MGM MIRAGE Completes the Sale of Treasure Island to Phil Ruffin

March 23, 2009

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) today announced that it has completed its previously announced sale of Treasure Island Hotel & Casino ("TI") to Ruffin Acquisition, LLC for $775 million. Ruffin Acquisition, LLC is wholly owned by Phil Ruffin.

At closing, MGM MIRAGE received $600 million in cash proceeds and a $175 million secured note bearing interest at 10% payable not later than 36 months after closing. Ruffin Acquisition, LLC has an option to prepay this note on or before April 30, 2009 and receive a $20 million discount on the purchase price. The note is secured by the assets of TI and will be senior to any other financing.

"TI is in great hands with Phil Ruffin and we wish him and all of the property's wonderful employees nothing but the best," said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE.

TI is located on the Las Vegas Strip and features 2,885 guest rooms and suites, approximately 87,000 square feet of gaming space, several fine and casual dining outlets, The Sirens of TI - the iconic pirate battle attraction, and Mystere, the first permanent production in Las Vegas by Cirque du Soleil.

"We are very excited to have acquired such a stellar resort in Treasure Island," said Mr. Ruffin. "The property is in pristine condition, ideally located in the heart of the Strip," Mr. Ruffin noted.

As a result of the sale, MGM MIRAGE expects to report a substantial gain in the first quarter.

Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE MGM MIRAGE