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Barry Diller Drops Bid To Acquire Full Control Of MGM Resorts
People Inc. Chairman Barry Diller has withdrawn a proposal to acquire full ownership of MGM Resorts.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Barry Diller Drops $18 Billion MGM Resorts Takeover Plan
Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter
What happened
The mogul's People Inc had proposed to buy all shares in the Las Vegas casino giant that it didn't currently own.
Key facts
- Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:43:16 UTC.
Why it matters
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