INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

For interim income tax reporting the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate and applies it to its year-to-date ordinary income. The tax effects of unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, are reported in the interim period in which they occur. The Company’s effective income tax rate was (4.3%) and 5.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 13.8% and 22.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

On January 29, 2024, MGM Grand Paradise was granted an extension of its exemption from the Macau 12% complementary tax on gaming profits for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.

The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating losses, tax credit carryforwards and certain temporary differences. The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.