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MGM MIRAGE Named to Computerworld Magazine's List of '100 Best Places to Work in IT'
    LAS VEGAS, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Computerworld magazine has
named MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) to its list of "100 Best Places to Work In IT"
recognizing companies that excel at keeping their Information Technology
workers well-compensated, well-trained and satisfied on the job.

    "We have a tremendously talented team backed by business partners who
embrace and support technology," said Tom Peck, Senior Vice President and
Chief Information Officer of MGM MIRAGE. "We get to see the results of our
efforts through the 24x7 interaction with our guests. It's extremely
rewarding that MGM MIRAGE IT is being recognized for the strength of our
benefits and diversity programs, technology initiatives, and career
opportunities."

    The MGM MIRAGE IT Department has some of the largest and most
progressive technology deployments in the industry. The diversity of the
department's technology portfolio and global expansion offers outstanding
work experience for its employees.

    MGM MIRAGE offers both online and classroom training for its IT
employees, and is a sponsor of Women In Information Technology (WITI)
International.

    To compile the list, Computerworld readers, PR professionals and other
interested parties nominated companies they consider great employers for IT
workers. Computerworld asked nominees with more than 50 IT employees, more
than 300 total employees and annual revenue exceeding $100 million to
participate in a survey. In addition, Computerworld required the IT
employees of these companies to complete a separate employee survey.

    The company survey asks about the companies' benefits, training and
development, average salary increases, percent of staff promoted, turnover
rates, and the percentage of women and minority staff in IT management. In
addition, Computerworld collects information on the companies' hot
projects, mentoring programs and a variety of benefits ranging from elder
care and childcare to flextime.

    The employee survey collects data on employee satisfaction with
management, benefits, workplace culture, compensation and job duties.

    Computerworld awards points to each company based on the survey
responses, and companies awarded the most points are named to the list.

    MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected
development companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and
entertainment, owns and operates 17 properties located in Nevada,
Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties
in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. MGM MIRAGE is developing major
casino and non-casino resorts, separately and with partners in Las Vegas,
Atlantic City, the People's Republic of China and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. MGM
MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming
Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM
MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its
industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy
programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's
website at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

    ABOUT COMPUTERWORLD

    Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," is the most trusted source
for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld's
integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest
(58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication,
Computerworld.com Web site, focused conference series and custom research.
Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the
world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately
held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers,
including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld,
Network World and PC World.

    Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward
looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" Under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or
uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the
company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE MGM MIRAGE
http://www.mgmmirage.com
CONTACT:
Media, Alan M. Feldman, Senior Vice President
of Public Affairs, +1-702-650-6947, afeldman@mirage.com, or
Investors, Daniel D'Arrigo, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, +1-702-693-8895, both of MGM MIRAGE