Bruno Mars has a longstanding partnership with MGM Resorts International.
The two have collaborated on several projects together including shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM and the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
Bruno Mars, a popular American singer-songwriter and performer, has been in the news for his partnership with MGM Resorts International. According to various sources, Bruno Mars is not in debt with MGM as previously reported by some media outlets. In fact, he has a longstanding relationship with the casino giant that is rooted in mutual respect and admiration. The two have collaborated on several projects together including shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM and the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
Mars has a partnership with MGM and its Las Vegas properties
Mars' brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the world
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that MGM Resorts denied the rumors about Bruno Mars' gambling debt with no evidence provided. Additionally, the author quotes a source who claims that Mars is in major debt with MGM without providing any context or verification of this claim.
MGM Resorts shut down rumors
The company said claims that it has Mars on the hook for millions were completely false
Any speculation otherwise is completely false
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The article contains a statement from MGM that Bruno Mars has no debt with the company. However, there are multiple sources citing an insider who claims that Mars is in major debt with MGM and pays his balance via multiple business deals with the casino giant. The source also states that Mars makes $90 million a year off of these deals but then has to pay back his debt.
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In a statement given to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday, MGM Resorts shut down rumors the “24K Magic” singer had racked up a $50 million gambling debt, and that he was paying his balance via multiple business deals with MGM and its Las Vegas properties. The company said claims that it has Mars on the hook for millions were “completely false,” writing, “We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers.”
Mars has mentioned his fondness for the card table more than once over the years. In a 2013 interview with GQ, he talked about nervously losing $100 on his first bet when he was just 19.
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The author has a financial conflict of interest with MGM Resorts as they have a deal worth $90 million per year. The article also mentions that Bruno Mars owes money to the casino giant.
, MGM Resorts International tells Variety that these allegations are “completely false” as Mars has “no debt with MGM.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing a report from NewsNation as the source of information about Bruno Mars' debt with MGM. The article also uses inflammatory rhetoric when it states that Mars has been using his profit from residencies at MGM to pay off gambling debt, which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
The report from NewsNation made claims that Bruno Mars had racked up over $50 million in gambling debt at MGM. They cited an anonymous source close to the situation that said Mars allegedly made $90 million a year through his residencies at MGM but was using a large chunk of that profit to pay off his gambling debt.
The article uses inflammatory rhetoric when it states that Bruno Mars has been using his profit from residencies at MGM to pay off gambling debt, which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
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The article contains a statement from an anonymous source that claims Bruno Mars has racked up over $50 million in gambling debt at MGM. The author does not provide any evidence to support this claim and the source is not named. Additionally, the article quotes a spokesperson for MGM Resorts International who denies these allegations stating that Mars has no debt with MGM.
A spokesperson for MGM Resorts International tells Variety that these allegations are completely false as Mars has no debt with MGM.
In the last week, a report from NewsNation made claims that Mars had racked up over $50 million in gambling debt at MGM. They cited an anonymous source close to the situation that said Mars allegedly made $90 million a year through his residencies at MGM but was using a large chunk of that profit to pay off his gambling debt.
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Thania Garcia has a financial tie to MGM Resorts as she is reporting on their denial of claims that Bruno Mars owes them money. Additionally, the article mentions several topics related to gambling debt and MGM's residencies at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
$90 million a year through his residencies at MGM, $1.5 million per night after taxes
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Pinky Ring cocktail bar and entertainment lounge inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Thania Garcia has a financial tie to MGM Resorts as she is reporting on their denial of claims that Bruno Mars owes them money. Additionally, the article mentions several topics related to gambling debt and MGM's residencies at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
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Thania Garcia has a conflict of interest on the topics of MGM and Bruno Mars. She reports that MGM denies claims that Bruno Mars owes them money, but she also mentions his residencies at MGM and the Pinky Ring cocktail bar and entertainment lounge inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
$90 million a year through his residencies at MGM, $1.5 million per night after taxes
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Pinky Ring cocktail bar and entertainment lounge inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Bruno Mars attends the SelvaRey Pina Colada Party Hosted by Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak at The Hollywood Roosevelt on July 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SelvaRey)
Bruno Mars has been known to rack up large debts at the tables
MGM owns Bruno Mars due to his gambling debt
$90 million a year off of the deal he did with MGM but then he has to pay back his debt after taxes (Mars makes $1.5 million per night)
Bruno Mars' feud with Anderson Paak was over money
Silk Sonic has dates set for The Park at MGM starting in May
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM from gambling without providing any evidence or citing a reliable source. This is an example of sensationalism and selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position while ignoring other relevant information. Secondly, the article quotes a Vegas insider who claims that Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM from gambling without disclosing their identity or providing any evidence to back up this claim. This is an example of deception by omission as it implies that the source has inside knowledge and credibility but fails to provide any supporting information. Thirdly, the article quotes a Vegas insider who claims that Bruno Mars makes $90 million a year off of his deal with MGM but then has to pay back his debt after taxes. This is an example of deceptive wording as it implies that Bruno Mars earns more than he actually does and fails to disclose the true amount he owes in debts. Lastly, the article claims that Silk Sonic's feud with Anderson Paak was over money without providing any evidence or citing a reliable source. This is an example of deceptive wording as it implies that there was a clear cause for their feud but fails to provide any supporting information.
The author claims that Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM from gambling without providing any evidence or citing a reliable source.
The article quotes a Vegas insider who claims that Bruno Mars owes millions to MGM from gambling without disclosing their identity or providing any evidence to back up this claim.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts Bruno Mars as being owned by MGM due to his gambling debts, which implies a negative view of the casino industry. Additionally, the author mentions Bruno Mars' feud with Anderson Paak over money, implying a negative view of those who prioritize financial gain.
Meanwhile, it seems Mars' feud with Anderson Paak — the other half of Silk Sonic — is over.
“(MGM) basically own him,” the Vegas insider added.
Silk Sonic has dates set for The Park at MGM starting in May.
The Vegas insider said that “He owes millions to MGM (from gambling).”
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Paula Froelich has a conflict of interest on the topics of Bruno Mars and MGM partnership as she is reporting for NewsNationNow which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group. The company also owns several casinos including Bellagio where The Pinky Ring lounge, an MGM property, is located.
The article mentions Bruno Mars's performance at the Bellagio and his partnership with MGM.
MGM is proud of their relationship with Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars' brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe
MGM and Bruno Mars' partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect
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Bruno Mars attends the SelvaRey Pina Colada Party Hosted by Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak at The Hollywood Roosevelt on July 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SelvaRey)
Bruno Mars has been known to rack up large debts at the tables
$90 million a year off of the deal he did with MGM but then he has to pay back his debt after taxes (Mars makes $1.5 million per night)
