous lawsuits and a heightened regulatory focus on building and fire codes for all Nevada casinos. As a major gaming licensee, the company was subject to continuous investigations into the suitability of its financial practices and key personnel. Its operations, like all major casino firms, were also scrutinized for compliance with federal laws such as the Bank Secrecy Act and regulations enforced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) concerning money laundering and financial transactions.

Category:Defunct casino companies of the United States Category:Companies based in Paradise, Nevada Category:Companies established in 1973 Category:Companies disestablished in 2000