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Mar 31, 2022

Announcement coincides with MGM Resorts’ continued support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month

BEVERLY, MASS. – March 31, 2022–The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) announced today that it has received a $250,000 grant fromMGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)in support of the organization’s research and education on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.

“As one of our original donors, MGM Resorts International has literally helped create the field of study on gambling addiction and responsible gambling,” said ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky. “We are deeply grateful for their continuing support of efforts to effectively prevent and treat gambling disorder.”

Since its establishment in 1996, the ICRG has become a prominent funding source in problem gambling research, yielding hundreds of articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The donation will help fund several programs designed to educate treatment providers, responsible gambling professionals, regulators and public policy makers about gambling disorder and responsible gambling.

MGM Resorts CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle said, “Gaming operators share an obligation to maintain high standards that contribute to the well-being of our industry.We believe the ICRG’s research willcomplement our commitment to GameSense,guide the advancement of responsible gaming, and help us improve the ways we engage with our guests to promote healthy play. As sports betting and iGaming become more widely accessible, it’s important that we strengthen our commitment to providing a safe experience for everyone, whether they’re playing at one of our casino resorts or through one of our apps.”

The grant comes as MGM Resorts continues its efforts in promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month throughout March and through its responsible gaming program, GameSense. Developed and licensed to MGM Resorts in 2017 by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), GameSense focuses on positive, transparent, and proactive conversations with players about how to gamble responsibly.

As mobile sports betting and iGaming continue to expand rapidly across the country, the ICRG is focused on collaborating with key operators, such as MGM Resorts, to bring a focused approach to research and education aimed at protecting vulnerable populations. MGM Resorts’ mobile and desktop gaming app, offered by BetMGM (a joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain) is currently available in 22 markets, providing customers an array of responsible gaming tools and resources.

ICRG-funded research has informed the industry about the health risks of casino employees, created the only research-based website on college gambling, and launched a national campaign to make parents and teachers aware of youth gambling. Projects currently in process are evaluating the responsible gambling tool of self-imposed limits on time and money spent gambling and the national impact of sports wagering.

Additionally, in September 2021, MGM Resorts and BetMGM joined the American Gaming Association (AGA) as official partners of itsHave A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™public service campaign to educate new and seasoned bettors on responsible sports wagering.

For more information, follow@BetMGMand@mgmresortson Twitter.

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About ICRG

The ICRG, founded in 1996, continues to serve as the only funding source for scientific research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling in the United States. Recently, it has become a global leader in the field. For more information, visit www.icrg.org.

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 32 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. 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 atwww.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl onTwitteras well asFacebookandInstagram.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain’s US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visithttps://www.betmgm.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts’ public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘could,’ ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘likely,’ ‘intends,’ ‘plans,’ ‘pro forma,’ ‘projects,’ ‘estimates’ or ‘anticipates’ or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. MGM Resorts has based forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, MGM Resorts’ expectations regarding the timing of the expected roll out of the reimagined loyalty program. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include risks related to MGM Resorts’ ability to roll out the loyalty program on the terms described herein or all, the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MGM Resorts’ business, the effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts’ Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

Media Contacts

Christine Reilly
ICRG
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Marc Jacobson
MGM Resorts
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(l-r) Stephen Martino, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President at MGM Resorts International, and ICRG President Art Paikowsky. MGM Resorts International recently awarded ICRG a grant of $250,000 in support of scientific research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.

Feb 8, 2022

Contact:Christine Reilly (617-359-9904)

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GAMBLING RESEARCH ORGANIZATION RECEIVES $300,000 FROM THE SANDS

BEVERLY, MASS.—The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) announced today a $300,000 grant from the Sands in support of research and education on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.

ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky praised Sands for its steadfast commitment to addressing gambling addiction and responsible gaming: “Sands has been one of ICRG’s leading donors for nearly a decade. Their support has enabled the ICRG to build the field of research that will lead to effective treatment, prevention and responsible gaming.”

Donations from Sands have funded a variety of ground-breaking projects at the ICRG.

• The first research-based guide, “Talking to Children about Gambling,” intended to reduce youth gambling.
• The first website designed to reduce gambling problems among college students.
• The first research project focused on training credit counselors to identify clients with gambling problems and offer support.

Maria-Christina Annaloro, director of government relations and responsible gaming at Sands, described the company’s commitment to responsible gaming: “Sands has a best-in-class, global responsible gaming program that aims to reduce gambling risk and improve social safeguards to help our guests make informed choices. The Sands’ responsible gaming strategy includes five core pillars – team member training,

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Ambassador assistance (24/7), self-limit options, accessible and prominent signage for resources and partnering with organizations that support this cause – all designed to directly reach and help patrons before a problem develops. The Responsible Gambling Ambassador program was developed with leading experts in the field of Responsible Gaming so Sands can provide resources and support at the right time.”

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About the ICRG

The ICRG, founded in 1996, continues to serve as the only funding source for scientific research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling in the United States. Recently, it has become a global leader in the field. For more information, visit www.icrg.org.

L-R: Alan Feldman (UNLV), Maria-Christina Annaloro (The Sands), Arthur Paikowsky (ICRG)

Nov 2, 2021

Contact:Christine Reilly (617-359-9904)

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For immediate release

ICRG Funds Groundbreaking Sports Wagering Study

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) today announced the first award from the Sports Wagering Research Fund. A three-year grant of $401,930 to Bowling Green State University will conduct a large scale, national study of sports-wagering behaviors in the United States.

The fund is supported by the following companies: American Gaming Association, MGM Resorts International, DraftKings, William Hill US/Caesars Entertainment, Entain, NASCAR, Hard Rock International, The PGA, and IGT. The ICRG salutes these companies for contributing to the knowledge base about sports betting toward the goal of developing effective responsible gambling and public health strategies.

The aims of this study are to:

1. Establish the prevalence of sports-wagering behaviors in the adult population in the United States
2. Identify risk factors for problematic sports-wagering behaviors
3. Explore how technology influences sports betting
4. Establish the natural trajectories of sports-wagering behaviors over time

“This research project seeks to study the rapidly changing face of sports wagering in the United States, with a focus on understanding what factors might lead some people to develop problematic play, whereas other people are able to wager without problems,” said Principal Investigator Joshua Grubbs. “Our hope is that this work can better inform efforts to promote responsible play and prevent the potential harms that problem gambling can cause.”

For more information on the ICRG’s research and education programs, go towww.icrg.org.

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Jul 2, 2020

For Immediate Release

Date:July 2, 2020

Contact:Christine Reilly (617-359-9904)

[email protected]

ICRG CONFERENCE ON GAMBLING AND ADDICTION GOES VIRTUAL

BEVERLY, MASS. — TheInternational Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG)today announcedthat the 21^stConference on Gambling and Addiction will bereimagined as a virtual event.ICRGorganizers have chosen to focus on conveying meaningful program elements online so theworld’snetwork of clinical, research, and industry experts can continue to collaborate virtually.

ICRG based the decision toadjustthis year’s conferencesolelyonfeedback fromattendees—primarily treatment providers and researchers—whohave beenadverselyaffected by theCOVID-19pandemicand its continued effects on state and local economies.

“Advancing ourcollectiveunderstanding of responsible gaming and problem gambling iseven more important during these unprecedented times,”said ICRG Board Chairman Alan M. Feldman. “The virtual conference will continue the ICRG’s tradition of connecting stakeholders with cutting-edge research on gamblingandaddiction.”

The online program will offer a series of webinars and a virtual poster session that will allow researchers to showcase their new work.Conference topics will include:

• New Strategies in Helping Families and Loved Ones Addressing Problem Gambling
• CulturallyAdaptingEvidence-basedTreatments inPartnership withAmerican Indians
• Gaming Taxes and State Responsible Gambling Appropriations: Where Does the Money Go?
• Recognizing Stigma Embedded in Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders
• Addictive Behavior Relapse: Challenges in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder and How Mindfulness May be Helpful in Breaking the Relapse Cycle

The conference is freeandadvanced registration is required. VisitICRG.orgfor registration linksand scheduling details.

The ICRG’s Conference on Gambling and Addiction is traditionally co-located with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), which will be heldOct. 5-8, 2020, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.For the latest on G2E, visitGlobalGamingExpo.com.

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About theICRG

Since 1996, the ICRG, a nonprofit agency,has successfully established a rigorous and thriving field of study designed to further our mission of helping individuals and families affected by gambling disorder through first-class research and evidence-based education programs.

Jun 3, 2019

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21^stAnnual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global Sets New Milestone,

Raising More Than $2 Million to Support National Center for Responsible Gaming

LAS VEGAS (May 30, 2019) – The AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global eclipsed a major milestone at its 21^stannual event last week. Thanks to a generous push by event sponsors and players, the Golf Classic has raised more than $2 million in support of the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG).

“The NCRG is deeply grateful to JCM, AGA and AGEM for their unwavering support of research designed to address gambling disorder. We thank all involved in the golf classic,” said NCRG Executive Director Russell Sanna, PhD.

The 21^stGolf Classic took place May 7 at the award-winning Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, NV. A total of 144 players from across the gaming industry spectrum and from across the U.S. participated.

The global gaming industry also supported the NCRG as event sponsors. Major sponsors included the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA), JCM Global, Konami, Las Vegas Sands Corporation and Scientific Games. Other sponsors included Caesars Entertainment, Aristocrat, ICE Totally Gaming, Global Gaming Expo, Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, GGB Magazine, South Point Hotel Casino Spa, Interblock, HK, IGT, Catapult Global, Patriot Gaming and Gary Platt.

The event was punctuated by a surprise additional donation from the Caesars Foundation, made directly to the NCRG for $150,000.

During the awards ceremony, JCM Global President Takatomo Imai pledged JCM’s continued support for the event. The 22^ndannual Golf Classic is slated for Spring 2020. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Teri Abou at[email protected].

About the NCRG

The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) is the only national organization exclusively devoted to funding scientific research on gambling disorder and youth gambling, and supporting science-based education for the public and professionals. Founded in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the NCRG is the only national private funder of this line of research in the US. For more information, visit the NCRG website:www.ncrg.org.

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