MGM MIRAGE Reports Record Third Quarter Results

October 26, 2005
Core Operations Remain Strong; Progress Made on Growth Initiatives
PRNewswire-FirstCall
LAS VEGAS

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) today reported its third quarter 2005 financial results. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations per diluted share ("Adjusted EPS") increased to a third quarter record of $0.38 in 2005, an increase of 36% over the previous third quarter record of $0.28 earned in the 2004 quarter.(1) The strong earnings were driven by the accretive acquisition of the Mandalay Resort Group properties ("Mandalay"), as well as continued strength in core hotel and gaming operations.

Net revenues increased 74% to $1.8 billion for the quarter. Same-store net revenues were $1.1 billion for the quarter, up 10% over prior year. References in this release to "same-store" results reflect the Company's operations excluding the newly acquired Mandalay resorts and Monte Carlo in both periods. Same-store results also exclude Beau Rivage in both periods. Third quarter REVPAR (revenue per available room) at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts increased 9% over the prior year on a same-store basis, following a 10% year-over-year increase in the 2004 quarter. On a pro forma basis (including Mandalay for both periods), REVPAR on the Las Vegas Strip increased 10%.

Current quarter results were negatively impacted by the closure of Beau Rivage following Hurricane Katrina as well as the impact of Hurricane Dennis in July. Beau Rivage earned operating income of $5 million in the current quarter versus $18 million in the prior year; this shortfall equates to approximately $0.03 per diluted share. See below for further discussion of the financial statement impacts of Hurricane Katrina. The current year bad debt provision is also approximately $0.03 per diluted share higher than the prior year's abnormally low provision, negatively affecting the comparison of earnings to the prior year.

Adjusted EPS (and Adjusted Earnings) excludes discontinued operations, preopening and start-up expenses, restructuring costs, property transactions, tax adjustments and gains or losses on early retirement of debt.(2) On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $0.31 in the 2005 quarter from $0.27 in the third quarter of 2004. GAAP diluted earnings per share, including the results of discontinued operations, was also $0.31 in the 2005 period versus $0.45 in 2004. The 2004 quarter included a $74 million pre-tax gain on the sale of MGM Grand Australia.

"Despite the closure of Beau Rivage, we were able to deliver solid operating results, led by continued strength at our Las Vegas Strip resorts," said Terry Lanni, MGM MIRAGE's Chairman and CEO. "We believe trends on the Las Vegas Strip will remain positive in the fourth quarter and into 2006. We are also confident of the Gulf Coast's future, and we are committed to rebuilding quickly. Our goal is to ensure that Beau Rivage remains the premier destination resort on the Gulf Coast for many years to come."

                  Third Quarter 2005 Company Highlights

   *  Generated net revenues of $1.8 billion; on a same-store basis,
      net revenues were $1.1 billion, up 10% from 2004;

   *  Produced property-level EBITDA(3) of $562 million; on a same-store
      basis, property-level EBITDA was $338 million, up 7% over prior year;
      operating income was $340 million in the quarter versus $222 million
      in 2004;

   *  Invested $191 million of capital in the Company's resorts and
      development projects and repurchased $85 million of Company common
      stock, while holding debt levels flat;

   *  Responded rapidly in Mississippi, guaranteeing wages and benefits for
      employees into December 2005 and making significant contributions to
      the community;

   *  Announced further details of Project CityCenter, including an all-star
      lineup of world-class architects, and selected Taubman as the
      Company's retail partner for Project CityCenter;

   *  Opened two new restaurants featuring the world-renowned cuisine of
      legendary chef Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand Las Vegas;

   *  Named 2005 "Corporation of the Year" by the Latin Chamber of Commerce;

   *  Secured employment contracts with the Company's senior management team
      into 2010.

             Financial Statement Impact of Hurricane Katrina

Beau Rivage sustained significant damage in late August 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina and has been closed since and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The Company maintains insurance covering both property damage and business interruption as a result of the storm. The deductible under this coverage is $15 million, based on the amount of damage incurred. Based on current estimates, insurance proceeds are expected to exceed the net book value of damaged assets; therefore, the Company will not record an impairment charge related to the storm and upon ultimate settlement of the claim will likely record a gain. The damaged assets have been written off, and a corresponding insurance receivable has been recorded.

Business interruption coverage covers lost profits and other costs incurred for the construction period plus up to six months following the re-opening of the facility. Expected costs during the interruption period are less than the anticipated business interruption proceeds; therefore, post- storm costs are being offset by the expected recoveries. Post-storm costs and expected recoveries are recorded net within "General and Administrative" expenses, except for depreciation of non-damaged assets, which is classified as "Depreciation and Amortization."

Detailed Financial Results

The following table shows key financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date:

                              Three months ended       Nine months ended
                                 September 30,           September 30,
                              ------------------      -------------------
                                2005       2004        2005         2004
                               ------     ------      ------       ------
                                             (In millions)
   Casino revenue, net         $805.3     $541.0     $2,184.5     $1,651.4
   Non-casino revenue, net    1,002.9      495.4      2,543.8      1,524.0
   Net revenue                1,808.2    1,036.4      4,728.3      3,175.4
   Operating income             340.0      222.4      1,011.1        737.6
   Income from continuing
    operations                   93.2       76.2        345.5        275.0
   Discontinued
    operations, net                --       50.7           --         62.5
   Net income                    93.2      126.9        345.5        337.5
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Property-level EBITDA(3)    $562.5     $347.6     $1,566.5     $1,102.1
   EBITDA (after corporate
    expense)(3)                 530.4      328.5      1,476.0      1,048.7
   Adjusted Earnings(2)         112.3       81.0        377.8        289.9



Net revenue in the third quarter increased 74% from prior year and 10% on a same-store basis. Hotel results, as well as results in several other non- gaming areas, were strong as visitor volumes and the Company's market-leading resort amenities continue to drive revenue growth across all business lines.

Casino revenue increased 49% in the 2005 quarter and 4% on a same-store basis. On a same-store basis, table games volume, including baccarat, was up 2%, including a strong 10% increase in baccarat volume, despite the presence of a major new competitor. Table games hold percentages were near the mid- point of the Company's normal range for both the 2005 and 2004 periods. Slot revenue in the quarter was up 4% from 2004 on a same-store basis, on top of a 9% year-over-year increase in the 2004 third quarter. Bellagio's slot revenue increased 13%, driven in large part by additional customers from the Spa Tower expansion.

Non-casino revenue was up 102% in the quarter and 17% on a same-store basis. Hotel revenue increased 115% (17% on a same-store basis), due to having more rooms available with the addition of Mandalay and the Bellagio expansion as well as continued strong year-over-year increases in room rates. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts on a same-store and pro forma basis (pro forma includes Mandalay and Monte Carlo for both periods):

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                  ------------------
                                             September 30,    September 30,
                                                 2005             2004
                                             -------------    -------------
   Same-store basis:
     Occupancy %                                  97%              97%
     Average Daily Rate (ADR)                    $152             $138
     Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR)         $147             $134
   Pro forma basis:
     Occupancy %                                  97%              95%
     Average Daily Rate (ADR)                    $133             $123
     Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR)         $128             $117



On a same-store basis, the Company had 8% (119,000) more room nights available in the current year period due to the Bellagio expansion and remodeled Skylofts and West Wing rooms at MGM Grand Las Vegas, which are achieving higher rates than before the remodel. Pro forma occupancy increased as a result of the Company's continued implementation of enhanced yield management strategies at the Mandalay resorts.

Food and beverage revenue increased 79% (12% on a same-store basis), resulting from new restaurants and lounges added since last year, particularly at MGM Grand Las Vegas, as well as additional volume generated by the Spa Tower addition at Bellagio. Entertainment revenues were up significantly, 36% on a same-store basis, over the prior year quarter as a result of the contribution from KA at MGM Grand Las Vegas, which debuted in December 2004.

Property-level EBITDA increased 62% for the quarter (7% on a same-store basis) and the property-level EBITDA margin was 32% on a same-store basis in 2005 versus 33% in 2004. Operating income increased 53% over prior year as a result of the trends described above.

Third quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings increased by 39% compared to 2004 due primarily to the higher operating income, offset by higher interest expense as a result of the Mandalay merger. For the third quarter of 2005, Adjusted Earnings excluded $29.8 million ($19.1 million, net of tax) of items as follows:

   *  Net property transactions of $22.6 million ($14.7 million, net of
      tax), including the write-off of assets replaced in connection with
      expansion and remodel projects at Bellagio, Mirage and TI
      ($19.8 million), demolition costs associated with the Mirage showroom
      and the Bellagio employee parking garage ($1.3 million), and other net
      losses on fixed assets;

   *  Preopening and start-up expenses of $6.1 million ($3.3 million, net of
      tax), including $5.4 million related to Project CityCenter, along with
      costs associated with The Residences at MGM Grand and the Joel
      Robuchon restaurants at MGM Grand Las Vegas.

   *  Tax adjustments of $1.1 million due to a true-up of the benefit
      recorded in the second quarter of 2005 upon the repatriation of the
      MGM Grand Australia sales proceeds.

In the third quarter of 2004, items excluded in the determination of Adjusted Earnings totaled $6.5 million ($4.8 million, net of tax), including minor amounts of preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, restructuring costs and tax adjustments.

Financial Position

The Company generated significant operating cash flow in the third quarter as a result of its positive operating results and the addition of Mandalay. The Company utilized available cash flow to make capital investments in its resorts and development projects as well as repurchase its common stock, without increased net borrowings. During the third quarter, the Company repurchased 2 million shares of its common stock for $85 million. Third quarter capital investments totaled $191 million, which included expenditures for the theatre for the Beatles/Cirque du Soleil production show at The Mirage, the new Joel Robuchon restaurants at MGM Grand Las Vegas, the purchase of land for the permanent casino at MGM Grand Detroit, continued design work for Project CityCenter and other routine capital expenditures.

"We continue to execute on our capital strategy, utilizing available cash flow from operations to make investments in targeted projects to enhance our resort amenities," said Jim Murren, MGM MIRAGE President, CFO and Treasurer. "We expect this trend to continue over the next several quarters, with cash flow available after capital expenditures used to repay debt and strategically repurchase shares."

Outlook

The Company expects Las Vegas Strip REVPAR growth (on a pro forma basis, including Mandalay for both periods) of approximately 6% for the fourth quarter, following a 13% year-over-year increase in the 2004 fourth quarter. "The fourth quarter looks to be an exciting one for our Company, with several large events planned and continued strength in forward convention and room bookings," Mr. Murren said. "These factors should result in a healthy increase in earnings over the 2004 quarter, in which we earned a fourth quarter record $0.26 per share on an adjusted basis, even with the closure of Beau Rivage. Beau Rivage contributed approximately $0.03 per share in the 2004 fourth quarter. We expect fourth quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per diluted share, which is consistent with analysts' estimates that have been adjusted for the impact of the closure of Beau Rivage."

MGM MIRAGE will hold a conference call to discuss its earnings results and outlook for the fourth quarter of 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. The call can be accessed live at www.companyboardroom.com or www.mgmmirage.com, or by calling 1-800-526-8531 (domestic) or 1-706-634-6528 (international). Until November 2, 2005, a complete replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-706-645-9291, access code 1178124. A complete replay of the call will also be made available at www.mgmmirage.com. Supplemental detailed earnings information will also be available on the Company's website.

   (1) All share and per share amounts in this release and accompanying
       tables have been adjusted to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split effected
       in the form of a 100% stock dividend in May 2005.

   (2) Adjusted Earnings (and Adjusted EPS) is presented solely as a
       supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is 1) a
       widely used measure of performance, and 2) a principal basis for
       valuation of gaming companies, as this measure is considered by many
       to be a better measure on which to base expectations of future
       results than income from continuing operations computed in accordance
       with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
       Reconciliations of GAAP income from continuing operations and EPS to
       Adjusted Earnings and EPS are included in the financial schedules
       accompanying this release.

   (3) EBITDA is earnings before interest and other non-operating income
       (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring,
       preopening and start-up expenses, and property transactions, net.
       EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because
       management believes that it is 1) a widely used measure of operating
       performance in the gaming industry, and 2) a principal basis for
       valuation of gaming companies.  Management uses property-level EBITDA
       (EBITDA before corporate expense) as the primary measure of the
       Company's operating resorts' performance, including the evaluation of
       operating personnel.  EBITDA should not be construed as an
       alternative to operating income, as an indicator of the Company's
       operating performance; or as an alternative to cash flows from
       operating activities, as a measure of liquidity; or as any other
       measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
       principles.  The Company has significant uses of cash flows,
       including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes and debt
       principal repayments, which are not reflected in EBITDA.  Also, other
       gaming companies that report EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA
       in a different manner than the Company.  Reconciliations of operating
       income to EBITDA are included in the financial schedules accompanying
       this release.

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected hotel and gaming companies, owns and operates 24 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has investments in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and the United Kingdom. MGM MIRAGE has also announced plans to develop Project CityCenter, a multi-billion dollar mixed- use urban development project in the heart of Las Vegas and has a 50% interest in the MGM Grand Macau, a development project in Macau S.A.R. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE also has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's website at http://www.mgmmirage.com/.

Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (In thousands, except per share data)
                               (Unaudited)

                       Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
                   ---------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005           2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Revenues:
     Casino       $   805,277    $   540,957    $ 2,184,468    $ 1,651,371
     Rooms            478,462        223,001      1,208,277        690,266
     Food and
      beverage        368,186        205,262        963,848        635,066
     Entertainment    114,904         67,099        318,762        200,312
     Retail            75,248         46,023        189,590        139,193
     Other            127,291         63,006        295,099        180,107
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                    1,969,368      1,145,348      5,160,044      3,496,315

     Less:
      Promotional
      allowances     (161,125)      (108,952)      (431,710)      (320,958)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                    1,808,243      1,036,396      4,728,334      3,175,357
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Expenses:
     Casino           389,750        262,619      1,090,306        813,216
     Rooms            148,732         60,266        343,616        185,251
     Food and
      beverage        257,600        120,149        612,377        360,478
     Entertainment     84,244         48,126        229,110        142,339
     Retail            48,859         29,849        123,676         88,988
     Other             76,864         38,258        180,846        109,482
     General and
      administra-
      tive            288,728        160,972        696,805        458,673
     Corporate
      expense          32,112         19,183         90,554         53,379
     Preopening
      and
      start-up
      expenses          6,147          1,584         12,568          3,584
     Restructuring
      costs
      (credit)             11          1,587            (59)         5,901
     Property
      transactions,
      net              22,637          1,677         28,633          5,354
     Depreciation
      and
      amortization    161,566        101,245        423,734        296,282
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                    1,517,250        845,515      3,832,166      2,522,927
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    unconsoli-
    dated
    affiliates         49,006         31,476        114,936         85,190
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Operating
    income            339,999        222,357      1,011,104        737,620
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Non-operating
    income
    (expense):
     Interest
      income            3,156          1,421         10,172          3,440
     Interest
      expense, net   (193,150)       (95,262)      (461,966)      (277,694)
     Non-operating
      items from
      unconsoli-
      dated
      affiliates       (4,344)        (6,419)       (11,535)       (19,314)
     Other, net         1,894           (435)       (15,578)       (10,162)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                     (192,444)      (100,695)      (478,907)      (303,730)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    continuing
    operations
    before
    income taxes      147,555        121,662        532,197        433,890
     Provision
      for income
      taxes           (54,345)       (45,495)      (186,740)      (158,920)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    continuing
    operations         93,210         76,167        345,457        274,970
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Discontinued
    operations
     Income from
      discontinued
      operations,
      including
      gain on
      disposal
      of $74,352
      (three months
      2004) and
      $82,538
      (nine months
      2004)                --         75,529             --         94,207
     Provision for
      income taxes         --        (24,815)            --        (31,731)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                           --         50,714             --         62,476
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Net income     $    93,210    $   126,881    $   345,457    $   337,446
                  =============  =============  =============  =============
   Per share of
    common stock:
     Basic:
     Income from
      continuing
      operations  $      0.33    $      0.28    $      1.21    $      0.99
     Discontinued
      operations           --           0.18             --           0.22
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
     Net income
      per share   $      0.33    $      0.46    $      1.21    $      1.21
                  =============  =============  =============  =============
     Weighted
      average
      shares
      outstanding      286,752       275,572        284,938        279,867
                  =============  =============  =============  =============
     Diluted:
     Income from
      continuing
      operations  $       0.31   $      0.27    $      1.16    $      0.95
     Discontinued
      operations            --          0.18             --           0.22
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
     Net income
      per share   $       0.31   $      0.45    $      1.16    $      1.17
                  =============  =============  =============  =============
     Weighted
      average
      shares
      outstanding      298,885       284,520        296,753        289,233
                  =============  =============  =============  =============



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
         RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
                   AND EPS TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS AND EPS
                  (In thousands, except per share data)
                               (Unaudited)

                        Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                  ----------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005           2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    continuing
    operations    $    93,210    $    76,167    $   345,457    $   274,970
   Preopening
    and
    start-up
    expenses,
    net                 3,342          1,030          8,358          2,330
   Restructuring
    costs
    (credit),
    net                     7          1,032            (39)         3,836
   Property
    transactions,
    net                14,714          1,090         18,611          3,480
   Tax
    adjustments         1,065          1,643         (6,340)         1,643
   Gain on debt
    retirements,
    net                    --             --         11,790          3,593
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Adjusted
    earnings      $   112,338    $    80,962    $   377,837    $   289,852
                  =============  =============  =============  =============
   Per diluted
    share of
    common stock:
     Income from
      continuing
      operations  $      0.31    $      0.27    $      1.16    $      0.95
     Preopening
      and
      start-up
      expenses,
      net                0.01             --           0.03           0.01
     Restructuring
      costs
      (credit),
      net                  --             --             --           0.01
     Property
      transactions,
      net                0.05             --           0.06           0.01
     Tax
      adjustments        0.01           0.01          (0.02)          0.01
     Gain on debt
      retirements,
      net                  --             --           0.04           0.01
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
     Adjusted
      EPS         $      0.38    $      0.28    $      1.27    $      1.00
                  =============  =============  =============  =============

     Weighted
      average
      diluted
      shares
      outstanding     298,885        284,520        296,753        289,233
                  =============  =============  =============  =============



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
     RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA TO INCOME FROM CONTINUING
                                OPERATIONS
                              (In thousands)
                               (Unaudited)

                       Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
                  ----------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005           2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   EBITDA         $   530,360    $   328,450    $ 1,475,980    $ 1,048,741
     Preopening
      and
      start-up
      expenses         (6,147)        (1,584)       (12,568)        (3,584)
     Restructuring
      costs
      (credit)            (11)        (1,587)            59         (5,901)
     Property
      transactions,
      net             (22,637)        (1,677)       (28,633)        (5,354)
     Depreciation
      and
      amortization   (161,566)      (101,245)      (423,734)      (296,282)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Operating
    income            339,999        222,357      1,011,104        737,620
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Non-operating
    income
    (expense):
     Interest
      expense,
      net            (193,150)       (95,262)      (461,966)      (277,694)
     Other                706         (5,433)       (16,941)       (26,036)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                     (192,444)      (100,695)      (478,907)      (303,730)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    continuing
    operations
    before income
    taxes             147,555        121,662        532,197        433,890
     Provision
      for income
      taxes           (54,345)       (45,495)      (186,740)      (158,920)
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Income from
    continuing
    operations    $    93,210    $    76,167    $   345,457    $   274,970
                  =============  =============  =============  =============



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - NET REVENUES
                              (In thousands)
                               (Unaudited)

                       Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                  ----------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005           2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Las Vegas
    Strip         $ 1,452,235    $   785,006    $ 3,766,319    $ 2,436,201
   Other Nevada       163,802         66,565        353,674        183,169
   MGM Grand
    Detroit           107,652        104,835        331,054        320,819
   Mississippi         84,554         79,990        277,287        235,168
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                  $ 1,808,243    $ 1,036,396    $ 4,728,334    $ 3,175,357
                  =============  =============  =============  =============



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
                SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - PROPERTY LEVEL EBITDA
                              (In thousands)
                               (Unaudited)

                       Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                  ----------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005           2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Las Vegas
    Strip         $   434,513    $   246,413    $ 1,211,874    $   804,885
   Other Nevada        26,183         11,294         56,859         31,761
   MGM Grand
    Detroit            36,818         35,604        114,758        118,570
   Mississippi         15,952         22,846         68,107         61,714
   Unconsolidated
    affiliates         49,006         31,476        114,936         85,190
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                  $   562,472    $   347,633    $ 1,566,534    $ 1,102,120
                  =============  =============  =============  =============



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - HOTEL STATISTICS
                               (Unaudited)

                       Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                  ----------------------------  ---------------------------
                  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
                       2005           2004           2005          2004
                  -------------  -------------  -------------  -------------
   Las Vegas
    Strip
     Occupancy %       96.5%          97.1%          96.6%         96.2%
     Average
      daily
      rate (ADR)        $133           $138           $146          $146
     Revenue per
      available
      room
      (REVPAR)          $128           $134           $141          $141

   Other
     Occupancy %       73.2%          78.9%          74.0%         77.5%
     ADR                 $54            $64            $58           $62
     REVPAR              $40            $50            $43           $48

   Company-wide
     Occupancy %       91.5%          93.3%          91.7%         92.2%
     ADR                $119           $125           $131          $131
     REVPAR             $109           $117           $120          $121



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
               RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO EBITDA
                              (In thousands)
                               (Unaudited)

                  Three Months Ended September 30, 2005
                  --------------------------------------

                         Depreci-    Pre-
                          ation    opening              Property
                           and       and      Restruc-   trans-
              Operating   amorti-  start-up    turing   actions,
                income    zation   expenses    costs      net      EBITDA
              ---------  ---------  --------  --------  --------  ---------
   Las Vegas
    Strip     $ 280,901  $ 129,364  $  1,876  $     11  $ 22,361  $ 434,513
   Other
    Nevada       16,452      9,731        --        --        --     26,183
   MGM Grand
    Detroit      30,327      6,487         4        --        --     36,818
   Mississippi    6,313      9,103       260        --       276     15,952
   Unconsoli-
    dated
    affiliates   50,436         --    (1,430)       --        --     49,006
              ---------  ---------  --------  --------  --------  ---------
                384,429    154,685       710        11    22,637    562,472
   Corporate
    and
    other       (44,430)     6,881     5,437        --        --    (32,112)
              ---------  ---------  --------  --------  --------  ---------
              $ 339,999  $ 161,566  $  6,147  $     11  $ 22,637  $ 530,360
              =========  =========  ========  ========  ========  =========



                  Three Months Ended September 30, 2004
                  --------------------------------------

                         Depreci-    Pre-
                          ation    opening             Property
                           and       and     Restruc-   trans-
              Operating   amorti-  start-up   turing   actions,
                income    zation   expenses   costs      net       EBITDA
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
   Las Vegas
    Strip     $ 165,654  $ 77,552  $  1,584  $     --  $  1,623   $ 246,413
   Other
    Nevada        5,865     5,443        --        --       (14)     11,294
   MGM Grand
    Detroit      26,207     7,810        --     1,587        --      35,604
   Mississippi   17,504     5,219        --        --       123      22,846
   Unconsoli-
    dated
    affiliates   31,476        --        --        --        --      31,476
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  ---------  ---------
                246,706    96,024     1,584     1,587     1,732     347,633
  Corporate
   and
   other        (24,349)    5,221        --        --       (55)    (19,183)
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  ---------  ---------
              $ 222,357  $101,245  $  1,584  $  1,587  $  1,677   $ 328,450
              =========  ========  ========  ========  =========  =========



                   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
                  --------------------------------------

                         Depreci-    Pre-
                          ation    opening   Restruc-  Property
                           and       and      turing    trans-
              Operating   amorti-  start-up   costs    actions,
                income    zation   expenses  (credit)    net       EBITDA
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
   Las Vegas
    Strip     $ 841,879  $337,406  $  4,795  $      7  $ 27,787  $1,211,874
   Other
    Nevada       32,107    24,815        --        --       (63)     56,859
   MGM Grand
    Detroit      94,551    19,899         4        --       304     114,758
   Mississippi   45,725    21,731       335        --       316      68,107
   Unconsoli-
    dated
    affiliates  113,959        --       977        --        --     114,936
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
              1,128,221   403,851     6,111         7    28,344   1,566,534
   Corporate
    and
    other      (117,117)   19,883     6,457       (66)      289     (90,554)
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
             $1,011,104  $423,734  $ 12,568  $    (59) $ 28,633  $1,475,980
              =========  ========  ========  ========  ========   =========



                   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
                  --------------------------------------

                         Depreci-    Pre-
                          ation    opening             Property
                           and       and     Restruc-   trans-
              Operating   amorti-  start-up   turing   actions,
                income    zation   expenses   costs      net       EBITDA
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
   Las Vegas
    Strip     $ 567,517  $224,504  $  3,455  $  3,900  $  5,509  $  804,885
   Other
    Nevada       16,028    15,294        --        --       439      31,761
   MGM Grand
    Detroit      93,980    22,657        --     1,587       346     118,570
   Mississippi   45,847    15,765        --        --       102      61,714
   Unconsoli-
    dated
    affiliates   85,190        --        --        --        --      85,190
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
                808,562   278,220     3,455     5,487     6,396   1,102,120
   Corporate
    and
    other       (70,942)   18,062       129       414    (1,042)    (53,379)
              ---------  --------  --------  --------  --------   ---------
              $ 737,620  $296,282  $  3,584  $  5,901  $  5,354  $1,048,741
              =========  ========  ========  ========  ========   =========



                       MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (In thousands, except share data)
                               (Unaudited)

                                              September 30,   December 31,
                                                  2005           2004
                                              -----------     -----------
                                  ASSETS
   Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                $   265,442    $   435,128
     Accounts receivable, net                     298,657        204,151
     Inventories                                  106,257         70,333
     Deferred income taxes                         58,534         28,928
     Prepaid expenses and other                   129,775         81,662
                                              -----------    -----------
       Total current assets                       858,665        820,202
                                              -----------    -----------
   Property and equipment, net                 16,396,269      8,914,142

   Other assets:
     Investments in unconsolidated affiliates     911,852        842,640
     Goodwill and other intangible assets, net  1,695,078        233,335
     Deposits and other assets, net               488,099        304,710
                                              -----------    -----------
       Total other assets                       3,095,029      1,380,685
                                              -----------    -----------
                                              $20,349,963    $11,115,029
                                              ===========    ===========



                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

   Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                         $   161,013    $   198,050
     Income taxes payable                          65,518          4,991
     Current portion of long-term debt                 14             14
     Accrued interest on long-term debt           172,053        116,997
     Other accrued liabilities                    869,897        607,925
                                              -----------    -----------
       Total current liabilities                1,268,495        927,977
                                              -----------    -----------

   Deferred income taxes                        3,376,735      1,802,008
   Long-term debt                              12,271,362      5,458,848
   Other long-term obligations                    188,194        154,492
   Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock ($.01 par value:
      authorized 600,000,000 shares,
      issued 356,313,839 and 347,147,868 shares
      and outstanding 287,624,124 and
      280,739,868 shares)                           3,563          3,472
     Capital in excess of par value             2,564,313      2,346,329
     Deferred compensation                         (5,502)       (10,878)
     Treasury stock, at cost
      (68,689,715 and 66,408,000 shares)       (1,205,916)    (1,110,551)
     Retained earnings                          1,889,926      1,544,499
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss          (1,207)        (1,167)
                                              -----------    -----------
       Total stockholders' equity               3,245,177      2,771,704
                                              -----------    -----------
                                              $20,349,963    $11,115,029
                                              ===========    ===========

SOURCE: MGM MIRAGE

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