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MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Grand Detroit

The MGM Grand Detroit Casino Resort in Detroit, Michigan is one of four casinos in the Detroit-Windsor area. The resort opened on October 3, 2007 with a grand event which included models and celebrities such as Ashanti and Kid Rock, male model Cameron Gonzalez, Alex Martinez, Tiffany Braco, Detroit socialites, and fireworks. This is the first luxury casino resort in a major metropolis outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City and the first in downtown Detroit.[2] Detroit is the largest American city and metropolitan region to offer casino resorts.

History

In November 1996, Michigan voters approved Proposal E, which authorized three casinos to be built and operated in the City of Detroit. Las Vegas based MGM MIRAGE and Partners Detroit, LLC, a group made up of local Detroit Businessmen, were chosen to build the first new casino. The MGM Grand Detroit Casino officially opened on July 29, 1999 to much fanfare.

In 2005 the MGM Grand Detroit Casino was the subject of a possible sale when parent company MGM MIRAGE announced that it was acquiring rival casino company Mandalay Resort Group, owners of the MotorCity Casino. Due to Michigan state gaming laws prohibiting casino owners from acquiring or owning more than one casino in the state, MGM Mirage was forced to sell either the MGM Grand Detroit or the MotorCity casino. MGM MIRAGE had several serious buyers for the MGM Grand Detroit, but ultimately sold the MotorCity Casino to Marian Ilitch.

The permanent casino opened its doors to the public on October 3, 2007. The grand opening celebration attracted Hollywood stars. A Celebrity Poker Match was taped there for a televised release at a later date.

The metropolitan region's potential to attract super-sized crowds should not be underestimated. Just across the river, Caesars Windsor attracts about six million visitors annually.[6] An estimated 46 million people live within a 300 mile (480 km) radius of Metro Detroit.[7][8] Since 2000, the city has seen continuous annual increases in tax revenues from its casinos; the city estimates it will collect $178,250,000 in casino taxes alone for 2007, with the casino resorts open in 2008.


Address 1777 Third Street Detroit, MI 48226
Opening date Temporary Casino   July 29, 1999
Theme Art Deco
No. of rooms 401
Total gaming space 100,000 sq ft
Casino type Land-Based
Owner MGM Mirage / Partners Detroit, LLC
Signature attractions Upscale Shopping
VIP Night Club
Notable restaurants Palette Dining Studio
Wolfgang Puck Grille
Saltwater (Michael Mina)
Bourbon Steak (Michael Mina)
Website Official website Employment


 

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