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MGM Rewards reveals enhanced new perks and benefits associated with its rewards system, including more milestone rewards as well as more elevated experiences on cruises and vacations. It has also revealed rollover tier credits and celebrations and is all set to launch a brand-new eGift card and a credit card. MGM Rewards, the premier loyalty program from MGM Resorts International, has announced a sweeping series of enhancements set to transform the member experience both on land and at sea. These updates include improved partner benefits, the introduction of Milestone Rewards, expanded tier matching with Marriott Bonvoy, exclusive cruise perks, and a newly launched eGift card system. With more ways to earn and enjoy, MGM Rewards is redefining what loyalty means for millions of members worldwide. "We are elevating our rewards program and creating more ways than ever to earn and enjoy benefits across the world and at sea," said VP of Loyalty Marketing at MGM Resorts, Anil Mansukhani. "We listened to feedback from our members and wanted to recognize and reward guests' advancements throughout every level which is our central focus in delivering a best-in-class loyalty experience." Expanded Marriott Bonvoy tier matching A major highlight of the program's revamp is the enhanced partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, offering tier-matching benefits for a broader range of MGM Rewards members: Pearl members can now receive Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Gold members can enjoy Gold Elite status. Platinum members can continue with Gold Elite benefits. NOIR members are matched into Ambassador Elite, Marriott Bonvoy’s top-tier level. This expanded tier match program opens doors for MGM Rewards members at more than 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide, providing perks like room upgrades, late checkout, and welcome gifts. Members with previously linked accounts will automatically benefit from the new status levels. Elevated cruise benefits with Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean In collaboration with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, MGM Rewards is enhancing its Annual Cruise Benefit. For the first time: Gold members now qualify for the Annual Cruise Benefit. Platinum and NOIR members gain access to upgraded staterooms and a wider selection of extended cruise itineraries. Additionally, all MGM Rewards members will now receive Onboard FreePlay, a gaming benefit based on their tier status when sailing under MGM Rewards promotions. Introducing Milestone Rewards and tier celebrations The new Milestone Rewards program bridges the gap between tier achievements, allowing members to earn exclusive perks along their loyalty journey. A standout feature is the Rollover Tier Credits, which lets members carry over up to 25,000 Tier Credits into the 2026 program year by meeting the following benchmarks in 2025: Earn 50,000 Tier Credits: Carry over 7,500 Earn 125,000 Tier Credits: Carry over an additional 17,500 Along with each tier advancement, members can unlock celebration credits and travel bonuses: Gold: $100 MGM Resorts credit Platinum: $200 MGM Resorts credit + up to $600 air travel credit NOIR: $500 MGM Resorts credit + up to $1,200 air travel credit Debut of MGM Rewards eGift card MGM Rewards has also introduced its first-ever eGift Card, offering members an easy way to share experiences across MGM Resorts' iconic destinations, from Bellagio in Las Vegas to Beau Rivage in the state of Mississippi. These digital gift cards are redeemable at participating restaurants, retail shops, spas, and even for hotel stays. To celebrate the launch, eligible members will get an exclusive offer on eGift card purchases, making it the ideal last-minute gift option. Looking ahead: credit card coming soon These updates mark the first phase of MGM Rewards' 2025 program evolution. Coming soon is the launch of an MGM Rewards credit card, designed to unlock even more travel perks and offer accelerated point and Tier Credit earnings. For more information or to join MGM Rewards, visit MGM Rewards Sign-Up. Stay tuned to the MGM Resorts Newsroom for future announcements on the credit card and more loyalty program innovations.

Fans at the Scotiabank Arena were thrilled to see a massive performance from the Toronto Maple Leafs to kick off their campaign in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it cannot be denied that it was an all-around game that ended up being a supreme victory. The Leafs scored 6-2 to beat the ailing Ottawa Senators as they have taken a 1-0 series lead. In a game where Auston Matthews did not even score a single goal, one can say that the Maple Leafs are in trouble. And yet he dished up two assists, while Mitch Marner stepped up big-time with a goal and two assists to rally his team for a promising finish. After all, the goal is to win one game at a time – and in a seven-game series, everybody eats, and everybody has a chance to step up. As the first wild card from the East, nothing was expected from the Senators. They aren’t much of a big-swing team, but then we can always expect that there’s more to come in a seven-game series, and there can be upsets when it matters most as well. For now, this is a huge win for the Maple Leafs, and they aren’t expecting the games to become any easier at all. A Big Night For Marner Marner scored three points for the Maple Leafs after bringing a huge night where he doubled the team’s lead in the opening period alone. After all, he’s been rolling in the power play and is bringing some impressive performances in the season. To see Marner shine in the playoff stage seems to be quite a huge boost for the team at this point in time. “Just to start off with a win is great but we have to look forward to the next one, it’s going to be even harder to win the next one and we are going to look to figure out how we can even be a little better Tuesday,” Marner said. “It does help chipping in, it feels good, but the win is the most important thing and that’s what you aim for.” Marner finished the regular season with 53 points coming off 41 assists and 12 goals in 58 games. His impressive 21-minute run in Game 1 says a lot about his value, and it is expected that he will be bringing more dynamic to the team’s flexibility heading into the next set of games in this series. Everyone Contributing William Nylander and John Tavares rallied with a goal and assist each, and they played a huge role in rallying the big push in the showdown against the Senators, who were looking to get some takeaways in this Game 1 loss and improve their chances moving forward. However, what really killed Ottawa’s chances was the power-play, which was relly emphasized by Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube in his post-game presser. “The power play has been rolling for a while,” Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said. “They’re doing a good job. For me, it’s about getting pucks to the net with numbers at the net. I can’t say enough about Tavares and Matthew Knies in those areas, they’ve done an extremely good job at all their work in the interior of the ice.” On top of that, the defense was really stingy for Toronto. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves in the game, which in turn also played a role in setting up the power-play – with the Maple Leafs going for three out of six attempts.