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Kerkorian Bets on Bellagio

Billionaire who controls MGM Mirage makes bid for its two hottest assetsi

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted May 22, 2007 2:54 PM CDT

(Newser) – Activist investor Kirk Kerkorian, who holds a controlling interest in MGM Mirage, is making a play to buy two of the casino company's crown jewels. Kerkorian's company, Tracinda Corp., is in talks to acquire MGM's Bellagio Casino and the $7.4 billion CityCenter development, currently... Read full story »

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