LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- During a pep
rally for employees of Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
today, MGM Resorts International executives shared the
future name, logo and other details around exciting changes to take
place at the property following the acquisition's close in April.
With a name symbolic of MGM Resorts' legacy as an entertainment and
hospitality leader, MGM Northfield Park will be integrated into the
company's portfolio of best-in-class gaming and entertainment
destinations.
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"MGM Resorts is proud to work alongside the 950 dedicated
employees during this transition. MGM Northfield Park is situated
in a great location within a vibrant community and offers wonderful
amenities - from dining and entertainment venues to gaming, harness
racing and retail options," said Chris
Kelley, President, MGM Northfield Park. "Through the
dedication and hard work of this team, the Rocksino and harness
track have established themselves as market leaders and we are
excited to begin this new journey together."
Additional details shared with employees today:
- Food and Beverage
MGM Northfield Park's food and
beverage program will offer a new twist on beloved favorites. From
MGM Resorts' renowned TAP Sports Bar, a guest favorite from the
company's diverse culinary portfolio, to new beverage options,
there will be something to please all palate preferences.
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- TAP Sports Bar (currently Hard Rock
Café) – An MGM Resorts original concept with
locations at MGM Grand Las Vegas, MGM National Harbor in
Oxon Hill, MD and MGM Detroit,
TAP is a popular, high-energy restaurant and sports bar
where guests will enjoy the latest sporting events while surrounded
by sports memorabilia. Classic and contemporary American culinary
favorites will be on the menu along with an extensive selection of
local and craft beers. TAP will be open daily for lunch and
dinner.
- The Buffet (currently Fresh Harvest
Buffet) – Guests will encounter a new spin on
a classic, all-you-can-eat dining experience. The delectable array
of beef, fresh seafood, pasta, vegetables and fruit, along with
sweet desserts, will bring the tradition of the Las Vegas buffet experience to the heart of
MGM Northfield Park.
- The Roasted Bean (currently Constant
Grind) – a charming bistro, this quick service
concept will serve coffee, tea, pastries, salads and sandwiches.
The Roasted Bean will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
- Center Bar and Lounge (currently Center Bar)
– Center Bar and Lounge is a high-energy casino bar, adjacent
to TAP Sports Bar. The open atmosphere will place guests in the
heart of the action on the casino floor – a prime spot for people
watching from day to night.
- Entertainment
Hosting the most highly regarded
sporting events and musical acts in the world in multiple
state-of-the-art performance venues, MGM Resorts is an undisputed,
worldwide leader in entertainment. MGM Resorts is excited to
continue the momentum at MGM Northfield Park.
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- Center Stage (currently Hard Rock Live) –
The concert style music hall will host multiple entertainment acts
and events throughout the year. With a state-of-art audio and
lighting system, 1,900 seats and an electrifying atmosphere, it is
the ideal venue for stars to grace the stage any night of the week.
- The Neon Room (currently Club Velvet) – From
hosting comedy acts to live musical performances, The Neon Room
will be a high-energy venue ideal for the hottest programming
line-up around. The versatile space also will serve as a rental
facility for corporate or special events.
- Retail
Fun and convenient retail options will provide
an assortment of amenities for guests to purchase such as
souvenirs, snacks, water, sodas and more.
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- The Shop (currently Rock Shop) – The Shop
will serve as the property's sundries store, offering snacks,
gifts, MGM Northfield Park merchandise and more.
- Rewards Gas & Wash (currently Rockstop Gas
& Wash) – A unique property amenity where guests can get
gas, drive through a car wash and shop in a full retail store.
Kelley said, "It has been an absolute pleasure working with the
Hard Rock team during this transition. They have created a
successful and special destination with a terrific team and they
have our commitment that we will uphold the high standards they
have set."
Additional details on the MGM Northfield Park transformation
will be available in the coming weeks. The transaction is subject
to customary closing conditions.
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 29 unique hotel and destination
gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort
brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around
the world, the company acquired the operations of Empire City
Casino in New York in 2019, and in
2018, opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in
Shanghai. The over 82,000 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 visit us
at www.mgmresorts.com.
About Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
Hard Rock
Rocksino Northfield Park is Ohio's
award-winning gaming, dining, and entertainment destination,
located on the Northfield Park harness racing grounds, which offers
more than 200 live harness races each year. Additionally, the
Rocksino offers more than 2,300 gaming devices, varied dining
options, unparalleled live music and comedy events, and
hosts guests for a variety of
functions and banquets. The property also boasts a
retail shop and state-of-the-art gas service station and car
wash.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described
in MGM Resorts' public filings with the SEC. 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, statements
regarding the expected closing of the acquisition and any benefits
to be achieved as a result of the acquisition. Among the important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those indicated in such forward-looking statements include 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.
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