Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations24
Slot revenues increased substantially in both 2003 and 2004. Improvements were
the result of strong customer visitation, enhanced marketing programs, the impact
of our Players Club rewards program, and the implementation of cashless gaming
technology in 2003. Slot win percentages were consistent among all three periods.
Non-casino revenue increased in 2004 primarily due to the enhanced amenities at
our resorts. In addition, we were able to increase the pricing for our rooms and
other non-gaming amenities. Our hotel results began to improve notably in the 
latter half of 2003, particularly at our Las Vegas Strip resorts. For the year ended
December 31, 2004 REVPAR at our Las Vegas Strip resorts was $141 compared to
$126 in 2003, an increase of 12%. Company-wide REVPAR was $121, an increase
of 10% over 2003. This increase was largely rate driven, as occupancy increased
from 91% to 92% and ADR increased from $121 to $132. In 2003, company-wide
REVPAR increased 6% from $104 to $110, with most of the gains coming in the
second half of the year.
Operating Results – Details of Certain Charges
Pre-opening and start-up expenses consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31 (In thousands) 2004 2003 2002
Bellagio expansion  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,805 $ — $ —
KÀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,655 — —
Borgata  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 19,326 7,757
New York-New York (Zumanity, Nine Fine Irishmen) — 4,310 —
Players Club  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 3,051 5,117
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,816 2,579 1,267
$ 10,276 $ 29,266 $ 14,141
Pre-opening and start-up expenses related to Borgata represent our share of the 
operating results of Borgata prior to its July 2003 opening. 
Restructuring costs (credit) consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31 (In thousands) 2004 2003 2002
Contract termination costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,693 $ 4,049 $ 3,257
Reversal of certain September 11 charges . . . . . . . . — — (10,421)
Siegfried & Roy show closure – The Mirage  . . . . . . . — 1,623 —
Reversal of 2000 contract termination costs  . . . . . . — — (9,857)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,932 925 —
$ 5,625 $ 6,597 $ (17,021)
In 2004, restructuring costs include $3 million for contract termination costs 
related to the Aqua restaurant at Bellagio and $2 million of workforce reduction
costs at MGM Grand Detroit as a result of our efforts to minimize the impact of a
gaming tax increase in Michigan.
In 2003, our primary restructuring activities included closing two marketing offices
and terminating the related leases, terminating a lease agreement with a restaurant
tenant at MGM Grand Las Vegas, and closing the Siegfried & Roy show, which
resulted in a charge for employee severance costs.
In December 2002, we recorded a restructuring credit of $10 million related to a
lease contract termination accrual originally recorded in June 2000 as we deter-
mined that payment under this obligation was not probable. We recorded 
$3 million of restructuring charges in December 2002 related to contract termina-
tion costs for a restaurant lease and the EFX! show at MGM Grand Las Vegas. In
2001, management responded to a decline in business v olumes caused by the
September 11 attacks by implementing cost containment strategies which included
a significant reduction in payroll and a refocusing of several of our marketing 
programs. This resulted in a $22 million charge against earnings. As a result of
improving business levels and our success at re-hiring a substantial number of