# Atlantic City's Largest Casino MGM Grand Atlantic City By Alex Covert | Published 2007-10-11 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlantic-citys-largest-casino-mgm-grand-atlantic-city References: [prnewswire](http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY;=/www/story/10-10-2007/0004679152&EDATE;=) Las Vegas's little brother, Atlantic City, is getting a new addition to the family - [MGM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-emotional-loyalty) Grand Atlantic City. The multi-billion dollar hotel/casino will be the largest in town. The MGM will feature three hotel towers, 3,000 rooms and suites, major retail, convention center and resort amenities on a stunning piece of 72-acre property. Each tower will give guests a different hotel experience. **Implications** - Artificial cities with gambling at their core are popping up across the globe from Dubai to Nassau and back to Atlantic City. The market for [extravagant hotel casinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sls-baha-mar) is only just beginning, and though no city may ever quite be sin city, businesses and franchisers are working hard to tap into this industry. [Major hotel franchising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriott-internationals), a growing variety of shows and large casinos are just the beginning for this incredibly fruitful industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extravagant Hotel Casinos:** The market for extravagant hotel casinos is on the rise, creating opportunities for new and unique experiences in the hospitality industry. - **Artificial Cities with Gambling:** Artificial cities with gambling at their core are becoming a global trend, presenting opportunities for innovative urban planning and integrated entertainment experiences. - **Large-scale Resort Amenities:** The demand for large-scale resort amenities, such as convention centers and retail spaces, is growing, providing opportunities for businesses to cater to the needs of these expanding entertainment destinations. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can take advantage of the rise in extravagant hotel casinos by offering unique and luxurious experiences for guests. - **Urban Planning:** The trend of artificial cities with gambling presents opportunities for urban planners to create innovative and immersive entertainment destinations. - **Entertainment:** The expanding market for large-scale resort amenities creates opportunities for businesses in the entertainment industry to provide diverse and engaging experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Racing-Themed Branded Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-resorts-international.md) - [Opulent Casino-Based Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-resort-casino.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Multi-Property Seasonal Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-summer-fun.md) - [Luxury Retail Store Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontainebleau-las-vegas.md) - [Resort Casino Diversity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-casino-hotel-maryland.md) - [Recreated Retro Symmetric Casinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casino-royal-palm.md) - [Large Archeological Museum Complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-egyptian-museum.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisfriendly-hotel.md)