MGM MIRAGE Earns Diversity's Top Honor

LAS VEGAS, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE continues to earn high honors for the quality of its Diversity Initiative, including its most recent ranking on the prominent "2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®" list.

MGM MIRAGE is the only company headquartered in Nevada, and the only gaming company in the United States to be recognized on the DiversityInc list for its commitment to diversity best practices.

DiversityInc judges said the MGM MIRAGE Diversity Initiative translates into excellence in customer service.

"MGM MIRAGE has a strong focus on diversity training to create an inclusive workplace, as well as culturally competent customer service," judges commented, and "this is one of the best companies anywhere at branding itself as a diversity leader."

The award was recently presented by DiversityInc Magazine at its sold-out annual awards dinner in Washington, D.C.

This year, a total of 449 companies vied for a spot on the "Top 50" list.  MGM MIRAGE earned a spot on the "Top 50" among other prominent companies including General Mills, Time Warner Cable, and The Walt Disney Co.  

MGM MIRAGE was previously named to the list in 2006, 2007 and 2009, and was commended by DiversityInc as a "Noteworthy Company" in its 2008 awards competition.  

DiversityInc is the nation's leading publication on diversity and business.  The list encompasses 14 industries ranging from small regional companies to global giants.  Applicants complete an intensely detailed, analytic survey with more than 200 questions measuring CEO Commitment, Human Capital, Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity.

The MGM MIRAGE Diversity Initiative was launched in 2000.  

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in five other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. One of those investments - CityCenter - is also managed by MGM MIRAGE. CityCenter, an unprecedented urban metropolis on the Las Vegas Strip with Gold LEED(R) certifications, is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter features ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas; Veer Towers, and Crystals retail and entertainment district. MGM MIRAGE Hospitality has entered into management agreements for casino and non-casino resorts throughout the world. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

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