MGM responds to report of Bruno Mars’ gambling debt

MGM Resorts says its relationship with Bruno Mars is one of “mutual respect” and “Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.”

Issued Monday, the statement answers a report Friday from media website NewsNation that the Park MGM headliner has rolled up gambling debts in the tens of millions. Citing an unidentified source, the publication alleged Mars had debts as high as $50 million from table games.

Responding to a request for comment, and MGM Resorts International rep emailed the statement:

“We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers.”