The Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino, first conceived in 2005 and completed nearly two decades later, is set to open its doors in less than a month.
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MGM Resorts and Marriott International did not provide a reason for the delay. Trade publications have speculated that the cyberattack on MGM might be a factor.
A software analyst said the attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment may embolden hackers to hit other Las Vegas casino operators.
MGM Resorts International expects to lose $100 million in cash flow as a result of a nine-day cyberattack and told customers the company would offer free identity protection and credit monitoring services.
An expert in cybersecurity says it’s too early to speculate whether MGM Resorts International was the victim of hackers in a ransomware attack but there are numerous clues indicating it was.
The problem affected credit card transactions and other computerized systems. There were indications that MGM shut down some systems to prevent the matter from becoming worse.