(AsiaGameHub) –   According to a new report by Vital Vegas, a well-known media source covering the city’s business, culture, and entertainment sectors, MGM Resorts is expected to close its last remaining Las Vegas buffets by the second quarter of 2027.

This decision will impact the Bellagio and Excalibur buffets, as well as the Wicked Spoon located at the Cosmopolitan, significantly reducing the number of buffets operating in Las Vegas casino resorts.

MGM Resorts Buffets Set to Vanish from Las Vegas

It has been confirmed that the MGM Grand Buffet will permanently close on May 31, 2026. This update was reported by Scott Roeben, a writer for Casino.org and Vital Vegas, who sourced the details from a meeting led by Mike Neubecker, the Chief Operating Officer for MGM Grand, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, and New York-New York.

The decline of the traditional all-you-can-eat buffet has been developing for some time, driven by changing visitor demographics. Modern casino-goers increasingly favor upscale dining and premium culinary experiences over large-scale, low-cost food options.

Gaming operators are supportive of this evolution in consumer preferences, which benefits their bottom line. Historically, buffets operated as loss leaders, offering underpriced food simply to keep guests on the property to gamble.

The Decline of Buffets and the Rise of Luxury Dining

Closing these MGM buffets will directly affect hundreds of workers, with approximately 500 staff members currently employed in these dining venues. It remains uncertain if these employees will be transferred to other roles within the company or if they will need to find new jobs.

Meanwhile, the remaining buffet concepts are transitioning into luxury dining experiences, with some revamped venues charging up to $175 per guest while offering premium selections like high-quality seafood, gourmet carved meats, and unlimited beverage packages.