The Mirage casino in Las Vegas is permanently set to close its doors next week but not before giving away over $1 million in jackpot money. The casino will soon be replaced by a new Hard Rock Las Vegas - ending the tenure of one of the resorts that ushered in a new casino boom in Las Vegas in the 1990s. The Mirage’s last day of casino operations is July 17, according to KTNV .
Nevada gambling policy requires closing casinos to pay out its progressive jackpots, meaning $1.2m needs to be claimed by players at slots and another $400,000 at table games before Tuesday. “It’s sad; it feels like it’s been here forever,” William De Leon, a tourist from Colorado, told the outlet.
Alex Guevara, also from Colorado, agreed. “Dope casino. We are sad to see it leave, and we are excited to be here.
” Thousands of visitors were expected to arrive at the casino to try their luck at securing some of the jackpot winnings. “Some of us are struggling so let’s see if we win something,” Miriam Perez, a visitor from California, told KTNV. Officials announced plans to close the casino in May, while simultaneously announcing that the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas would take its place.
“We’d like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock International,” said Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International. “We’d also like to thank the Unions, community leaders, local and state government organizations and the.