by Natasha Wolff | October 6, 2025 11:36 am
As President of MGM Resorts[1] International, Bill Hornbuckle[2] has guided one of the world’s premier hospitality and entertainment companies through an era of transformation. With a career spanning decades, Hornbuckle has become synonymous with innovation, resilience, and vision, ensuring that MGM remains at the forefront of both luxury experiences and global gaming.
Under his leadership, MGM Resorts has expanded its reputation beyond the Las Vegas Strip, building an international presence while reimagining what the hospitality and gaming industries can be. Hornbuckle has been a driving force behind MGM’s embrace of digital innovation, recognizing early the power of technology to redefine consumer engagement.
He is particularly proud of MGM’s success in the digital space. With the launch of BetMGM[3], the company’s sports betting and iGaming platform, MGM entered a rapidly growing market with extraordinary results. Hornbuckle is also pleased with the company’s international positions through LeoVegas, which, together with its partnership with Entain, has helped create a $3 billion top-line digital business. This move not only secured MGM’s relevance in a new era of gaming but also positioned it as a global leader in the digital entertainment sector.
For Hornbuckle, the success of MGM is not simply about growth, but about creating lasting value for guests, employees, and communities. From luxury resorts to cutting-edge digital platforms, his vision continues to push the company forward, blending tradition with innovation.
With eyes set firmly on the future, Bill Hornbuckle[4] remains committed to ensuring that MGM Resorts is more than just a hospitality and gaming powerhouse. It is a brand that reflects the evolving needs of its audience, and one that thrives at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and world-class service.
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