MGM has announced a 69 % drop in profits for its 2nd year quarter. The MGM group own the MGM Grand complex and are one of the largest and most powerful organizations in Las Vegas. In spite of this decrease bosses at MGM are confident that they are not the worst effected and have out performed competitors.

“Our numbers have been rather good” given the economic decline, Chief Executive Terry Lanni said. “Las Vegas didn’t fall off the end of the earth, into the abyss.” Several competitor construction projects have had to been out on halt because of the economic recession.

“We have great physical facilities and we’ve consistently reinvested substantial sums of money, which allows customer to enjoy a better product at every level,” said Lanni.

The economic doesn’t show any signs of improving and Vegas chiefs will be looking for new marketing ideas to improve their finical position. With the rising costs of fuel and the options available at online casinos, Vegas chiefs are certainly feeling the full brunt of the economic recession. MGM grand are concentrating on luring middle eastern customers to Vegas in an attempt to attract a new customer base. The city has held its own against the economy in the past, but will it survive this time?

The Bellagio Hotel is probably the most famous hotel in the world. Since opening in 1998 the Hotel has provided an iconic image of Las Vegas and is recognized around the world. Employing approximately 10,000 staff its one of the largest Hotel’s in Vegas and cost $1.6 Billion to build. The famous fountains at the front of the Hotel have been used in several films, and the Hotel itself appeared in Ocean elevens, Thirteen and Lucky You.

The Hotel’s casino is used by thousands everyday and offers “Big Game” Poker tournaments. The World Poker Tour (WTP) hosts it events at the Bellagio casino and some of the biggest professional players can be frequently found at the poker rooms.

The Bellagio’s fountain display takes place every 30 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes after 8pm. The fountain shows also include a stunning 4,5000 light display and music to wow spectators. There are 3,933 hotel room ranging from basic guest rooms, to personal Villas and guest suites. There are four fantastic restaurants for guests to try all of which offer a huge variety of food.

The casino is heaven for anyone who enjoys playing, poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and slots. You can enter exclusive table matches with no limits or enjoy a small bet on a slot machine or roulette table. The facilities on offer provide everything a visitor could want or need. Swimming pools, spas, a golf course, art galleries discos and bars make sure visitors are never bored.

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Ricky Hatton has switched the Venue for his bout against Paulie Malignaggi to the MGM in Las Vegas. Hatton returns to the MGM grand complex in Las Vegas on either the 15th or 20th November to face Paulie Malignaggi, after losing to Floyd Mayweather at the same venue in December last year. The switch was decided so Hatton’s fans can afford to travel over and watch him in action again.

The MGM Grand Garden arena is home to some of the biggest sporting events on the globe, also attracting the best known names in music and entertainment. The arena can hold up to 16,800 people and has witnessed some the biggest boxing fights in history including bouts with Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Vladimir Klitschko.

The complex also holds a huge casino offering gaming fans poker tables, slot machines and numerous other table games. The hotel offers visitors some of the best accommodation and service found in Las Vegas with the casino located at the centre of the complex.

Once again, Ricky Hatton’s loyal fans will be travelling in their thousands to support the Manchester man in the gambling capital of the world. 30,000 thousand fans descended on Vegas for his fight against Mayweather and a similar amount are expected for this event.

Will you be going to watch? or have you visited the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas? Make sure to leave a comment below telling us your experiences of this world famous casino.