MGM Rewards Expands Benefits for Marriott and Royal Caribbean Partnerships
**MGM Rewards Expands Loyalty Program with Marriott and Royal Caribbean Partnerships**
MGM Resorts International has announced an expansion of its MGM Rewards loyalty program, one of the largest in the casino industry. The new strategic partnerships with Marriott and Royal Caribbean aim to provide members with *new and significant opportunities* to accrue and redeem perks across travel and entertainment sectors.
As of mid-2025, MGM Rewards members can now earn tier credits, points, and Slot Dollars while gambling onboard more than 40 Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises ships. This integration allows members to maximise their spending by earning MGM Rewards points both at land casinos and at sea. The benefits also extend to the reciprocal status matching with Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society, offering members premium MGM benefits even on their first MGM stay.
MGM Resorts has also linked its loyalty ecosystem with Marriott Bonvoy. This partnership enables players to exchange BetMGM Rewards points for Marriott Bonvoy points—up to 500,000 points annually. This exchange option extends the utility of MGM’s rewards currency into Marriott’s vast hospitality network, broadening the scope of benefits for MGM Rewards members who also engage with Marriott properties.
In addition to these partnerships, MGM Rewards has introduced several enhancements to its loyalty program. Members can now carry over tier credits to the following year, giving them a head start on elite status. Tier celebration credits have replaced tier achievement dining credits, providing more flexibility in redeeming rewards. High-tier members (Gold and Platinum) enjoy extensive perks including free cruises on Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises, discounts, priority access, complimentary valet parking, and suite upgrades.
The MGM Rewards eGift card is a new feature that can be used for booking stays at the operator's casino hotels or for food and beverage purchases at those properties. MGM Rewards members also have new avenues for earning points with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Furthermore, MGM Rewards members will have access to tier-matching benefits with Marriott Bonvoy. For example, Pearl members of MGM Rewards are eligible for Silver Elite in Marriott Bonvoy. Noir tier members of MGM Rewards will continue to garner benefits equivalent to Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite.
Gold members of MGM Rewards are eligible for an annual cruise benefit, and MGM Rewards Platinum and NOIR members will receive upgraded benefits for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, including upgraded stateroom types, a larger variety of itineraries, and longer vacation options through the Annual Cruise Benefit. Clients that earn 50,000 tier credits this year can carry over 7,500 tier credits to 2026.
It's worth noting that the free play offer on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruises does not appear to be exclusive to any specific MGM Rewards tier. However, the offer is only earned when traveling on offer through the gaming company, on a certificate, or when traveling in a group.
In conclusion, the MGM Rewards loyalty program's partnerships with Royal Caribbean and Marriott create a blend of on-shore gambling benefits with cruise gaming rewards and expansive hotel accommodations, enhancing value and flexibility for members across the travel and entertainment sectors.
- The strategic partnerships between MGM Rewards and companies such as Royal Caribbean and Marriott aim to offer members significant opportunities to accrue and redeem perks in travel, entertainment, and various sectors, including lifestyle and technology.
- With the integration of MGM Rewards and Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships, members can now earn tier credits, points, and Slot Dollars while gambling, maximizing their spending on both land casinos and at sea voyages.
- By partnering with Marriott Bonvoy, MGM Rewards members can exchange their BetMGM Rewards points for Marriott Bonvoy points, extending the utility of MGM's rewards currency into Marriott's worldwide hospitality network.
- In addition to the partnerships, MGM Rewards members benefit from various enhancements, like carrying over tier credits to the following year, tier celebration credits for more flexible rewards redemption, and tier-matching benefits between MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy.
