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MGM Grand Race & Sports Book

10/18/2007 4:15:00 PM


MGM GRAND OPENS NEW RACE & SPORTS BOOK

Opened In Conjunction With 2005 NCAA Men’s/Women’s National Basketball Championships

LAS VEGAS – MGM Grand opened its new Race & Sports Book Thursday, March 17 in conjunction with the first round of the 2005 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. The state-of-the-art 5,300-square-foot betting arena, located near the action of the high-energy Studio 54 nightclub with direct access to the Las Vegas Strip, places guests in the heart of one of MGM Grand’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

The Sports Book, with an adjacent Stage Deli, offers seating for 104 guests, 36 60-inch plasma televisions, eight 42-inch plasmas, six electronic display boards and 17 separate race and sports betting counters.

The Sports Book is the first in the industry to offer “Skyboxes” for its guests. Four Skyboxes, ranging in size from 300-325 square feet, are equipped with the latest technology available including plasma televisions, surround-sound audio and a CD system. The Skyboxes offer a special second-level view and comfortably host eight to 10 guests.

“MGM Grand’s new Race & Sports Book demonstrates our ability to offer another exciting gaming option for our guests,” said Gamal Aziz, president of MGM Grand. “Sports fans have an opportunity to place wagers on their favorite team or event in a highly energized environment.”

The Race Book features 49 seats each with its own 15-inch color television, allowing guests to personally access a network of racing and sporting events from around the globe. There is complimentary beverage service for Race Book guests. MGM Grand’s Race & Sports Book is capable of receiving more than 30 channels of simultaneous action from all major international athletic and racing events, including the four major sports along with boxing, soccer and championship golf.

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Contact:
Scott Ghertner, (702) 650-7508
MGM MIRAGE Public Relations