Separate redeemable rewards from status credits, then check property-specific perks before valuing a resort visit.
Entry
How membership works
Public Sapphire enrolment; NOIR is invitation-only.
- Programme context
- Resort rewards
- Market / product scope
- United States • participating MGM Rewards resorts; Las Vegas tier table used
- Entry structure
- Mixed
- Published progression
- Pearl: 20,000 Tier Credits; Gold: 75,000; Platinum: 200,000; NOIR: invitation only.
Joining a base programme, qualifying for a tier and receiving an individual offer can have different conditions. The VIP-versus-loyalty guide explains that distinction; the source links below define this particular profile.
Status
Tier labels recorded in the sources
- Sapphire
- Pearl
- Gold
- Platinum
- NOIR
The labels above may group a range of levels; they are not a complete benefit schedule or a monetary valuation. Check the applicable qualification and retention periods and distinguish status units from redeemable balances.
Rewards
Rewards & services
- MGM Rewards Points from eligible gaming, stays and dining
- Pearl features self-parking and personalised offers
- Qualifying Gold members have a $100 Tier Celebration Credit
- Qualifying Platinum members have an air-travel credit up to $600
Cashback / reward-value note
Not a universal cashback programme
A listed reward can still be subject to account, product, tier or promotion conditions. Compare its calculation base and reward currency in the cashback and rakeback guide, or use the points-value tool only with a published redemption rate.
Perks
Published perks, tier by tier
Sapphire0–19,999 Tier Credits2 perks
- Earn MGM Rewards Points on play, stays and dining
- MGM room night offers based on play
Pearl20,000+ Tier Credits4 perks
- Complimentary tickets to select MGM Rewards concerts (Las Vegas)
- Complimentary self-parking (subject to availability)
- MGM Rewards Points do not expire due to inactivity
- Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite tier match
Gold75,000+ Tier Credits6 perks
- Complimentary valet parking at participating destinations
- Resort fee waived when booking direct
- Complimentary enhanced room at check-in (subject to availability)
- $100 Tier Celebration Credit
- Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite tier match
- Annual Royal Caribbean/Celebrity cruise benefit
Platinum200,000+ Tier Credits7 perks
- All Gold benefits
- $200 Tier Celebration Credit
- Air travel credit up to $600 (once a year)
- One advanced suite upgrade per year in Las Vegas (up to 3 nights)
- Early check-in (1pm) and late check-out (up to 4pm), subject to availability
- Expedited valet/taxi access
- Upgraded cruise staterooms and extended itineraries
NOIRInvitation only5 perks
- All Platinum benefits
- $500 Tier Celebration Credit
- Air travel credit up to $1,200 (once a year)
- Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite tier match
- MGM Rewards Points balance cap raised to $10,000 (vs $5,000)
| From tier | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Resort fee waived when booking direct at MGM Rewards destinations; self-parking from Pearl, valet from Gold. | borgataonline.com |
| Gold | Tier Celebration Credit: $100 Gold, $200 Platinum, $500 NOIR. | cdcgaming.com |
| Platinum | Air travel credit up to $600 (Platinum) or $1,200 (NOIR) once a year to Las Vegas, Beau Rivage or Borgata. | cdcgaming.com |
| Gold | Enhanced room at check-in from Gold; one advanced suite upgrade per year in Las Vegas (up to 3 nights) at Platinum. | borgataonline.com |
| Pearl | Marriott Bonvoy match: Pearl = Silver Elite, Gold/Platinum = Gold Elite, NOIR = Ambassador Elite. | marriott.com |
| Gold | Annual Royal Caribbean/Celebrity cruise benefit from Gold; upgraded staterooms at Platinum/NOIR; onboard FreePlay by tier. | cdcgaming.com |
| Pearl | Complimentary tickets to select MGM Rewards concerts in Las Vegas. | borgataonline.com |
| All members | Rollover: 50,000 TCs earned in 2025 carries 7,500 into 2026; 125,000 TCs carries an extra 17,500; max 25,000. | cdcgaming.com |
| Platinum | Expedited valet/taxi access at Platinum and NOIR. | borgataonline.com |
NOIR is invitation only with no published threshold; NOIR receives a $500 Tier Celebration Credit, up to $1,200 air credit, Marriott Ambassador Elite match and a $10,000 MGM Rewards Points cap. MGM does not publish limo or host details on the pages reached; the tier chart was taken from MGM-owned BetMGM/Borgata Online pages, the Marriott–MGM FAQ and an MGM press-release reprint. See how MGM Rewards ranks in the tier matrix and in Travel & events, Resort elite tiers.
Reading the ladder
What the top of MGM Rewards actually gets
The entry level, Sapphire (0–19,999 Tier Credits) lists Earn MGM Rewards Points on play, stays and dining; MGM room night offers based on play. At the top of the published ladder, NOIR (Invitation only) adds All Platinum benefits; $500 Tier Celebration Credit; Air travel credit up to $1,200 (once a year); Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite tier match.
Compared with
MGM Rewards next to its closest neighbours
Venetian RewardsMixed · 9 published perk types · also publishes limo & chauffeur transfers, birthday bonuses · lacks cruises & signature experiences, events, trips & hospitality
Bally RewardsMixed · 8 published perk types · also publishes dedicated vip host, annual tier rewards · lacks airfare credits, hotel comps & room upgradesRead the full head-to-head: MGM Rewards vs Caesars Rewards, or build your own comparison with up to three programmes.
Questions
MGM Rewards: common questions
How do you join MGM Rewards?
Entry is mixed. Public Sapphire enrolment; NOIR is invitation-only.
What are the MGM Rewards tiers?
The official source names 5 tier labels: Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, NOIR. Published progression: Pearl: 20,000 Tier Credits; Gold: 75,000; Platinum: 200,000; NOIR: invitation only..
Is the MGM Rewards information on this page official?
Yes for the facts: every statement is taken from 2 official sources reviewed on 12 November 2026 and linked in the Sources section. The VIP Index score is our own editorial model, not an operator claim.
What should I check before valuing MGM Rewards rewards?
Benefits and redemption rules differ by property Tier celebration and travel credits have separate qualification conditions Read the current terms and do not increase play to chase a tier.
News
Recent changes at MGM Resorts
Restrictions
Restrictions & evidence limits
- Benefits and redemption rules differ by property
- Tier celebration and travel credits have separate qualification conditions
- Do not treat Tier Credits as redeemable cash
Source-review note
This profile covers the resort programme. It does not establish that identical BetMGM online benefits apply to every jurisdiction or account.
Market context is not a statement that a programme is available or legal everywhere. Read the licensing and location checklist and the operator’s current terms before making a decision. Do not increase gambling to obtain or retain status.
Sources
Official sources
- MGM Rewards Tier Benefits
Tier names, thresholds, featured benefits and property-specific table
- MGM Rewards
Programme enrolment, eligible resort spending and programme rules links
Reviewed 12 November 2026. Source access: official public pages. Personalised account offers were not tested. Read our evidence policy.
