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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH PRCA FOR THE 2010 WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

11/19/2010

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH PRCA FOR THE 2010 WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

Live Entertainment, Beverage Specials and Autograph Signings Highlight 10-day Activities

LAS VEGAS – MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, Luxor and Excalibur have once again partnered with Las Vegas Events and the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) Thursday, Dec. 2 – Saturday, Dec. 11. The resorts will feature a variety of live entertainment, live nightly broadcasts as well as a number of autograph sessions prior to and following all 10 of the WNFR performances.

MGM GRAND

For the third consecutive year MGM Grand will be “Home of the Champions” as the resort hosts more than 15 cowboys throughout the 10 days of competition. The resort will offer guests the opportunity to watch a live telecast each night inside the 740-seat Hollywood Theatre. Special guest appearances, drink specials, door prizes and giveaways will be available to all WNFR fans in attendance.

Throughout the 10-day event, fans can visit the “Gold Buckle Zone” located at Centrifuge, the entertainment bar featuring a progressive music program in an energetic environment, where World Champion Trevor Brazile’s Championship Gold Buckles and Saddles will be on display. Special fan NFR room and ticket packages are available as well by calling 855-MGM-4NFR.

WNFR Autograph Signings

Who:
Trevor Brazile – Nine-time World Champion Cowboy
Fred Whitfield – Seven-time World Champion Tie-down Roper
Billy Etbauer – Five-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
Will Lowe – Three-time World Champion Bareback Rider
Brittany Pozzi – Current World Champion Barrel Racer
Patrick Smith – World Champion Team Roper
Josh Peek – Tie-down Roper and Steer Wrestler
Cody Ohl – Tie-down Roper
Stran Smith – Tie-down Roper
Tuf Cooper – Tie-down Roper
Clint Cooper – Tie-down Roper
Wes Stevenson – Bareback Rider
Bobby Mote – Bareback Rider
Travis Tryan – Team Roper
Angie Meadors – Barrel Racer

Where: MGM Grand Hotel Lobby

When:
Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 9
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

NASCAR Appearance & Autograph Signing

In addition to the rodeo activities, NASCAR fans will have the chance to meet driver Matt Kenseth. Kenseth, driver of the Crown Royal No. 17 and winner of multiple NASCAR events, will sign autographs for fans Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the hotel lobby. The Crown Royal NASCAR No. 17 car will be on display in the lobby from November 30 – December 4.

Studio 54/NFR Post-parties

Where: Studio 54, the two-story nightclub featuring state-of-the-art sound and live music nightly.
When: Friday, Dec. 10 – MGM Grand’s WNFR All-Star Fans After-Party (all MGM Grand hosted cowboys are scheduled to appear)
Saturday, Dec. 11 – VIP post-party hosted by Trevor Brazile

Time: 10 p.m. each night

Price: Cover charge applies to each night’s festivities. Crown Royal and Bacardi drink specials will be offered nightly. Visit www.mgmgrand.com/nfr for more information.

THE MIRAGE
The 5th Annual “Rodeo Vegas” event inside The Mirage Race & Sports Book will include nightly live broadcasts of all of the Wrangler NFR action as well as prize drawings and giveaways from Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s, Wrangler, AT&T and more throughout the broadcasts. As the Official Wrangler NFR After-Party site of the PRCA, “Rodeo Vegas” presents nightly live entertainment over the course of the 10-day WNFR competition with complimentary admission.

On Saturday, Dec. 11, The Mirage will host the Official WNFR World Champion Awards Show and 10th Night After-Party which will include a presentation of awards to the 2010 PRCA World Champions and recognition of all WNFR contestants. The evening will include live performances by select country music artists, exclusive prize giveaways, celebrity appearances and much more.

Live Entertainment

Thursday, Dec. 2
Route 66

Friday/Saturday, Dec. 3 & 4
Derryl Perry

Sunday/Monday, Dec. 5 & 6
David Bradley

Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 7-9
Hey Romeo

Friday, Dec. 10
Members of George Strait’s Ace in The Hole Band

Saturday, Dec. 11
Official WNFR World Champion Awards Show and 10th
Night After-Party

MONTE CARLO

Monte Carlo will participate in the 2010 Wrangler NFR with nightly live broadcasts throughout the resort including inside The Pub as well as in the Race & Sports Book, BRAND Steakhouse and Diablo’s Cantina. Daily activities including The Cowboy Corral, offering fans a variety of food specials, will be located inside the Buffet from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., while the BBQ Pit will be inside The Pub from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. with Jack Daniel’s drink specials and nightly entertainment. Drink specials include a 40-oz. Monte Carlo Beer Boot offered to guests at various venues throughout the property beginning at only $15.

The Pub at Monte Carlo will entertain fans as it looks to crown a Ms. Monte Carlo Rodeo. Competitions will be held nightly at 11 p.m. (9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4) which include a variety of category prizes ranging from $200 - $1,000 in cash. WNFR rider jackets and future WNFR performance tickets also will be given away to lucky fans in attendance. Entry to all rodeo functions including the Bareback Riders’ autograph session Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. is complimentary. Round-trip complimentary shuttle service from Monte Carlo to each NFR performance also will be provided to all rodeo fans.

Live Entertainment at The Pub at 10:30 p.m.

Thursday/Friday, Dec. 2 & 3
Leavin’ Rustin

Saturday, Dec. 4
Josh Gracin

Sunday, Dec. 5 & Thursday, Dec. 9
Ryan Whyte Maloney Band (9:30 p.m. on Sunday)

Monday/Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 7
Whiskey Revival

Wednesday, Dec. 8
Seth Turner

Friday/Saturday, Dec. 10 & 11
Pamlyn King Band

Live Entertainment at BRAND Lounge at 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 2 & 9
On the Mic Country Karaoke

Friday/Saturday, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11
DJ Guy Williams

Tuesday, Dec. 7
Tuesday Night Live Western Karaoke

Wednesday, Dec. 8
Las Vegas Unplugged Down Home Style

LUXOR & EXCALIBUR
Luxor and Excalibur will both join in the 2010 Wrangler NFR action with nightly live broadcasts throughout the two resorts including inside Luxor’s Aurora, Liquidity and Flight as well as Octane and The Lounge at Excalibur. Luxor’s Pyramid Café will offer menu specials while Tender Steakhouse at Luxor and Excalibur’s Steakhouse at Camelot will feature daily Prix Fixe menus beginning at $29. Crown Royal and other daily drink specials also will be available at many of the bars and lounges.

Complimentary autograph sessions will be held at both Luxor and Excalibur during the second week of competition. Luxor is scheduled to host some of the top cowboys including Cody Whitney and Clayton Williams on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. The WNFR Barrel Racers will sign autographs for fans Wednesday, Dec. 8 from noon – 1 p.m. at The Lounge at Excalibur. Top riders including Brittany Pozzi, Lindsay Sears, Sherri Cervi and Jill Moody are scheduled to appear.

Live performances by Bert Lynch will highlight the entertainment at Luxor’s Aurora Lounge. He will perform Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4 beginning at 9:30 p.m. The Lounge at Excalibur also will host nightly performances from 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. with the band Legendary.

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Contact:
Scott Ghertner
(702) 650-7565
MGM Resorts International Public Relations

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