MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, OPERATOR OF NEW YORK’S EMPIRE CITY CASINO, RECOGNIZED FOR CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE 

LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2024) – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) has been named a Pinnacle Inclusion Index Company in the 2024 Seramount Inclusion Index. Renowned as the preeminent organizational thought leaders to share best practices and develop innovative solutions for cultural change, Seramount’s recognition underscores MGM Resorts’ commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace across its operations.

MGM Resorts acquired Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts (“Empire City”) in 2019 and the New York gaming destination has continued MGM Resorts’ commitment to diversity. More than seventy percent of Empire City’s workforce members identify as diverse, including fifty-five percent of those in leadership positions. Forty-four percent of the workforce are female.

“Our diversity is our greatest strength and something we’re incredibly proud of,” said Taryn Duffy, Vice President of Public Affairs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. “MGM Resorts is consistently recognized for being an employer of choice and adding this recognition to that list further demonstrates the company’s commitment to excellence.”   

Twenty-nine organizations were recognized this year as Pinnacle Inclusion Index Companies, with MGM Resorts achieving this ranking for the second year in a row. This highest-rated tier is awarded to organizations that excel in three key areas: effective practices in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of people from underrepresented groups; fostering an inclusive corporate culture including leadership accountability; and demographic workforce diversity.

“We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to cultivating an inclusive culture of belonging and opportunity at MGM Resorts,” said Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer Jyoti Chopra. “This designation highlights how deeply our core values are embedded in our approach to empowering and supporting our people.”

This year, 160 organizations applied to the 2024 Seramount Inclusion Index. The results provide metrics needed to understand trends and opportunities in demographic representation, create a road map to drive internal change and identify solutions to close any gaps.

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.

ABOUT SERAMOUNT

Seramount is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to supporting high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Over four decades, we’ve established a strong, data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays the groundwork for everything we do. Seramount partners with over 450 of the world’s most influential companies, large and small, to offer pragmatic solutions including best practice DEI research, workplace assessment, employee learning and development, and talent sourcing. These offerings empower organizations to navigate a dynamic corporate environment and to cultivate a resilient, connected workforce that achieves extraordinary outcomes.

ABOUT EMPIRE CITY CASINO BY MGM RESORTS

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast.  Featuring nearly 4,700 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo table games, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and international simulcasting; live entertainment, and more. A selection of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with fan-favorite fare at The Pub, and convenient delicious options at Lil’ Cocina and the Big Kitchen International Food Court. Visit Empire City Casino by MGM  Resorts located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven  days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call  914.968.4200.

EMPIRE CITY CASINO MEDIA CONTACTS:

Maria Cray, Nicholas & Lence Communications, (508) 245-6564, maria@nicholaslence.com

Josh Knoller, Nicholas & Lence Communications, (201) 294-9586, josh@nicholaslence.com

Tatiana Diaz  Community Affairs Manager Empire City Casino Phone: 914-457-2442 E-mail: tdiaz@empirecitycasino.com