MGM Resorts International
MGM
Consumer Discretionary
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exclusion reasons
2 themes
MGM Resorts International is screened out under 2 exclusion reasons spanning 2 issue categories.
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MGM Resorts International operates the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, which maintains a live animal habitat featuring Chilean flamingos on the Las Vegas Strip. In March 2026, a tourist was arrested and charged with four felony counts of animal cruelty after allegedly breaking into the habitat, stealing a flamingo, and injuring the bird. The incident highlights the inherent risks of keeping live animals as attractions in a high-traffic tourist environment.
Separately, the company has faced historical criticism for its association with exotic animal acts. A 2015 investigation by Animal Defenders International documented the conditions for big cats used in a magic show previously hosted at an MGM property, alleging extreme confinement and environmental deprivation. While the specific show referenced is no longer running, the company's core business of large-scale resort entertainment creates ongoing demand for animal-based attractions.
MGM Resorts International is a major integrated resort and casino company operating properties including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay; casino gaming is the primary revenue driver
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