Las Vegas, Nov. 24, 2015--MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today closed the sale of Circus Circus Reno and related assets, and its 50 percent interest in Silver Legacy Resort Casino Reno to Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI).

The sale was approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission on Nov. 19.

“We have enjoyed being a part of the Reno community over the past decade and wish our employees and the Eldorado family much success in the future.” said Dan D’Arrigo, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of MGM Resorts.  

Circus Circus Reno and 50 percent of Silver Legacy were acquired by MGM Resorts in connection with its acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group in 2005. 

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.  The Company also owns 51 percent of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA resort and casino. For more information about the Company please visit www.mgmresorts.com.

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SOURCE:  MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL