Excaliber Inc history

In 1993, Robert Long from Ecorse, Michigan, a retired steel-mill worker, won $2,293,640 at one of Excalibur's $1 progressive machines.

In 1994, Excalibur showcased King Arthur's Tournament.

In 1995, Excalibur's Executive Chef Lucio Arancibia was named 1995 Chef of the Year by the Las Vegas Chapter of the Fraternity of Executive Chefs.

In 1997, Excalibur added 12,000-plus square-foot facilities which occupies the entire third level of the resort and can be broken down into as many as eight smaller rooms as needed.

In 1999, Excalibur decided it was time to update the resort, not just the shows.

Unlike the merger between MGM Grand and Mirage Resorts that created the company in 2000, several Mandalay executives had notified MGM Mirage early on of their intent to leave the company, he said.

On September 30, 2001, Excalibur closed the $2 million restaurant Nitro Grill less than 16 months after its opening.

On December 22, 2002, William Bennett passed away at Desert Springs Hospital following a lengthy illness.

In 2003, Alice Preston, who had previously worked with Brooks Stevens, purchased the assets of Excalibur Automobile Corporation.

In 2005, King Arthur's Arena will be showcasing indefinitely - Tournament of Kings dinner show.