Murren, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, MGM Resorts International.

'The opportunity to build a destination casino resort in the National Harbor complex was extremely compelling,' stated James J. The company also operates MGM Macau and has many other partnership projects under development in China, India, the Middle East and other destinations around the world. As the anchor of National Harbor, Gaylord Entertainment retains an economic interest along with Peterson Companies in the resort casino transaction.MGM Resorts is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating destination resorts around the world including such iconic Las Vegas resorts as Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. National Harbor, the Washington, DC metro area's premier waterfront resort destination, includes fine restaurants, distinctive retail, office and residences, and a number of world-class hotels including the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

Developed by Peterson Companies, National Harbor comprises 350 acres of prime real estate along the scenic Potomac River in Prince George's County, MD.

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