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Cyber attack continues for MGM Resorts

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September 20, 2023

MGM Resorts, which operates numerous casinos, hotels, convention spaces and entertainment facilities, continues to suffer from a cybersecurity attack that forces slot machine winnings to be paid by hand, disrupts parking machines and requires guests to use key cards to access their rooms, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review Journal.

As of Tuesday, the company gave no word on whether it is negotiating with the extortionists.

The company did not respond when a Las Vegas Review Journal reporter asked if it has cybersecurity insurance.

An industry observer said the company is likely losing between $4.2 million and $8.4 million per day.

MGM Resorts also did not indicate if it would pay a ransomware demand.