Bruno Mars breaks silence on 50 million dollars gambling debt to MGM: 'Almost out of debt'
Bruno Mars is once again trolling the internet over a persistent rumor that he owes 50 million dollars in gambling debt to MGM Resorts . The speculation began in March 2024, when a report claimed Mars had racked up massive poker losses during his Las Vegas residency. An anonymous source even alleged, “He makes $90 million a year off of the deal he did with the casino, but then he has to pay back his debt… after taxes.”
They praised Mars as “one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers” and reaffirmed their “longstanding and respectful” partnership.
Bruno’s social media clapbacks and stage banterMGM Resorts swiftly denied the claims, stating, “Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.” to People
After his surprise duet with BLACKPINK’s Rosé at their Los Angeles concert on July 13, he posted a video with the caption: “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!”
on Bruno Mars, social media post, on July 14.
Earlier this year, after becoming the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he joked: “KEEP STREAMING! I’ll be out of debt in no time.” on social media Stories, January 2025.
And during a concert in September 2024, he riffed into a prop phone: “Ever since those articles came out about me owing the casino money you stopped picking up my calls… It’s me, baby — I got money.” Said by Bruno Mars, on a live performance.
In a Las Vegas Review-Journal interview, he added, “Absolutely not! I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob. I can work with that.”
The origins and fallout of the rumorThe rumor originated from a NewsNation report that claimed Mars was essentially “owned” by MGM due to his alleged debt. It cited his long-running residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, where he reportedly earns 1.5 million dollars per night. Despite the dramatic claims, no verified evidence has ever surfaced.
Mars’ residency has only expanded, with new shows added through September 2025, and his lounge The Pinky Ring at Bellagio remains a hotspot.
Bruno Mars may not owe MGM a dime, but he’s turned the internet’s imagination into a comedic goldmine. With confetti, charisma, and a viral duet, he’s transformed a false rumor into a running gag and fans are loving every minute of it.
Bruno’s social media clapbacks and stage banterMGM Resorts swiftly denied the claims, stating, “Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.” to People
After his surprise duet with BLACKPINK’s Rosé at their Los Angeles concert on July 13, he posted a video with the caption: “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!”
Earlier this year, after becoming the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he joked: “KEEP STREAMING! I’ll be out of debt in no time.” on social media Stories, January 2025.
And during a concert in September 2024, he riffed into a prop phone: “Ever since those articles came out about me owing the casino money you stopped picking up my calls… It’s me, baby — I got money.” Said by Bruno Mars, on a live performance.
In a Las Vegas Review-Journal interview, he added, “Absolutely not! I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob. I can work with that.”
The origins and fallout of the rumorThe rumor originated from a NewsNation report that claimed Mars was essentially “owned” by MGM due to his alleged debt. It cited his long-running residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, where he reportedly earns 1.5 million dollars per night. Despite the dramatic claims, no verified evidence has ever surfaced.
Mars’ residency has only expanded, with new shows added through September 2025, and his lounge The Pinky Ring at Bellagio remains a hotspot.
Bruno Mars may not owe MGM a dime, but he’s turned the internet’s imagination into a comedic goldmine. With confetti, charisma, and a viral duet, he’s transformed a false rumor into a running gag and fans are loving every minute of it.
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