MGM Resorts International closed the sale of its Northfield Park racino in Northfield, Ohio, to an affiliate of Clairvest Group Inc. for $546 million in cash on April 21 2026. The transaction generated net proceeds of roughly $420 million after taxes and transaction costs, giving MGM a sizable cash cushion to strengthen its balance sheet and fund future growth initiatives.
Northfield Park had generated approximately $142 million in adjusted EBITDAR for the year ended December 31 2025, and MGM had originally purchased the venue in July 2018 for about $275 million. The sale price therefore represents a multiple of roughly 3.8 × rent‑inclusive EBITDAR, a figure that CFO Jonathan Halkyard described as “significantly higher than the multiple currently ascribed to our premium portfolio.” The proceeds will be deployed in line with MGM’s priorities of maintaining a strong balance sheet, selectively investing in growth opportunities, and returning capital to shareholders.
The divestiture is part of MGM’s broader strategy to focus on higher‑growth segments such as its Las Vegas Strip properties, digital betting platform BetMGM, and international expansion projects like the MGM Osaka resort. By shedding a non‑strategic regional asset, MGM can redirect capital toward these initiatives and its ongoing share‑repurchase program, reinforcing its vision to be the world’s premiere gaming entertainment company.
The sale also included an amendment to MGM’s master lease agreement with VICI Properties, the owner of the Northfield Park real estate. The amendment reduced MGM’s annual rent obligation by $53 million, and VICI entered into a new triple‑net lease with Clairvest for the property. This lease restructuring further improves MGM’s cash flow profile and aligns the property’s ownership with a partner that has a long track record in the gaming industry.
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts, said the property “is a market‑leading property supported by a talented team that has consistently delivered outstanding guest experiences. The property has a strong foundation, and we extend our best wishes to the team and new ownership for continued success in the next chapter of the property’s evolution.” Jonathan Halkyard added that the transaction “underscores the value of MGM’s high‑quality operations and provides an opportunity to divest a non‑strategic regional asset at a significantly higher multiple than currently ascribed to our premium portfolio.” Clairvest’s president Michael Wagman noted that the company is “excited by the growth potential at Northfield Park and remains committed to offering a premier entertainment experience for the local community.”
The market reaction to the sale was muted, reflecting the strategic nature of the divestiture and the modest impact on MGM’s overall portfolio.
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