The Mirage in Las Vegas to Close its Doors After 35 Years

The iconic Las Vegas property The Mirage is set to shut down in just a week from today. The property was purchased by the parent company of Hard Rock Casinos which is owned by the Seminole of Florida. It will undergo a full renovation and re-open as the Hard Rock Casino in 2027. The property was purchased for just over $1B from MGM.

Hard Rock already owns and operates 15 other locations across the United States and around the world including its Florida operations. It is the only licensed company to offer an online sportsbook in Florida.

The Mirage opened its doors in 1989 and spurred the wave of super casinos which soon followed. The iconic outdoor water fountain volcano show is an attraction all of its own.

This will be the first casino property owned by a Native American group on the Vegas strip.

$1.6M Giveaway

The Nevada Gaming Commission determined that he Mirage, which had been owned by MGM, still owed the patrons $1.6 in progressive table gaming cash. These are the bonus and cumulative jackpots which accompany certain games of chance located within the establishment. Apparently the $1.6M is what is left to be given out and the casino must do so before its closing next week.

The casino announced that each day between now and then will have a certain amount of money given away. For example: Monday $100K will be awarded, Tuesday & Wednesday will see $200K given out etc. These added incentives will most likely make for an even busier and celebratory atmosphere.

–  James Willis
Las Vegas, NV