Guests at MGM Resorts properties on the Las Vegas Strip have been EXCLUDED from their hotel rooms due to a cyberattack.
- MGM Resorts has approximately 48,000 rooms on the Las Vegas Strip
- Properties include Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio and MGM Grand, among others
Thousands of guests at MGM Resorts on the Las Vegas Strip have been locked out of their hotel rooms due to a cyberattack, according to reports.
MGM Resorts International has approximately 48,000 rooms on the Strip. The Company’s properties include Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio, Luxor and MGM Grand, among others.
The outage affected company emails, reservations, room keys and casino machines.
The company said in a statement: “MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the company’s systems. Immediately after detecting the issue, we quickly launched an investigation with the help of leading external cybersecurity experts.
“We also notified law enforcement and took prompt action to protect our systems and data, including shutting down certain systems.” Our investigation is ongoing and we are working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the matter.
A concierge at the iconic Bellagio Hotel told NBC News 3 that the entire system was broken “internally and externally” and it was unclear when it would be restored.
Meanwhile, guests at MGM properties have taken to social media to speak out about the situation, with many saying they can’t access their rooms.
Guests at MGM Resorts on the Las Vegas Strip have been locked out of their hotel rooms due to a cyberattack, according to reports.
