MGM Resort International’s top executive breezed through a licensing hearing before the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday, sharing that the company is looking at the best convention calendar in Las Vegas’ history over the next 16 months.

William Hornbuckle, MGM’s president and CEO, who last appeared before regulators nearly 15 years ago, was unanimously approved for a series of key executive licenses and suitability findings that needed updating since his last appearance.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board had recommended approval of Hornbuckle’s applications in October, but he had to postpone his appearance before the commission last month.

Hornbuckle told commissioners MGM has been successful on the luxury side of its business, in the digital space in multiple states and with its foreign

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