A detail that draws attention to this information is that Bruno has a long-term contract with the MGM group, signed in 2016. In this agreement, the artist would perform in different houses belonging to “MGM Resorts Internacional”.
NewsNation obtained information from a source in Las Vegas. This person gave details about the singer’s situation with card games, specifically, poker. “He owes millions to MGM (in bets). His debts reached more than 50 million dollars,” explains the insider.
This source said the MGM group basically “owns Bruno.” “He makes 90 million dollars a year in this deal with the casino, but he needs to pay his debts… counting taxes, Bruno Mars makes 1.5 million dollars a night.”
The website reports that 90 million, after taxes, drops to approximately 60 million dollars. Despite this situation, MGM continues to “bet its chips” on Bruno Mars.
Recently, in partnership with the singer, they opened The Pinky Ring, a lounge at the Bellagio hotel (belonging to the group), during the Super Bowl. According to the website, another project was underway with the artist.
On more than one occasion, Bruno Mars has spoken in interviews about how he likes to play poker. In his appearance on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden, he recalled that, before his fame, he paid his bills by playing cards, “for a while”.
NewsNation attempted to contact MGM about the case but did not receive a response. Bruno Mars’ press office refused to comment on the episode.
