Bruno Mars is locked out in heaven, allegedly swimming in debt.
Sources revealed that the "Leave The Door Open" singer owes the MGM Casino around $50 million as his gambling problems seemed to have intensified.
Bruno Mars $50M MGM Casino Debt Exposed
Insider sources have confirmed to News Nation that Bruno Mars' relationship with MGM may have gone sour as his gambling problems have caused him to have large debts in Las Vegas.
"(MGM) basically own him," the source added. "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 (Mars makes $1.5 million per night). Ninety million after taxes is closer to $60 million, for those who were wondering."
In 2016, Mars inked a long-term contract with MGM International through various performances on their different resorts. He opened The Pinky Ring, a lounger at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, last February 2024.
Mars has to work double and even triple time to pay off the debts he owes the company. As of this writing, neither MGM nor Mars' team has commented on the allegations.
News Nation also pointed out that Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars' feud "is over." Silk Sonic's internal conflict stemmed "about many of course," because Paal "wanted more," which caused the duo to withdraw their Grammy consideration in 2022.
Bruno Mars Gambling Issues
Unbeknownst to many, Bruno Mars has seen the insides of a casino since he was 19 years old. In 2013, he told GQ Magazine about the experience, even admitting that he used to lose a lot.
"I remember my first bet. My hand was shaking, and a guy called me out on it and embarrassed me," he said. You gotta lose. You just have to lose to win, to understand."
He even revealed to James Corden that he used to make rent in Los Angeles from playing cards at the time.
In the same GQ interview, he talked about his heyday in gambling in Los Angeles.
"I used to be like a loudmouth. You know the guy, people would want to take his money. If you do get them to lose, they're out for you, they're gunning for you," he recalled. "And that's when they're weak. And that's when you jump or pounce on them."
