MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2027

MGM Rewards just relaunched its status match offer, giving elite members from competing casino programs a chance to upgrade to MGM Gold or Platinum status to enjoy perks like waived resort fees, priority check-in, and complimentary valet parking. This limited-time status match offer is available through July 31, 2025, but you might need to make a trip to apply.

Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this MGM status match — including how to extend your matched status into 2027.

How This MGM Status Match Works

Unlike most status match opportunities, matching gaming status to MGM requires an in-person visit to an MGM Rewards property. If you're already a gambler with the competition, all you'll need is your VIP loyalty card. Then, visit an MGM Rewards desk at your preferred casino with a matching government ID.

All MGM Rewards members are eligible for this offer — including both those who already have status, as well as new MGM Rewards members. You'll need to apply by July 31, 2025 to take advantage of this MGM status match.

Once matched, you'll receive a 90-day trial of either MGM Rewards Gold or MGM Rewards Platinum status, depending on the status you currently hold in the competing program.

Extend your MGM status into 2027

90 days of status might cover a trip (or maybe two) to Vegas. But if you want to enjoy perks for even longer, you'll need to complete the status challenge. From the date you're matched, you'll have 90 days to earn:

• 50,000 Tier Credits to retain MGM Rewards Gold status until January 31, 2027
• 150,000 Tier Credits to retain MGM Rewards Platinum status until January 31, 2027

You can earn Tier Credits by gaming, a paid stay on property at an MGM Resort booked directly with the program, restaurants, spa treatments, and shows at MGM Resorts. However, you'll need to charge those to your room to earn tier points during your stay.

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Competitors eligible for matching

Below is a comprehensive list of all of the competing casino loyalty programs from which you can status match to MGM:

Restrictions on matched MGM status

Note that certain perks with MGM Rewards Gold and Platinum status — like restaurant credits, air credits, and a complimentary cruise on Royal Caribbean — aren't granted with the MGM tier match offer. You'll have to earn those as you normally would in the MGM Rewards program, which begin after earning 75,000 Tier Credits in an elite status year.

Other Ways To Get MGM Rewards Gold Status

If you don't already have a gaming status to match, you can earn MGM Rewards status organically through the program. MGM Rewards works on a Tier Credit system to earn status. There are five levels: Sapphire (up to 19,999 credits), Pearl (20,000 credits), Gold (75,000 credits), Platinum (200,000 credits), and NOIR (invite only). You'll need to earn these points in a Tier Earning Year, which is January 1–December 31 annually in the MGM program.

You'll earn 4 Tier Credits for each $1 spent on an eligible hotel portfolio when staying at an MGM Rewards destination — or when presenting your MGM Rewards card at an eligible venue if not staying on property.

Eligible charges include room rates, eligible food and beverage locations, shows and attractions, spas, retail purchases, cabana rentals, weddings, and business center services. Taxes, gratuities, and comped items don't count toward Tier Credit accruals.

In addition, the MGM Rewards Mastercard^® earns 3 points and Tier Credits per $1 spent on the card at MGM Rewards destinations, 2 points and Tier Credits per dollar at gas stations and grocery purchases, and 1 Tier Credit per $1 on everything else.

To earn MGM Rewards Gold this way, you'll need to spend $18,750 in on-property spend. Obviously, this is a gaming rewards program, so Tier Credits are awarded for various gambling activities. Someone earning MGM Gold status the “hard” way is likely earning their Tier Credits from gaming.

Cruising can earn you status, too!

Royal Caribbean and MGM Rewards have a long-standing partnership. One of the perks of being “Loyal to Royal” is reciprocal status with MGM Rewards. As a frequent cruiser myself, I use this method to keep my MGM Rewards status active.

Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor status is earned through “points.” Points are earned by sailing nights, plus some multipliers like sailing solo or in a suite. Earning 15 Crown & Anchor points will earn you Royal Caribbean Gold status, which maps to Sapphire status with MGM Rewards. Platinum is earned after 30 points with Royal Caribbean, providing Pearl status with MGM Rewards. Finally, Crown & Anchor Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle members receive MGM Rewards Gold Status.

The great thing about cruising status is it's earned for life, not each year. So, matching will allow you MGM status for as long as the partnership lasts!

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What About the MGM and Marriott Partnership?

Marriott and MGM began a partnership in Las Vegas, a change from MGM's 10-year partnership with Hyatt. One major difference in this new partnership is that Marriott Bonvoy members can't receive reciprocal status with MGM Rewards. Rather, you'll now receive Marriott benefits when staying on property in Las Vegas — benefits that are pared down drastically from the perks during Hyatt's partnership.

However, you can status match to Marriott with MGM Rewards status. Don't get too excited, unless you're a top-tier Noir member. MGM Rewards Gold matches to Marriott Bonvoy Silver elite, MGM Rewards Platinum to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, and MGM Rewards Noir to Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite status. In my opinion, it's not worth chasing MGM status for this status match opportunity, especially because it's easy to earn Marriott status through holding the right co-branded credit card.

Why You Want MGM Rewards Status

MGM Rewards status has several tiers: Pearl, Gold, Platinum, and Noir. While some perks at the Pearl level are valuable, like free parking, the real perks begin at Gold. Once you're Gold, you'll receive waived resort fees at MGM properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Excalibur. That can present huge savings, as the resort fee at properties like the Bellagio cost $50 per night, plus tax! You'll also receive enhanced room upgrades (think Strip view or higher floors) and complimentary valet parking.

At the Platinum level, you'll receive perks like 4 p.m. late checkout (based on availability), early check-in, and a suite upgrade once per year, among other benefits. Bigger perks like $600 in air credits, $200 dining credit, and a complimentary Royal Caribbean cruise come when earning 200,000 Tier Credits in a status year.

My Thoughts

Las Vegas has been a frequent destination of mine since I turned 21 years old. Going to school within driving distance when the city was recovering from the Great Recession made for very cheap weekend getaways. Since then, Vegas has come roaring back; at times, it can make for an expensive vacation.

Lately, points and miles have become even more important for my visits to the Vegas Strip, as well as elite status. My beloved Hyatt program provided an easy status match to the MGM Rewards program for years, but Hyatt and MGM ended their partnership in 2023. Luckily, there are still multiple paths to an MGM status match to save money on your next trip to Las Vegas (or another MGM property).

Las Vegas has only gotten more expensive over the last decade. However, MGM Rewards status can help you save money. While a status match to MGM isn't as easy as it once was, hopefully, this guide has helped you see if you qualify.

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