Bruno Mars, currently in the ninth year of his residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas, recently announced an extension with 12 additional shows scheduled throughout 2024.
According to a report by News Nation, Mars’ lengthy residency may be attributed in part to a significant gambling debt he has accrued at the casino. An unnamed source revealed to News Nation, “He owes millions to the MGM [from gambling]. [MGM] basically own him.”
The source estimated Mars’ debt to MGM to be as high as $50 million. Despite reportedly earning $90 million annually through his deal with the casino, after taxes, he struggles to cover his outstanding debt.
In past interviews, Mars has openly discussed his fondness for gambling, recalling his first casino visit at 19 years old when he was still an unknown musician, and how he used card playing to cover his rent.
Mars’ residency at Park MGM is set to resume in June, and tickets are available for purchase.