ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, March 25, 2024 – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) longtime executive Niklas Rytterstrom assumes new role as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, overseeing the resort’s daily operations and strategic direction focused on continued employee engagement, guest service and community relations. Rytterstrom succeeds Travis Lunn who recently announced his return to Las Vegas to become President and COO of Mandalay Bay and Luxor, both within the MGM Resorts portfolio.

 

“Nik has a long history with MGM Resorts and brings a wealth of operational experience and industry knowledge to the property and Atlantic City,” said Steve Zanella, President of MGM Resorts Operations. “Nik’s strong leadership skills and strategic vision will continue to differentiate Borgata in a competitive landscape and enhance its position as a market leader.”

 

A hospitality industry veteran, Rytterstrom began his career with MGM Resorts in 1999 as Assistant Hotel Manager at Bellagio Resort & Casino. Most recently, Rytterstrom served as General Manager of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where he played a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition during the MGM Resorts acquisition in 2022. He also served as President and COO of The Mirage, Excalibur, and Luxor Hotel and Casino. Prior to his tenure at those properties, he was General Manager of Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, where he successfully drove initiatives that led the property to reach its highest market share for three consecutive years.

“I’m honored to be embarking on this new journey at Borgata,” said Rytterstrom. “This property is an integral part of the Atlantic City community, and I can’t wait to jump in and continue to help drive growth and success throughout not just this amazing city but New Jersey and surrounding regions.”

Rytterstrom holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and was recently named one of the “Top 25 People to Watch in 2024” by Global Gaming Business Magazine.

About MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and 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 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination and market-leading casino resort, offering an unparalleled travel and entertainment experience on the East Coast. Features and amenities include 2,000 luxurious hotel rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming space; 2,400-seat Event Center; 900-seat Music Box theater; Premier Nightclub; two race and sports books; 11 retail boutiques; 13 fine dining and casual restaurants; Spa Toccare, connected to an indoor pool and adjacent outdoor garden; a Roman-style outdoor pool and Borgata Beer Garden. The MGM Tower at Borgata features 757 guestrooms and suites; 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space; two indoor and two outdoor heated pools with distinct experiences; and five boutique retail shops. Borgata is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information, please visit theborgata.com or follow Borgata on @BorgataAC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Borgata offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites, borgatacasino.com, borgatapoker.com, and borgatasports.com. Borgata is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)

 

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