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 |
