CEO
MGM
Bill Hornbuckle is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 40 years of experience in Las Vegas entertainment. He has brought growth and innovation throughout his years in Las Vegas. He was appointed Acting CEO of MGM Resorts International in March 2020 and was named CEO and President on July 29 of the same year.
Bill oversaw MGM Resorts International’s acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group and helped consolidate MGM’s corporate structure during the Great Recession. He helped expand MGM Resorts International from owning just 1.5 properties in Las Vegas to owning 30 properties worldwide, including 19 regional resorts.
As CEO, he successfully guided MGM Resorts through the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when resorts worldwide shut down to prevent the spread of the disease. Bill was involved in the launch of The Mansion at MGM Grand and was a key player in the launch of MGM’s online gaming platform, BetMGM.
Under Bill’s leadership, BetMGM became the official betting partner of multiple NFL teams: the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens. BetMGM then partnered with sports teams in other leagues: the Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Washington Nationals (MLB), and Philadelphia 76ers (NBA).
Bill began his Las Vegas career as a busboy and room service attendant at the Jockey Club. He later became an assistant hotel manager at the Flamingo Hilton.
He worked for 15 years at Wynn Resorts, where he helped open the Mirage with Steve Wynn in 1989.
Later, Bill became President of Caesars Palace in 1997 and joined MGM Resorts International in 1998. During the great recession, Hornbuckle became MGM Resorts’ CMO and, in 2012, was appointed President of MGM Resorts International.
Ultimately, he became COO in 2019 and was later appointed Acting CEO at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. In July of the same year, he was officially named CEO of MGM Resorts International.
A: Bill Hornbuckle has been in the gaming industry for over 40 years. From humble beginnings as a busboy and room-service attendant, he rose to assume one of the most significant roles in the gaming industry.
A: Bill Hornbuckle became CEO of MGM Resorts International in July 2020.
A: Bill has been a significant part of the Las Vegas gambling scene for over 40 years. He worked for the legendary Steve Wynn for 15 of those years and helped open the Mirage Hotel & Casino.
A: Bill Hornbuckle has been instrumental in MGM’s global expansion into Asia and Europe. Under his leadership, MGM has acquired LeoVegas and developed its own BetMGM brand.
A: More than anybody, Bill Hornbuckle has been a champion for responsible gambling and corporate social responsibility. BetMGM has implemented programs such as GameSense, trained its employees to serve as ambassadors, and heavily promoted ethical gaming operations.
