Las Vegas Strip AP Guide
MGM Grand Las Vegas Slot Machines
MGM Grand Floor Overview
MGM Grand sits at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip at 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd and operates one of the largest single gaming floors in the world — commonly cited at over 2,500 slot machines. The sheer volume is the defining AP characteristic of this property: more machines mean more progressive banks to scout in a single visit.
The floor is organized into distinct sections including the main casino, the high-limit area, and gaming near the sports book and entertainment venues. Denominations run from penny to $100, with the main floor dominated by multi-denomination machines. The purchasing mix typically includes Aristocrat, IGT, Scientific Games, and Everi titles.
MGM Grand attracts a wide mix of tourists, convention attendees, and entertainment seekers. The property hosts major boxing events and concerts — the nights surrounding these events drive above-average coin-in volume that pushes progressive meters higher than typical Strip norms. Post-event morning walkthroughs are particularly productive.
AP Machine Families at MGM Grand
MGM Grand's large floor is stocked with a broad cross-section of current titles. The AP-relevant families most commonly found at this property type:
Lightning Link & Dragon Link (Aristocrat)
Multiple banks of these titles are typically spread across the main floor. At 2,500+ machines, MGM Grand commonly carries more linked progressive banks than any single property on the Strip — providing more simultaneous AP opportunities per visit than smaller competitors.
Buffalo Family (Aristocrat)
Buffalo Gold and Buffalo Link are heavily represented at volume properties. The high coin-in on Buffalo titles at MGM Grand makes accumulator and progressive states on these machines worth checking on every walkthrough.
IGT Wheel of Fortune & Progressives
IGT maintains a strong presence in the MGM portfolio. Wheel of Fortune linked progressives and IGT standalone must-hit-by machines are commonly placed in high-traffic floor sections near main entrances.
Everi Titles
Everi's progressives and accumulator series are commonly found at larger Strip floors. These machines are less frequently targeted by AP players and therefore more likely to reach elevated states before being identified.
Floor Scouting Tips for MGM Grand
- Floor size: MGM Grand’s floor takes 45–60 minutes for a complete walkthrough — significantly longer than most Strip competitors. Budget accordingly.
- Event night strategy: MGM Grand hosts major sporting events and concerts. A post-event morning walkthrough — arriving 6–8 AM the day after a big event — frequently yields the most elevated progressive states of any visit.
- South Strip anchor: MGM Grand at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Tropicana Ave is the natural anchor for south Strip circuit days, pairing with Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur.
Event Night Strategy
The night of a big fight or concert at MGM Grand Arena drives exceptional coin-in volume. A post-event morning walkthrough consistently yields the most elevated progressive states of any visit to this property.
MGM Rewards & Comp Strategy
MGM Gold
Enrollment — no earn threshold
Access to promotional mailer cadence — free play offers, resort credit promotions, and rate-access booking.
MGM Platinum
25,000 tier credits per year
Priority check-in at all MGM properties, enhanced resort credits, stronger free play offers. The practical AP target tier for Strip visitors.
Present your MGM Rewards card at every session to ensure tier credits accumulate correctly.
Nearby Casino Circuit
Park MGM
0.2 miles northMGM Resorts — earns toward the same MGM Rewards account. Smaller floor than MGM Grand but a convenient same-day addition.
New York-New York
AdjacentMGM Resorts — earns MGM Rewards. Compact floor with good machine density.
Luxor & Excalibur
0.4 miles southBoth MGM Resorts properties with large floors. Viable additions for a full south Strip MGM sweep.
Bellagio
0.8 miles northMGM Resorts flagship — the natural northern destination on an all-MGM circuit day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many slot machines does MGM Grand have?
MGM Grand is commonly cited as having over 2,500 slot machines, making it one of the largest single gaming floors on the Las Vegas Strip. This machine volume is the primary AP asset at MGM Grand — more linked progressive banks means more simultaneous AP opportunities per visit than smaller Strip competitors.
What are the best slot machines at MGM Grand Las Vegas?
The most consistently productive AP machine families at large MGM properties are Lightning Link and Dragon Link (Aristocrat), typically available in multiple linked banks across the main floor. Buffalo Link and IGT progressives are also worth scouting. A complete walkthrough often surfaces multiple machines at elevated progressive states simultaneously.
How does MGM Rewards work at MGM Grand?
MGM Grand earns toward the same MGM Rewards account as Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan, and all other MGM Strip properties. MGM Gold is the entry tier, activated with card enrollment. MGM Platinum at 25,000 tier credits per year provides priority check-in, resort credits, and stronger free play offers.
Is MGM Grand good for advantage play?
Yes, for volume-based AP scouting. The large floor size means more progressive banks and more chances to find an elevated state. However, like all Strip properties, MGM Grand holds slots at tourist-market rates. The best approach is to combine MGM Grand floor scouting with MGM Rewards tier credit accumulation toward Platinum status.