al entertainment organisation, MGM Resorts International al has announced that it will be added to the prestigious S&P 500 index,

MGM will be added to what many consider to be the best representation of the US stock market effective prior to the open of trading on Wednesday, 26 July, 2017.

The company will be joining the likes of Google and Facebook parent company Alphabet on the world-renowned equity index.

Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, Jim Murren comments: “We are honoured to join the esteemed companies that comprise the S&P 500 index.

“As with all of our Company’s accomplishments, this significant milestone represents the efforts of the 77,000 men and women dedicated to delivering the finest entertainment experiences at MGM Resorts and our continued commitment to maximise shareholder value.”