LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") recently disclosed that the Company identified a cybersecurity issue affecting certain of its systems and that its investigation into the issue was ongoing.  On or around September 29, 2023, MGM Resorts determined that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information of some of its customers on September 11, 2023.

The affected information included name, contact information (such as phone number, email address, and postal address), gender, date of birth, and driver's license number.  For a limited number of customers, Social Security number and/or passport number was also affected.  The types of impacted information varied by individual. 

The Company does not believe customer passwords, bank account numbers, or payment card information was affected by this issue. 

Promptly after learning of this issue, MGM Resorts took steps to protect its systems and data, including shutting down certain systems.  The Company also quickly launched an investigation with the assistance of leading cybersecurity experts and is coordinating with law enforcement.  MGM Resorts takes the security of its systems and data very seriously and has put in place additional safeguards to further protect its systems.

MGM Resorts is notifying relevant customers by email as required by applicable law and has arranged to provide those customers with credit monitoring and identity protection services at no cost to them.  Individuals who receive an email from MGM Resorts about this issue should refer to that email for additional information and instructions for enrolling in these services.

MGM Resorts' notice regarding this issue recommends steps relevant customers can take to help protect their information.  The Company has set up a dedicated call center at 800-621-9437 toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 am – 10 pm Central, or Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 7 pm Central (excluding major U.S. holidays). Please reference engagement number B105892 when calling.  The Company also has set up a webpage at www.mgmresorts.com/importantinformation with additional information.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, are not based on historical facts and are subject to risks and uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Examples of such factors include but are not limited to: additional information regarding the extent of the cybersecurity issue that the Company may uncover during its ongoing investigation; the Company's ability to assess and remedy the issue; the scope of personal information that was accessed or obtained by the unauthorized third party and the efficacy of the measures that the Company is implementing to further enhance its system safeguards. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include the risks and uncertainties listed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2023. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

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 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary LeoVegas AB offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. 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" philosophy, 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. 

MGM RESORTS CONTACT: 

BRIAN AHERN
Executive Director, Communications
[email protected]

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