MGM Grand Casino in Detroit To Switch Locations This Weekend

Currently, the MGM Grand is holding court at a temporary casino, which has been opened for over seven years. The establishment was opened in 1999 at the intersection of John C. Lodge freeway and Abbott Street.

Come 12:01 A.M. on Wednesday, a new, $800 million complex will be the site of major upgrades at the old casino. The temporary casino was housing about 2,400 slot machines. The new complex will have over 4,000 slots and will also contain an entertainment complex, as well as a luxurious hotel.

The loss of the approximate two days that the temporary casino will be closed is estimated at around $2.8 million. The current casino takes in about $1.4 million a day.

Patrons of the temporary casino will have to find new games to take up their time, as all of the slots at the upgraded casino will be new, meaning none of the favorites the players are accustomed to will be transferred.

Many regular customers are torn between the familiar surroundings of the current casino, and the opportunity for much more comfort and amenities that the new casino will offer.

September 29, 2007
Posted By Susan Torres
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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