Guests at MGM Resorts properties on the Las Vegas strip have been LOCKED OUT of their hotel rooms due to cyberattack

Thousands of guests at MGM Resorts in the Las Vegas strip have been locked out of their hotel rooms due to a cyber attack, according to reports.

MGM Resorts International has about 48,000 rooms on The Strip. The company’s properties include Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio, Luxor and MGM Grand, among others.

The outage has affected company emails, reservations, booking, room keys and casino slot machines.

The company said in a statement on Monday: ‘MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the Company’s systems. Promptly after detecting the issue, we quickly began an investigation with assistance from leading external cybersecurity experts. 

‘We also notified law enforcement and took prompt action to protect our systems and data, including shutting down certain systems. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the matter.’

Guests at MGM Resorts in the Las Vegas strip have been locked out of their hotel rooms due to a cyber attack, according to reports

The system outage appears to be affecting slot machines at the company’s casinos

Guests of MGM properties have taken to social media to speak about the situation

A concierge at the iconic Bellagio hotel told NBC News 3 the whole system is down ‘internally and externally’ and it’s unclear when it will be restored.

All computer operations are currently being done manually, the hotel worker said. 

Meanwhile guests of MGM properties have taken to social media to speak about the situation, with many saying they are unable to get into their rooms.

MGM is the biggest employer in Nevada and owns most of the casinos on the Strip.

The company’s website is currently unavailable and directing potential guests to call for reservations. 

Restaurants at the properties are only taking cash and room orders have been paused.