MGM Grand Detroit has appointed Terry Briggs as the operator’s new VP of Slot Operations, where he is set to oversee the property’s slot machine portfolio and evaluate opportunities to optimize its gaming floor.
“Terry has an exceptional ability to elevate guest experiences while driving operational excellence,” MGM Grand Detroit President and COO Matt Buckley said.
“His depth of experience across gaming operations, combined with his commitment to developing strong teams, makes him an outstanding addition to MGM Grand Detroit. We are excited to welcome him and confident he will play a key role in helping to strengthen our position as a premier gaming and entertainment destination.”
Briggs most recently served as Director of Slot Operations for Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana and previously held the Casino Operations Manager role for multiple Penn National Gaming properties.
He also served as Executive Director of Operations at Tortoise Rock Casino, having spent nearly two years with the property. Prior to joining Penn National Gaming, Briggs worked at Bally’s Casino Tunica over a 23+ year tenure.
As part of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB)’s casino activity report on May 12, MGM Grand Detroit led all properties with just over $58.4m of revenue, equating to an increase of 14.3%.
The state’s total casino and retail sports betting revenue for April 2026 reached $118.9m, representing growth of 8.3% year-over-year. MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown increased revenue 3.2% and 0.8%, respectively, to $34.1m and $25.5m.
Michigan also managed to generate a retail sports betting handle of $8.7m for April 2026, equating to a decrease of 7%. The vertical’s revenue increased 164.5%, however, reaching $837,397.
AGS appointed Loren Rosenberg as its new VP of Commercial Slot Strategy & Operations on May 13, where he will focus on maximizing product portfolio value and supporting commercial expansion
