MGM has always been committed to promoting responsible gaming (RG). Recently, the Company has launched a new RG promotional campaign – “MGM Responsible Gaming Community Engagement Scheme”, which aims to strategically promote the prevention of gambling disorder and RG education to the community. In view of combatting the trend of gambling among the younger generation and promoting positive values, this October MGM introduces an educational musical named “The Ideal Life of Aladdin”, a school tour program that extends RG and correct money management concepts to over 3,000 primary and secondary school students from more than 20 schools.  

As a major part of the “MGM Responsible Gaming Community Engagement Scheme”, “The Ideal Life of Aladdin” is organized by MGM and supported by Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ). The launching ceremony took place earlier at Pui Ching Middle School, which was attended by a lineup of guests of honor, including: Yang Yi, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Cheong Chi Hin, Head of Department of Non-tertiary Education of DSEDJ; Ng On Lo, Acting Head of Department of Gaming Research and Liaison of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau; Wu I Mui, Head of Division of Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment of the Social Welfare Bureau; Kuok Keng Man, Vice Principal of Pui Ching Middle School; Wong Lai Na, Principal Administrative Assistant of Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming of University of Macau; Sio U Leng, Deputy Director of Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies of Macau Polytechnic University; and May Leong, Vice President of Table Games of MGM.

May Leong said, “With deep roots in Macau for 16 years, MGM truly believes the implementation of RG is the key to building a healthy and sustainable business model for the industry, laying a solid foundation for the community’s stable development. As we enter into a new decade of development this year, the Company has launched the new ‘MGM Responsible Gaming Community Engagement Scheme’, one that collaborates with local associations to promote RG to various groups in the community. We hope to continue joining hands with all sectors to build a balanced and healthy society, and create a better and more sustainable tomorrow for generations ahead.”

Cheong Chi Hin, Head of Department of Non-tertiary Education of DSEDJ, said, “We appreciate MGM for fulfilling its corporate social responsibility and support the promotion of financial planning education, a key component of the Bureau’s moral education scheme. We believe that this musical helps spreading the proper concepts of financial planning. On the other hand, with recent reports of crime syndicate hiring students to conduct telephone scams, the Bureau will join hands with schools, parents, and community partners to promote correct values on money to students and raise their awareness against all sorts of frauds.”

The educational musical “The Ideal Life of Aladdin” features the story of Aladdin, who gains wealth from the fortune of the Magic Lamp but fails to sustain a prosperous life due to his unmindful splurging and lack of planning. When he hits the rock bottom of life, he decides to embark on a fresh start with proper financial planning and a sustainable lifestyle. The musical extends the importance of financial planning in a fun and creative manner, which goes on a month-long tour for over 3,000 local students from Primary 4 to Form 2.

In view of its joint commitment of RG promotion with the Macao SAR government, MGM has established long-term partnerships with various local organizations to work towards such endeavor. On top of this latest students-targeted program, this year the Company also partnered with Macao Federation of Trade Unions and Macao New Chinese Youth Association, to spread the message of RG to the elderly and youth, respectively.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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