If the deal does go through, MGM China would become the owner of MGM Grand Paradise, which owns and runs the MGM Macau casino resort.

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MGM, on the other hand, is well positioned to absorb recovering VIP growth in Macau, but will be held back by limited upside potential in Las Vegas.

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Behind Las Vegas Sands in Macau are U.S.-based competitors Wynn Resorts and, more distantly, MGM Resorts International.

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