The Future of MGM Resorts | with CEO Bill Hornbuckle

Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International, oversees the largest gaming company in the world, including iconic properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mirage.

On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker spoke to Bill to hear how MGM navigated the pandemic, sold all its real estate, is investing in online gambling, and building new sports and entertainment offerings across the country and globe.  And oh, also how MGM built the hospitality industry’s largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide to supply 90% of daytime power for all of their Las Vegas properties, and how much you need to bet to get an MGM plane to pick you up! 

00:59 - The current economic state of Las Vegas.
2:13 - Discussing the new Allegiant Stadium.
5:00 - What brought Bill to Las Vegas?
11:43 - Customer and employee centricity at MGM.
15:47 - MGM’s sustainability efforts.
18:37 - MGM regional and international locations.
23:41 - MGM’s involvement in the music and entertainment industry.
28:14 - MGM’s asset-light strategy.
30:31 - Who is MGM’s competition?
32:40 - How gambling sets MGM apart from other entertainment companies.
35:18 - Behind the scenes at MGM.
38:15 - Concluding thoughts.

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