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Punam Mathur Receives Inaugural “Diversity Ambassador” award from the Asian Chamber of Commerce

LAS VEGAS – March 3, 2008 – Punam Mathur, Senior Vice President of Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs, received the inaugural “Diversity Ambassador” Award from the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (LVACC).  Mathur was honored last night at the organization’s Asian Community Achievement Awards banquet.

The LVACC recognized Mathur for her continuous commitment to advancing diversity in the Las Vegas community.  Annually, the Chamber honors individuals who have achieved significant milestones in their career.

Since joining MGM MIRAGE in 1996, Mathur has helped to create an employee culture of awareness, acceptance and respect, which continues to garner national acclaim.  With her leadership, MGM MIRAGE has received numerous accolades including such recognitions as “Top Corporations in the U.S.” by DiversityBusiness.com, “50 Best Companies for Minorities” and “America’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune Magazine and “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” by DiversityInc magazine.

About the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce:
Established in 1986, the LVACC was formed to serve and represent the professional and business interests of Nevada's growing community of Asian Pacific Americans.  LVACC, a non-profit corporation, was founded with the primary goal of economic growth for its membership.  Their goal is to serve as a major forum and significant economic force in bringing about political, social and economic parity for Nevada's Asian Pacific American community.

About MGM MIRAGE:
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected development companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 17 properties located in  Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau.  MGM MIRAGE is developing major casino and non-casino resorts, separately and with partners in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, the People's Republic of China and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs.  For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's website at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

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