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Company Hires Former FBI Official To Oversee Security

MGM Mirage Inc. has hired the former deputy director of the FBI to oversee security at its hotel-casinos as the gambling giant expands its operations into the Far East and possibly other countries.

Bruce J. Gebhardt, 56, who also was special agent in charge of FBI offices in San Francisco and Phoenix, was named senior vice president of global security in November, MGM Mirage executives confirmed Monday.

"His hands-on experience as a leader in law enforcement, security and investigations is truly a valuable asset as we continue to expand our company's focus both domestically and internationally," Terry Lanni, MGM Mirage chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.

Outside of Las Vegas, Gebhardt said he'll build relationships with gambling regulators and police forces where MGM Mirage intends to open new casinos, such as the Chinese enclave Macau.

"I just got back from Hong Kong and Macau. It's a big learning curve, this whole industry," he said.

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