in October

In addition to its Laughlin casinos, MGM earlier this year soldoff Buffalo Bill's, Primm Valley and Whiskey Pete's, its threehotel-casino properties in Primm, NV, which sit on the Californiaborder 45 miles south of the Las Vegas. Collectively known as PrimmValley Resorts, the group totals 2,644 guest rooms, 136,000 sf ofcasino space, 2,816 slot machines, three gas stations and aconvenience store on 143 acres.

The only Vegas gateway market where MGM is maintaining aninterest is Jean,NV, which sits between Primm and Las Vegas. It owns 166 acresthere that currently hold the 302-room Nevada Landing property, the800-room Gold Strike Hotel and Casino and two gas stations/reststops catering to truckers. MGM plans to master plan, develop andoperate gaming casinos and housing on the property along with othercommercial and retail elements. MGM Mirage Inc. is selling a50%-stake in the Jean portfolio as part of its plannedredevelopment.