Citing well-informed sources, the U.S. media News Nation reported on the 14th (local time) that Bruno Mars is currently in debt of 50 million dollars to MGM Grand Casino due to gambling. Earlier, Bruno Mars signed a long-term partnership agreement with MGM in 2016. As a result, he has performed several times at MGM Resorts every year. He is known to have incurred huge debts while visiting casinos and enjoying gambling during his stay at the resort. Bruno Mars and MGM have not announced their official position on this. News Nation said, “We asked both sides for comment, but they did not receive a response.” As the news became known, Bruno Mars’ confession of his gambling experiences in the past is also drawing attention. In an interview with GQ, a music media outlet, in 2013, he said he was into gambling before his success as a singer. Bruno Mars warned of the possibility of gambling addiction, saying, “I lost money I could not afford at the time. When you are weak, they (casino) will run for your money.”
JENNIFER KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL
