November 16, Detroit, MI. Greektown Casino workers
approve a new 4-year labor agreement.
October 17, Detroit,
Michigan. MotorCity Casino and the casino union accepted
a tentative contract agreement averting a strike.
The casino agreed to a slight pay raise and to keep the
current health insurance status quo.
MotorCity was closed earlier in the day anticipating a
pending strike, but opened later that evening.
October 1 - The
new MGM Grand Detroit Hotel and Casino opens in 3
days. They're offering upscale rooms, a spa and a
few new restaurants like the
Palette Dining
Studio with the all-you-can-eat buffet.
September 6 - MGM
Grand Detroit slots failed to pay off Monday evening for
over 3 hours because of a computer problem. The
coinless machines wouldn't print the winning slips on
all 2500 slots. It was corrected, and a report was
filed with the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
August 13 - MGM Grand Detroit Casino is hoping to
attract the "high-end" business traveler to their new
hotel and casino scheduled to open on October 2.
They also plan on marketing the complex as a hotel and
entertainment destination.
