ARIA RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES TICKETS ON SALE FOR
11TH ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tournament Offers Access to Exclusive Shadow Creek Golf Course

LAS VEGAS - The 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year March 29-April 1, 2012. Tickets are now on sale for one of celebrity golf's most popular events, giving fans the opportunity to watch four days of competition with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

"ARIA and Shadow Creek are incredibly proud to welcome the return of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational to Las Vegas," said Bill McBeath, ARIA's president and COO. "We loved opening Shadow Creek to the public for the first time earlier this year for this spectacular tournament and very much look forward to welcoming back Michael, his fans and his celebrity guests. Most importantly, we are honored to be a part of an event that raises money for a variety of important charitable organizations."

Since its inception in 2001, the tournament has raised nearly $6 million for charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nevada Cancer Institute, James R. Jordan Foundation and Cats Care, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats' charity arm. This past April, the four-day tournament and celebration boasting incredible parties, A-list entertainment and competitive golf, included celebrity and sports-star appearances by Jordan, Drew Brees, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Anthony Anderson, Jerome Bettis, Roger Clemens, Larry David, Julius Erving, Jamie Foxx, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Kevin Hart, Brett Hull, Toby Keith, Toni Kukoc, Spike Lee, Mario Lemieux, Mike Piazza, and Alan Thicke, among others.

Michael Jordan said, "Last year's event was a fun-filled, exciting weekend for not only me, but for our guests, partners and fans. Bill and his entire resort team at ARIA provided service throughout the weekend that was second-to-none and I, of course, can't pass up playing golf at Shadow Creek. I'm looking forward to another successful Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational in 2012 and am hopeful to raise even more money next year for the participating charities."

This year's MJCI is scheduled to kick off Wednesday, March 28 at ARIA with a welcome reception presented by Jordan Brand. The first of two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday, March 29 at Shadow Creek. The final round of the Celebrity-Amateur will take place Friday, March 30.

The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament begins Saturday, March 31 and includes only the competing celebrities. The second and final round of the MJCI will be played Sunday, April 1. Additional festivities and special events surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition, as well as celebrity participants, will be announced in the near future.

Tickets are on sale and available at all 10 MGM Resorts box offices, Concierge desks, and online at www.arialasvegas.com, www.mjcigolf.com and www.shadowcreek.com. Fans who wish to experience this exclusive event can purchase daily or weekly general admission tickets, as well as daily or weekly VIP passes. VIP spectators will enjoy an unparalleled view of the course from the "M life VIP Deck," an open-air hospitality complex overlooking the par-5, 18th hole.

Prices are as follows:

Discounted tickets are available for military service members with valid identification, and Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older with valid ID; both groups will receive 25 percent off a daily or weekly general admission ticket. Additionally, the tournament has created a special "Bring the Kids for Free" general admission ticket offer, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult).

For more information about the MJCI at ARIA at CityCenter, visit www.arialasvegas.com, www.MJCIgolf.com or call (877) 253-5847.

JORDAN AND KUKOC TEAM UP FOR VICTORY ONCE AGAIN

Michael Jordan and Toni Kukoc Win 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Las Vegas' Exclusive Shadow Creek,
Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino

LAS VEGAS – April 4, 2011 – This weekend, Michael Jordan and Toni Kukoc relived the glory days as victorious teammates, but this time it was on the course – not the court. Jordan and Kukoc walked away as champs of the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) held at the exclusive Shadow Creek and hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino . This marked the Las Vegas debut for the celebrated golf event. 

Jordan and Kukoc finished nine under par over the course of the two-day tournament and each took home $20,000 for the charity of their choice. Jordan chose to donate his winnings to Cats Care , the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats' charity arm; while Kukoc chose the James R. Jordan Foundation . The dynamic duo of Drew Brees and Wayne Gretzky finished second at four under par, winning $15,000 each for the Brees Dream Foundation and the Wayne Gretzky Foundation , respectively. Third place in the tournament went to Mario Lemieux and Mike Piazza who finished three under. Lemieux is donating his $12,500 in winnings to the Mario Lemieux Foundation , Piazza to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Miami. See below for final scores from the weekend's celebrity-only tournament.

Giving back to the community is the primary objective of the MJCI, which has raised more than $5 million for charity since its inception in 2001. Proceeds from this year's tournament benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation , Nevada Cancer Institute , James R. Jordan Foundation and Cats Care , as well as the participating celebrities' charities of choice.

Stars who attended MJCI's four days of golf and celebrity events included Michael Jordan, Marcus Allen, Flex Alexander, Anthony Anderson, Derek Anderson, Gabriel Aubry*, Brian Baumgartner, Jerome Bettis, Drew Brees, Brandi Chastain, Chris Chelios, Roger Clemens, Larry David, Richard Dent, Abe Elam*, Shannon Elizabeth*, Julius Erving, Michael Finley, Jamie Foxx*, Dwight Freeney, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Bill Guthridge, Penny Hardaway, Hill Harper, Kevin Hart*, Hollywood Henderson, Brett Hull, Toby Keith, Toni Kukoc, Spike Lee*, Mario Lemieux, Kenny Lofton, Greg Maddux, Danny Masterson, Chi McBride, Christina Milian*, Paul O'Neill, Michael Pena, Mike Piazza, James Pickens, Jr., Maury Povich, Salli Richardson, Stuart Scott, Bruce Smith, John Smoltz, Alan Thicke, Winky Wright, Boyz II Men* (Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris) and Jabbawockeez*. (*non-golfer)

The Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which paired one celebrity with four amateur participants, took place Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament, including only competing celebrities, took place Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3.

Final Scores for the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

About Shadow Creek
Perennially ranked among Golf Week magazine's Top 10 courses, Shadow Creek's special environment is normally reserved solely for guests of MGM Resorts International. Located in the midst of the Nevada desert, the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek makes golfers feel they've been transported to another world with its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, spectacular waterfalls, lush gardens and mature trees. Visit www.shadowcreek.com for more information.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT STARS UNITE IN LAS VEGAS FOR 10th ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL, HOSTED BY ARIA RESORT & CASINO, MARCH 31 - APRIL 3

Drew Brees, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Marcus Allen, Mario Lemieux, Mia Hamm, Boris Becker, John Smoltz, Spike Lee, Don Cheadle, Brian Baumgartner and Shannon Elizabeth Among Stars to Attend Charity Tournament at Exclusive Shadow Creek Golf Course

LAS VEGAS (March 7, 2011) - Sports and entertainment stars Drew Brees, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Marcus Allen, Mario Lemieux, Mia Hamm, Boris Becker, John Smoltz, Spike Lee, Don Cheadle, Brian Baumgartner and Shannon Elizabeth are among the celebrities scheduled to attend the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by Las Vegas' ARIA Resort & Casino, March 31-April 3.

Marking its Las Vegas debut, the tournament will be held at Shadow Creek, one of the country's most exclusive golf courses, which will open its doors to the public for the first time. Proceeds from the charitable tournament will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nevada Cancer Institute, James R. Jordan Foundation and Cats Care, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats' charity arm. Since its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised more than $5 million for charity.

The Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament, including only competing celebrities, will take place Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. More information on special events surrounding the tournament, and additional celebrity participants, will be announced in the near future.

Tickets may be purchased at ARIA's Viva ELVIS box office, online at www.arialasvegas.com or www.MJCIgolf.com. Prices are as follows:

VIP spectators will enjoy an unparalleled view of the course from an open-air hospitality complex featuring a "VIP Party Deck" overlooking the par-5, 18th hole.

Discounted tickets are available for military service members with valid identification, and Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older with valid ID; both groups will receive 25 percent off a daily or weekly general admission ticket. Additionally, the tournament has created a special "Bring the Kids for Free" general admission ticket offer, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult).

About Shadow Creek
Perennially ranked among Golf Week magazine's Top 10 courses, Shadow Creek's special environment is normally reserved solely for guests of MGM Resorts International. Located in the midst of the Nevada desert, the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek makes golfers feel they've been transported to another world with its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, spectacular waterfalls, lush gardens and mature trees. Visit www.shadowcreek.com for more information.

TICKETS FOR 10TH ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
AT SHADOW CREEK IN LAS VEGAS NOW ON SALE

Tournament Offers Public First-Time Access to Exclusive Golf Course

January 19, 2011 - LAS VEGAS - Tickets for the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, are now on sale. The premier celebrity golf event will make its Las Vegas debut March 31 - April 3, giving fans the opportunity to watch four days of competition with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. This also marks the first time that Shadow Creek - one of the country's most celebrated golf courses - will open its doors to the public.

Founded in 2001, the MJCI is one of celebrity golf's most popular events and has raised more than $5 million for charity. The four-day tournament and celebration, which boasts incredible parties, A-list entertainment and competitive golf, is recognized as one of the best events of its kind, having attracted sports legends including Wayne Gretzky, Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux and Julius "Dr. J" Erving and entertainment personalities such as Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Don Cheadle in years past. This year's event beneficiaries include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the James R. Jordan Foundation, Cats Care, Nevada Cancer Institute and the participating celebrities' charities of choice.

"ARIA Resort & Casino and Shadow Creek are incredibly proud to bring the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational to Las Vegas for the first time," said Bill McBeath, ARIA's president and chief operating officer. "It's only fitting that we open Shadow Creek to the public for the first time to welcome fans of Michael Jordan and his celebrity guests for such a spectacular tournament. More importantly, we are honored to be a part of an event that will help raise money for a variety of important charitable organizations."

Fans who wish to experience this exclusive event can purchase daily or weekly general admission tickets, as well as daily or weekly VIP passes. VIP spectators will enjoy an unparalleled view of the course from an open-air hospitality complex featuring a "VIP Party Deck" overlooking the par-5, 18th hole.

Tickets may be purchased at ARIA's Viva ELVIS box office or online at www.arialasvegas.com or www.MJCIgolf.com. Prices are as follows:

Discounted tickets are available for military service members with valid identification, and Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older with valid ID; both groups will receive 25 percent off a daily or weekly general admission ticket. Additionally, the tournament has created a special "Bring the Kids for Free" general admission ticket offer, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult).

Perennially ranked among Golf Week magazine's Top 10 courses, Shadow Creek's special environment is normally reserved solely for guests of MGM Resorts International. Located in the midst of the barren Nevada desert, the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek makes golfers feel they've been transported to another world with its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, spectacular waterfalls, lush gardens and mature trees.

This year's MJCI is scheduled to kick off Wednesday, March 30 at ARIA with a welcome reception presented by Jordan Brand. The first of two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday, March 31 at Shadow Creek. The final round of the Celebrity-Amateur will take place Friday, April 1 followed by the MJCI Celebration, one of the event's signatures featuring headline entertainment.

The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament begins Saturday, April 2 and includes only the competing celebrities. The second and final round of the MJCI will be played Sunday, April 3. Additional festivities and special events surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition, as well as celebrity participants, will be announced in the near future.

For more information about the MJCI at ARIA at CityCenter, visit www.arialasvegas.com or call (877) 253-5847.

ARIA AT CITYCENTER TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL
MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 2011

Four-Day Golf Tournament to be Played at Las Vegas' Exclusive Shadow Creek

LAS VEGAS - The biggest names in the worlds of sports and entertainment will gather for four days of competitive golf and special events when ARIA Resort & Casino hosts the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) March 30 - April 3, 2011. Shadow Creek, one of the country's most exclusive golf courses, will be the home of this spectacular golf event for the first time.

"Michael has been a long-time friend of the MGM Resorts International family and we are privileged that he and his team will partner with ARIA and Shadow Creek for this sensational weekend," said Bill McBeath, ARIA's president and chief operating officer. "The event is not only about celebrities and golf, but more importantly, the tremendous effort set forth by the participants in raising funds for select charities nationwide. We share Michael's philanthropic commitment and look forward to creating an extraordinary event for all involved."

Founded in 2001, the MJCI is one of celebrity golf's most popular events and has raised more than $5 million for charity. The four-day event and celebration, which boasts incredible parties, A-list entertainment and competitive golf, currently enjoys the reputation of being the best event of its kind. Over the years, the tournament has attracted the biggest names in sports and entertainment including sports stars Wayne Gretzky, Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and entertainment personalities Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Don Cheadle. This year's event beneficiaries include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the James R. Jordan Foundation, the Nevada Cancer Institute as well as the participating celebrities' charities of choice.

"When you think of fun and exciting destinations, Las Vegas is the first place that comes to mind," said Michael Jordan. "I'm excited to be bringing the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational to ARIA and to Shadow Creek, a course I've always enjoyed playing. I'm looking forward to some great golf, celebrating with new friends and old and most importantly, raising money for some very worthy charities."

This year's MJCI is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, March 30 with a welcome reception presented by Jordan Brand. The first of two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants, will begin on Thursday, March 31 at Shadow Creek. The final round of the Celebrity-Amateur on Friday, April 1 will be followed by one of the event's signatures, the MJCI Celebration with great live entertainment.

The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament begins on Saturday, April 2 and includes only the competing celebrities. The second and final round of the MJCI will be played on Sunday, April 3. Additional festivities and special events surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition will be announced in the near future.

Perennially ranked among Golf Week magazine's Top 10 courses, Shadow Creek's special environment makes guests feel as if they've been transported to another world. Located in the midst of the barren Nevada desert on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Shadow Creek continues to achieve national recognition and the kind of startling mystique reserved for only a select number of golf courses. Designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, Shadow Creek is known for its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, lush gardens and mature trees. The visual elements, spectacular waterfalls and course design lend to astonishing views.

An NBA legend, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2009. As a player, Jordan virtually rewrote the record book. His 30.1 points-per-game average is the highest in NBA history and, with 32,292 points, he ranks third on the all-time scoring list. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championship titles and was NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) during each of those series. Jordan, a five-time regular season MVP, became the only player to win back-to-back regular season and Finals MVP awards in 1991 and 1992. In March 2010, Jordan became the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, after four years as part of the team's ownership group and its Managing Member of Basketball Operations. Jordan is the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA franchise.

For more information about the MJCI at ARIA at CityCenter, visit www.MJCIGolf.com, www.arialasvegas.com or call (866) 359-7757.

CELEBRITY LINE-UP FOR 10th ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL
IN LAS VEGAS CONTINUES TO GROW

Charity Tournament Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Exclusive Shadow Creek, March 31 - April 3

LAS VEGAS (March 15, 2011) - Entertainment and sports stars Larry David, Gabriel Aubry, Jerome Bettis, Sam Bradford, Stuart Scott, Brandi Chastain, Richard Dent, Paul O'Neill, Mike Piazza, Anthony Anderson, Maury Povich, Dennis Haysbert, Alan Thicke, Adrian Young, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, Grant Show and Boris Kodjoe join the growing list of celebrities scheduled to attend the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by Las Vegas' ARIA Resort & Casino, March 31-April 3.

Previously announced celebrities include Drew Brees, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Marcus Allen, Mario Lemieux, Boris Becker, John Smoltz, Spike Lee, Don Cheadle, Brian Baumgartner and Shannon Elizabeth.

Marking its Las Vegas debut, the tournament will be held at Shadow Creek, one of the country's most exclusive golf courses, which will open its doors to the public for the first time. Proceeds from the charitable tournament will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nevada Cancer Institute, James R. Jordan Foundation and Cats Care, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats' charity arm. Since its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised more than $5 million for charity.

The Celebrity-Amateur tournament, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants, will take place Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament, including only competing celebrities, will take place Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3.

Tickets may be purchased at ARIA's Viva ELVIS box office, online at www.arialasvegas.com or www.MJCIgolf.com.  Prices are as follows:

VIP spectators will enjoy an unparalleled view of the course from the M life VIP Hospitality complex, an open-air venue featuring a "VIP Party Deck" overlooking the par-5, 18th hole. 

Discounted tickets are available for military service members with valid identification, and Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older with valid ID; both groups will receive 25 percent off a daily or weekly general admission ticket.  Additionally, the tournament has created a special "Bring the Kids for Free" general admission ticket offer, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult). 

About Shadow Creek
Perennially ranked among Golf Week magazine's Top 10 courses, Shadow Creek's special environment is normally reserved solely for guests of MGM Resorts International. Located in the midst of the Nevada desert, the Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek makes golfers feel they've been transported to another world with its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, spectacular waterfalls, lush gardens and mature trees. Visit www.shadowcreek.com for more information.