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Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too?
Marriott International has signed a licensing deal with MGM Resorts to let Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members earn points when staying at 17 MGM resorts, starting in October. Bookings at 40,000 of MGM's rooms mainly in Las Vegas will be available through Marriott's site and app by year-end.
"We look forward to increasing our global room distribution by 2.4% as we grow our presence on the Las Vegas Strip and in other compelling destinations across the U.S.," said Anthony Capuano, president and CEO of Marriott International.
The move represents Marriott's first effort at tapping the gaming resort sector, though it's not officially adding a new