MGM’s New Iconic Credit Card Offers $200 Resort Credit, MGM Status, and Lounge Access — But Is It Worth the Fee? by Mark Jackson April 17, 2025 2 MGM just launched a brand new MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard, offering an annual $200 resort credit, MGM elite status, plus the ability to earn a $250 hotel credit and higher elite status tiers. Here's a dive into all the perks at launch, and whether it makes sense for your wallet.
MGM Rewards Adds Milestone Perks, Marriott Status Matches, and Cruise Upgrades by Mark Jackson March 26, 2025 0 MGM Rewards continues to tweak its loyalty program, rewarding mid- and top-tier members more for their on-property spending and gambling. In addition, the program deepens its partnership with Royal Caribbean and Marriott Bonvoy with this recent announcement.
MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2027 by Mark Jackson and JT Genter March 3, 2025 0 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. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this MGM status match — including how to extend your matched status into 2027.
A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes January 27, 2025 1 If you didn't know, MGM has a partnership with Marriott, which offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy your Marriott Bonvoy membership benefits at unique properties and score extra points along the way. Here's everything you need to know about the Marriott-MGM partnership.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt January 20, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.
You Can Now Convert MGM Rewards Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points — And Vice Versa by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter September 9, 2024 0 Earlier this year, the long-awaited integration of MGM and Marriott Bonvoy took center stage. Outside of making 16 MGM properties bookable with Bonvoy points, the Marriott-MGM tie up offers resort-goers tier match opportunities, reciprocal elite benefits, and more. The "and more" grew today as Marriott and MGM finally made good on a benefit proposed many months ago. Here's why that matters.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 10 Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.
Turns Out We Can’t Have Nice Things: Hyatt and MGM to End Partnership by Carissa Rawson October 1, 2023 1 MGM and Hyatt just announced that they'll be ending their partnership on September 30, 2023. While this isn't especially surprising, it is bad news for those who've relied on the partnership to earn cheap Hyatt elite status or get their resort fees waived on Vegas stays. Thankfully, you have a few more days to take advantage of status matches and a couple of months to enjoy reciprocal earnings. Here are the details of this breakup.
World of Hyatt Members Earn Double Points at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas by Skye Class July 26, 2022 1 Headed to Las Vegas this summer or fall? Well, you might want to take advantage of a new promotion. Hyatt is offering World of Hyatt members the chance to earn double points at MGM Resorts properties. You will need to register, book, and complete your stay before October 15, 2022 to qualify.
MGM Overhauls M Life Rewards Program, Changes Coming February 1, 2022 by Ryan Smith August 31, 2023 4 MGM is making big changes to its M Life rewards program, and these will launch on February 1, 2022. The new program will be called MGM Rewards. Changes for gamblers and non-gamblers are coming, so let’s dive into all of the details.