Bruno Mars playfully acknowledged a past rumor that he owed millions of dollars to a Las Vegas casino during the kickoff show of his The Romantic Tour by revealing his debt status.
By Bentley Maddox Apr 13, 2026 8:40 PM | Updated Apr 13, 2026 8:40 PM
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It seems Bruno Mars won’t have to pawn his 24K magic.
As the “That’s What I Like” singer kicked off his The Romantic Tour in Las Vegas April 10, he had some fun addressing an old rumor that he owed millions of dollars to the city’s MGM Casino.
During the concert at Allegiant Stadium, Bruno’s Silk Sonic bandmate Anderson .Paak joined him on stage for a surprise performance and at one point, in footage of the moment shared to social media, quipped, “I hate to make this about me, but when I think about how much debt, I mean how many steps it took to get here, I get emotional.”
The “Grenade” singer reacted to Anderson’s comments with a hearty chuckle, joking, “Andy, I’m sorry you’re going through all that. See I’m debt-free, I paid the casino off a long time ago.”
The rumors of Bruno owing money to the MGM began with a 2024 report alleging his gambling habits had racked up a $50 million debt to the casino.
However, MGM Resorts International—which houses his Pinky Ring lounge as part of a partnership—eventually put the viral claims to bed.
“We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers,” the company said in a March 2024 statement to the New York Post. “From his shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM to the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio, Bruno’s band of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe.
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The statement continued, “MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.”
As for Bruno, his only other acknowledgement of the rumors was a separate light-hearted comment he made after joining Rosé on stage last summer to perform their song “APT.” together. Following the July appearance, he shared a clip from the show to Instagram and wrote in the caption, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!!”
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