in early 2010, it was reported that mgm mirage might sell its ownership share in borgata. on march 12, 2010, mgm mirage announced it would sell its stake in borgata and stop doing business as a gaming licensee in new jersey. on march 17, 2010, mgm mirage announced that the new jersey casino control commission (ccc) approved the settlement agreement between the company and the new jersey division of gaming enforcement (dge) under which the company would sell its 50% ownership interest in the borgata.