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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A persistent error message greeted Dulce Martinez on Monday as she tried to access her casino rewards account to book accommodations for an upcoming business trip. That’s odd, she thought, then toggled over to Facebook to search for clues about the issue on a group for MGM Resorts International loyalty members. […]

From Springfield, Massachusetts to Las Vegas, Nevada, MGM Resorts is dealing with a major cyber attack.

MGM Resorts, which operates hotel and gaming venues around the world, notably in Las Vegas, has been hit by a significant cyberattack that has paralysed networks

The perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it has been shattered.

MGM Resorts said the incident began Sunday, affecting reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states. Videos on social media showed video slot machines that had gone dark. Some customers said their hotel room cards weren't working.

Caesars Entertainment has joined MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack this week.

The disclosure follows MGM reporting a cyberattack that led it to shut down computer systems at its properties across the U.S. to protect data.

“We have taken steps to ensure that the stolen data is deleted by the unauthorized actor,” the company said, “although we cannot guarantee this result.”

They're the latest victim of a cyber attack.

Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack.