MASHANTUCKET, Conn., May 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----The $700 million MGM Grand at Foxwoods, located adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino, North America's largest resort casino, opened to the public on May 17 following a star-studded gala celebration filled with one-of-a-kind entertainment and excitement.

The celebration kicked-off with an exclusive cocktail reception and dine-around highlighting celebrity chefs Michael Schlow of Alta Strada, Tom Colicchio of Craftsteak and Alan Rosen of Junior's, to name a few. The excitement continued with red carpets featuring a wealth of famed celebrities and a private David Foster production by world-renowned entertainers Josh Groban, John Mayer as well as Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys. At the stroke of midnight, Sean "Diddy" Combs hosted the ultra-exclusive late night "Diddy's Den" and DJ AM spun at the opening of Shrine, an Asian-inspired kitchen, lounge and nightclub.

"We are thrilled to have commemorated the highly anticipated opening of MGM Grand at Foxwoods with special guests of the casino, including close friends, family and renowned celebrities," said Gillian Murphy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MGM Grand at Foxwoods. "With the opening, MGM Grand at Foxwoods has catapulted New England to incredible new heights in the world of luxury hospitality and entertainment," Murphy added.

Connected to Foxwoods Resort Casino by a covered moving walkway, MGM Grand at Foxwoods adds an additional two million square feet to the existing property. Guests can delight in the hotel's 825 luxurious guest rooms and suites, featuring top-notch technology in a comfortable and modern atmosphere. For further relaxation and enjoyment, the new resort casino offers the 21,000-square-foot G-Spa by Boston-based entrepreneur, Gretchen Monahan; the 4,000-seat MGM Grand Theater, featuring the world's hottest performances, including Gloria Estefan's premier three-day engagement over Memorial Day weekend; and a variety of gaming options, including 1,400 slot machines and 53 table games offering everything from blackjack and roulette to craps, Spanish 21 and 3-Card Poker. The property also provides guests with fresh outlets for retail therapy, with shops including Bally, Dunhill, MGM Grand Effects and MAC Appeal, an authorized reseller of all things Apple.

For more information about MGM Grand at Foxwoods, please visit www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or call 1-866-MGM-0050.

About MGM Grand at Foxwoods

The highly anticipated MGM Grand at Foxwoods features 825 luxurious guest rooms, 115,000 square feet of meeting space, a 4,000-seat MGM Grand Theater, 21,000-square-foot spa, celebrity chef restaurants, high-end retail and a state-of-the-art casino. A distinctive gaming and entertainment destination, the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods is Connecticut's third largest resort casino, evocative of the Las Vegas landmark: grand in every sense; classically elegant and refreshingly one-of-a-kind. The must-see MGM Grand at Foxwoods enjoys the same amenities as Foxwoods Resort Casino, including access to Lake of Isles(TM), featuring two, 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Rees Jones and a state-of-the-art Golf Academy. The property is easily accessible from Boston, New York, Hartford and Providence. For more information, call 1-866-MGM-0050 or visit www.mgmatfoxwoods.com.

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