Review Journal
How Steve Wynn, The Mirage changed the way Las Vegas casinos were financed, built
The Mirage hotel-casino is often cited as being a trailblazer and the first true mega resort in Las Vegas. The "Oasis in the Desert" changed the way casinos approached the business of making money and how the outside world perceived Las Vegas.
However, Steve Wynn's creation, which came to life in 1989 and will close for good on July 17, also reset…