The lead architects were Paul Tonti of the SmithGroup and Thomas Sherry of Hamilton Anderson Associates. The MGM Grand Detroit stands across from the DTE Energy Headquarters which includes a reflecting pool and landscaped areas.ĭesigners on the project include the joint venture of Hamilton Anderson Associates and the SmithGroup, both of Detroit, Cleo Design of Las Vegas, Carol Harris of Detroit, Lawrence Lee of California, Toni Chi of New York, and Super Potato out of Japan. A Celebrity Poker Match was taped there for a televised release at a later date.

The grand opening celebration attracted Hollywood stars. The permanent casino opened to the public on October 3, 2007. The Casino also rebuilt 3rd Street into a two way boulevard to facilitate traffic movement around the site. The facility has 30,000 square feet (2,800 m 2) of meeting space for conferences and live performance seating for 1,200. Lodge Freeway and Bagley Street, three to four blocks from the temporary casino. On December 13, 2005, the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved MGM Grand's plans for a permanent casino with 100,000 square feet (9,300 m 2) of casino space, 401 hotel rooms, and an eight-story self-parking garage to be located on John C. MGM MIRAGE had several serious buyers for the MGM Grand Detroit, but ultimately sold the MotorCity Casino to Marian Ilitch. Due to Michigan state gaming laws prohibiting casino owners from acquiring or owning more than one casino in the state, MGM Mirage was forced to sell either the MGM Grand Detroit or the MotorCity casino. In 2005, the MGM Grand Detroit Casino was the subject of a possible sale when parent company MGM MIRAGE announced that it was acquiring rival casino company Mandalay Resort Group, owners of the MotorCity Casino. The permanent, luxury resort hotel opened on October 3, 2007, with a grand event which included models and celebrities including Ashanti, Kid Rock, and fireworks.ĭetroit is one of the largest American cities and metropolitan regions to offer casino resort hotels. The casino opened in its temporary location on July 29, 1999. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International. The MGM Grand Detroit is one of three casino resort hotels in Detroit, Michigan, and one of four in the Detroit–Windsor area. Octo 16 years ago ( October 3, 2007) (as permanent luxury resort) J 24 years ago ( July 29, 1999) (as temporary casino)

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