CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 30, 2013) - MGM Energy Corp. (TSX:MGX) ("MGM Energy" or the "Company") announces that Robert (Bob) Rooney resigned from the Company's Board of Directors as of July 29, 2013.

Mr. Rooney has been a director of the Company since its formation in January 2007 and has provided the Company with tremendous support and guidance during his tenure. The Company would like to thank Mr. Rooney for his contributions as a member of the Board of Directors and wish him all the best in the future.

MGM Energy is a Canadian oil and natural gas exploration and development company active in Northern Canada. MGM Energy's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MGX".

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