MGM Resorts is cutting ties with the Las Vegas Invitational organizers after last week's women's basketball tournament at The Mirage hotel drew plenty of backlash for its poor setup.
Indiana head coach Teri Moren yells to her players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. MGM Resorts is cutting ties with the Las Vegas Invitational organizers afterdrew plenty of backlash for its poor setup.
MGM Resorts said in a statement on Monday afternoon that it would no longer work with event coordinator Ryan Polk or the organizers of the tournament for future events, and placed the blame for the tournament’s failures — which included an injury scare with no paramedics on site — on Polk. "We take great pride in hosting events of all sizes and providing world-class experiences and accommodations to our guests," MGM Resorts said in a statement,."MGM Resorts and the Mirage did not organize, operate or sponsor the Las Vegas Invitational. Mr. Polk was the site coordinator and was responsible for all aspects of this tournament.
"Mr. Polk is not affiliated with MGM Resorts or The Mirage and we will not be working with his company on future events."Las Vegas Invitational was, well, an all-around failureThe women’s tournament was held at a ballroom in The Mirage hotel without the basics. There were no bleachers for fans, only folding chairs. There was no security there, and there were no scoreboards.Teams were told this would be the setup — which the athletes unlimited women’s basketball pro league used.
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