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After reshaping Las Vegas, The Mirage to be reinvented as part of a massive Hard Rock makeover

LAS VEGAS - The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip. Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that opened in 1989 with a fire-spewing volcano outside, and Siegfried & Roy's lions and dolphins inside. Frenzied final days have seen standing-room crowds wagering to win $1.6 million in…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

Fox Business

Iconic Las Vegas hotel The Mirage closes its doors

By 11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip will be no more, as the mega-resort closes its doors to make way for a new one. A closing ceremony is set to take place at 9 a.m. local time, FOX 5 Las Vegas reported. Its erupting volcano that put on nightly shows for free erupted for its last…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

WSVN 7 News

The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing today after 34 years

New York (CNN) - The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in business. The resort will throw a farewell event, with doors officially closing this afternoon. That will cap off a weeklong event, in which gamblers were given the opportunity to win part of a $1.6 million cash prize in accordance with…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

Card Player

A Look At The Loudest Casinos In Las Vegas

Gamblers have become accustomed to the hustle and bustle of casinos - the bells and whistles of slots machines, celebrations at the craps tables, the booming bass of piped-in music, cocktail-drinking revelers, and even the clicks of riffling chips in the poker room. Casinos.com recently set out to study which properties are actually considered the…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

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Say 'Farewell' To The Mirage In Las Vegas: 11 Last Photos

This week, The Mirage will officially lock its doors and start the property's transformation into the Hard Rock and the Guitar Hotel. The Mirage in Las Vegas is closing Wednesday after operating on The Strip for nearly 34 years. July 17 is the official closing date for the hotel, according to the hotel's website. The last day of hotel occupancy was…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

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Mirage closing Las Vegas casino Wednesday, home of Siegfried and Roy

As the Mirage Hotel and Casino begins preparing for its closure on July 17th, the casino is wrapping up its $1.6 million week-long giveaway. A Nevada gaming policy, enabled gave casino players the opportunity to get some cash from a $1.6 million mandatory payout from the casino. Gamers had the chance to play slots or table games to win prizes…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

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Architect bids farewell to iconic Mirage, heralds new era with Hard Rock Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - As an entertainment, gaming, and hospitality architect with creations throughout Las Vegas and worldwide, Paul Steelman said helping to create'The Mirage' helped shape his career. Steelman worked alongside, Joel Bergman, the main architect for'' to bring Steve Wynn's vision of the casino to life. "Now, it's nearly 38 years ago we…

Craps ・ 17 July 2024

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International visitor wins nearly $2M after jackpot at Wynn Las Vegas

A visitor to Las Vegas is heading home with some extra money in their pockets after winning a nearly $2 million jackpot on the Strip on Sunday. According to a news release from Wynn Resorts, an unidentified international visitor won $1935806.31 after hitting a jackpot on a Buffalo Power Pay by Aristocrat Gaming slot game around 1:45 a.m. at Wynn…

Winnings ・ 17 July 2024

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Mirage says goodbye to final guests at Las Vegas Strip resort

As guests and visitors said their goodbyes to The Mirage casino-hotel on Monday morning, the shared sentiment seemed to be one of gratitude and appreciation. There was also the requisite amount of sorrow for the loss of something so familiar to so many. Sunday night was the last time anyone would ever stay at the iconic Mirage, and as people…

Land-based ・ 16 July 2024

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The Dirtiest Casinos in Las Vegas, According to Tripadvisor

You know that old legend that in London, you're never more than 6 feet from a rat? We're not sure if that's true or not, but what we can tell you is that Las Vegas is actually a lot cleaner than many other cities around the world - between the Casinos.com team, we must have been to Vegas more than a dozen times, and we've never seen a rat. What we…

Land-based ・ 16 July 2024

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Final jackpots: Mirage Hotel and Casino to pay out $1.6M before closing

LAS VEGAS - The Mirage Hotel and Casino will close soon -- but not before it pays out its final jackpots. The Las Vegas landmark will close July 17 after 34 years in business, but all those progressive jackpots that have been increasing over the years have to be won, according to Nevada Gaming Commission rules. The Mirage opened in 1989 by Steve…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2024

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The Mirage’s $1.6M progressive slots leads to waits, poor etiquette

The Mirage Las Vegas will shutter for good on July 17 and it has a ton of cash to giveaway before then. Because of Nevada laws, the casino is going out with a massive bang and guaranteeing $1.6 million - the vast majority of which is available via progressive slots. Unsurprisingly, this news brought out tons of people who want to get in on the…

Land-based ・ 14 July 2024

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Hundreds flock to Mirage Las Vegas for final weekend

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas icon is shutting its doors for good, and many are getting their last-minute look inside and trying their luck before its final day. The Mirage is the second property on the Las Vegas Strip to close this year. The Tropicana shuttered in April to make way for the A's stadium. The closure of the Mirage, considered one of…

Land-based ・ 13 July 2024

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Chaos Erupts At The Mirage Hotel & Casino As Nevada Gaming Policy Requires The Company To Fulfill A $1.6 Million Payout Before Its Closure

As the Mirage Hotel & Casino prepares to officially close its doors on July 17th, the legendary Las Vegas casino must meet a requirement that's sure to leave casino players with big smiles on their faces. Thanks to a Nevada gaming policy, the Mirage is hosting a "Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway," as the law requires the casino to payout over $1.6…

Land-based ・ 13 July 2024

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Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Set for Implosion This Fall

The demolition will pave the way for a new $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium. Demolition plans for Tropicana Casino Resort on the Las Vegas Strip are moving forward, as operator Bally's Corporation has filed a commercial demolition implosion permit with Clark County officials. The permit application indicates that Bally's intends to…

Land-based ・ 13 July 2024

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Las Vegas casinos, gamblers battle record temperatures

Las Vegas has always been known for its dry, oppressive heat, especially during the summer. But new all-time high temperatures have been set over the last week, presenting challenges and opportunities for casinos. It's so hot, that in one viral post, a box of crayons melted into a rainbow puddle. And the Bruce Solutions Center, which offers…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2024

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Land-based ・ 12 July 2024

Fox Business

Las Vegas Mirage has $1.6M up for grabs before closure next week

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Before the last volcano erupts in front of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip, the resort's casino must give away $1.6 million to gamblers. The Mirage is currently hosting a "progressive finale cash giveaway" until July 16, which is just one day shy of when it is expected to close its doors for good, ahead of a…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2024

KTVU FOX 2

Las Vegas' Mirage to give away $1.6M before closing: Here's how you can win

LAS VEGAS - The Mirage on the Las Vegas strip is looking to give away $1.6 million before it's turned into the Hard Rock Casino.. The hotel and casino is hosting a " Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway " from now until July 16. Contestants have a chance to play different games and slots. According to FOX 5 Las Vegas, the Mirage has to give away cash…

Strategy Guide ・ 12 July 2024

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Las Vegas Mirage Casino: $1.6 Million In Prizes Up For Grabs

Casino players have a chance to win over $1.6 million at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel and Casino before it on July 17. Attendees can participate in playing slots or table games to win prizes during the " Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway," which started on July 9 and promises to payout over $1.6 million in cash, the casino said. Casinos are required…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2024

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We Went in Search of the Noisiest Hotel in Las Vegas.

If I were looking for peace and quiet, there are a lot of places I might go: a cozy cabin in the woods, a house overlooking a serene lake - probably not Las Vegas, Nevada. But nonetheless, there are a few casinos where you'll find a much quieter experience than others. As you can probably imagine, a quieter room goes hand-in-hand with a few…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2024

Los Angeles Times

Las Vegas' Mirage Hotel & Casino pays out final jackpots

Loose slots will take on a different meaning in the final week of the landmark Mirage Hotel & Casino. Before the 34-year-old Las Vegas Strip institution permanently shuts its doors on July 17, the casino is obligated to pay out all progressive jackpots, per Nevada Gaming Commission regulations. That's a total $1.6 million in prizes in a week's…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2024

Review Journal

Caesars-owned Paris Las Vegas offering balcony rooms overlooking Strip

Las Vegas visitors can now book the highly-anticipated balcony rooms in the new Versailles Tower at Paris Las Vegas for overnight stays beginning later this month. Caesars Entertainment, operator of Paris Las Vegas, confirmed public bookings of the 38 new balcony rooms are underway with the first available night on July 22. On the company's…

Sports ・ 11 July 2024

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Las Vegas' Mirage casino to give away $1.6 million before closing on July 17

The Mirage casino, an iconic fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, will close its doors on July 17 after more than three decades in operation. But before it does, the casino must distribute $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots, as required by Nevada state law. The Mirage, which opened in 1989 and played an important role in the development of…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Las Vegas Mirage Casino is closing, but it has $1.6M to pay out first

Thanks to a Nevada gaming policy, casino players have a chance to win over $1.6 million at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel and Casino before it Attendees have the chance to play slots or table games to win prizes during the " Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway," which started July 9 and promises to payout over $1.6 million in cash, the casino…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2024

Forbes

The 8 Best Hotels In Las Vegas For Couples 2024

T hese days, the best hotels in Las Vegas for couples are less about twenty-four hour wedding chapels and more about indulgent, romantic escapes. While Sin City may be best known for its late night parties and casinos, a new focus on high-end hospitality has seen its decadence graduate to a new level of glamour. With a constantly evolving hotel and…

Travel ・ 10 July 2024

Tulsa World

Las Vegas hosting Big 12 Media Days for first time

LAS VEGAS - On a whim Sunday afternoon, 24 hours before I'd be landing in Las Vegas, I flipped open the weather app on my iPhone to check out the desert temperatures. The number was stunning: 117 degrees. Little did I know. Sunday went on to reach 120 degrees in Las Vegas, a record high for a city known for its blast-furnace Julys. And Monday, when…

Land-based ・ 09 July 2024

Travel and Leisure

The No. 1 Hotel in Las Vegas Has No Gaming, No Smoking, and a 27,000-square-foot Spa

This year, the best hotels in Vegas read like a who's-who of the Strip - all 10 properties are lined up on an electric three-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard. No matter how you do Vegas, there's something for you here: The winning hotels range in size from less than 300 rooms to more than 7000, some with casinos that are among the largest in…

Land-based ・ 09 July 2024

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What's The Perfect Las Vegas Gambling Budget? The Answer Is Simple

What's the perfect amount of money to bring to Las Vegas for gambling? As OutKick readers know, I'm a huge fan of visiting Vegas, and I have a trip on the books coming up here in a few weeks. I'm as excited for that trip as I have been for anything I have been in a while. You might even say I'm more excited for Vegas than I am for " College…

Strategy Guide ・ 09 July 2024

Daily Mail Online

Four day notice for crew as popular Las Vegas residency abruptly ends run

A Tony award-winning musical that was due to run in Las Vegas for at least a year has been suddenly cancelled. Jersey Boys - chronicling the 1960s rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - only began its run in February at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Sin City. Two previous runs in Las Vegas - each of four years - had been huge successes,…

Land-based ・ 09 July 2024

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The best casino film locations of all time

We're unsure what makes casinos such a sought-after backdrop for stylish and lavish movie sets. Over the years, we've been treated to some of the most eye-catching and impressive casino designs. While some of these establishments paid a hefty sum to shoehorn their establishments into big-budget films for advertising purposes, many were singled out…

Land-based ・ 08 July 2024

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Fireworks shows abound across Las Vegas

Fireworks explode over the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas Friday, May 24, 2024. The Plaza will have a fireworks show Friday nights at 9:15 p.m. through Aug. 30. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 2 a.m. The Las Vegas Valley is sure to put on a dazzling show Thursday night, with multiple locations across the region planning their own glittering displays of…

Sports ・ 08 July 2024

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‘Sad to see it go’: Las Vegas residents, tourists saying goodbye to The Mirage

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After over 30 years in business, The Mirage will close its doors on July 17. Tourists and Las Vegas Valley residents alike are already making their final trips to say their goodbyes to the iconic hotel and casino. "I've been coming here for years, ever since they opened, basically," Houston, Texas Tourist Eugene Wagner…

Travel ・ 07 July 2024

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Tourist hits $436K jackpot at Las Vegas Strip table game

A visitor gets a royal flush to win a six-figure progressive jackpot at Paris Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Caesars Entertainment) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A tourist visiting Las Vegas hit it big while on the Strip this week. The visitor from Middle Village, New York, was playing Three Card Poker at Paris Las Vegas on Tuesday when he hit the progressive…

Winnings ・ 07 July 2024

Review Journal

Gambling addicts helped by cognitive therapy at Vegas treatment center

Scott Rebik recalls when in the 1980s, his gambling addiction was so serious that after losing his money in Las Vegas casinos, he began stealing coins from people at slot machines. "If they were playing and facing the machines, I couldn't do that," Rebik said. "But if they were playing, like leaning over here and they have a bucket of coins here, I…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 July 2024

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Las Vegas Strip casino operators could see earnings boosts after Tropicana, Mirage close

Casino operators on the Las Vegas Strip have a near-term earnings catalyst on the horizon, with the closing of the Tropicana Las Vegas and The Mirage Hotel & Casino representing a 4.9% combined reduction in total room supply on the Las Vegas Strip. The company that operates the most hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip is MGM Resorts International…

Land-based ・ 06 July 2024

Review Journal

Mirage must pay ouy $1.6M before it closes

The impending closure of The Mirage hotel-casino has plenty of locals and visitors feeling a bit sad. But the Strip icon is going to make a few people very happy before the property closes its doors for good on July 17. The Mirage has a total of $1.6 million - nearly $1.2 million of progressive slot money and $400000 in progressive table game cash…

Pai Gow ・ 06 July 2024

Review Journal

David Danzis has joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal as a gaming and casinos reporter.

David Danzis has joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal as a gaming and casinos reporter. A native of New Jersey, Danzis most recently covered gaming for Catena Media and, previously, The Press of Atlantic City. He also worked for the New Jersey Herald as a multimedia reporter. Danzis joins reporters McKenna Ross and Richard N. Velotta in covering…

Land-based ・ 05 July 2024

Times Of Casino

The Very Worst Hotels in Las Vegas

The Bellagio. The Venetian. The MGM Grand. We know about the best hotels in all of Las Vegas. But which hotels are the complete opposite? Which are the hotels that you definitely would not want to stay at on your next trip? With all due respect to online casinos, millions of people flock to Las Vegas each year to experience the glitz and glamor…

Travel ・ 05 July 2024

The Sports Geek

Largest Las Vegas Slots Jackpot Wins of All-Time

Hitting a big slot jackpot in Las Vegas is the ultimate feeling of euphoria that a gambler can experience. The lights, sounds, and jackpot messages splashed across the screen are enough to make anybody feel like they're floating on air. Despite the long odds, Las Vegas slot jackpots of varying sizes hit every day on The Strip and elsewhere across…

Winnings ・ 04 July 2024

World Casino News

Caesars and MGM to Benefit from Las Vegas Casino Closures

According to a Las Vegas-based gaming analyst, the recent closures of two significant properties on the Las Vegas Strip will likely benefit the largest casino operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. These two giants, which collectively oversee 16 casino-hotels and five non-gaming hotels, stand to see substantial economic…

Land-based ・ 04 July 2024

Lonely Planet

Copy My Trip: loving Las Vegas

Lonely Planet contributor, Alicia Johnson, just returned from Las Vegas. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip of a lifetime in the Nevada desert city. Sometimes, going to Las Vegas for a little pampering, delicious meals and watching one of the best musical artists put on a masterful show is the trip. I hadn't…

Land-based ・ 03 July 2024

Review Journal

Can casinos in Henderson, southeast Las Vegas revive?

While the Strip gets attention from customers and investors for its frequent revenue growth, gaming industry watchers may look to the Las Vegas Valley's east side for an idea of how a typical locals casino customer is spending - and what that suggests for the area's future gaming growth. The Boulder Highway subregion of the Las Vegas locals market…

Industry ・ 30 June 2024

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Nevada Casino Revenue Continues To Surge

Nevada's casino industry continues to see an uptick in revenue numbers and looks to be on pace for the fourth straight record year, according to numbers released this week from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The state's casinos reported $1.32 billion in revenue for May 2024, an increase of 2.5% compared to the same month in 2023. For the fiscal…

Finance ・ 30 June 2024

Review Journal

Gaming win in Nevada increases slightly in May

Nevada casinos saw a nearly 2.5 percent increase in gaming win in May, and capped the highest earning 12-month period on record for the state's industry. Total gross gaming win for the 12-month period between June 2023-May 2024 was $15.72 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly gaming report released Thursday. The monthly…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nevada casinos heading toward a fourth straight yearly gaming revenue record

Casinos statewide collected $1.32 billion in gaming revenue, the highest ever in May and the eighth-largest monthly total. With five months in the books, Nevada's casino industry is trending toward a fourth consecutive revenue record-breaking year. However, analysts caution that Strip casino operators, which account for more than half of the…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2024

Las Vegas Weekly

Westgate Las Vegas celebrates its team and 55 years of iconic memories

This year marks the 25th anniversary, or birthday-however you'd like to describe it- for some monumental Las Vegas Strip resorts. Mandalay Bay celebrated in March, Venetian in May and Paris will party in September. The Cromwell (formerly Barbary Coast and Bill's Gamblin' Hall) opened 45 years ago, and in December Aria will hit its 15-year…

Sports ・ 27 June 2024

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Fun Things to do in Las Vegas with Teens

Many people assume that Las Vegas is only for adults and that teens or families have no place in the city of neon lights and luxury. But there's plenty for teenagers to do in Las Vegas if they are accompanied by an adult or guardian. The city has shifted its image from an adult playground to a family-friendly destination, and there are some great…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2024

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Gambling on a Budget: Comparing Affordable Gaming Options in Las Vegas and Niagara Falls

British Columbia is the home to 21 land-based casinos, with only one of those - Elements Casino Victoria - situated within the city borders of the province capital. In comparison, there are more than 150 casinos in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Knowing this, it's no surprise that Sin City is one of the top destinations for B.C.-based…

Land-based ・ 26 June 2024

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The best hotels in Las Vegas, from sleek casinos to actually relaxing resorts

When it comes to the best hotels in Las Vegas for you, ask yourself: where in the world would you like to sleep tonight? How about Venice? Check. Or maybe Paris, New York, Lake Como? They're all here, too. Vegas requires a sense of humour to truly appreciate its hotel offerings; you have to love that you can see the Eiffel Tower and a laser-topped…

Travel ・ 24 June 2024

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These 4 U.S. Cities Are The Best Alternatives To Las Vegas This Summer

Summer is beginning to heat up in more ways than one, especially in places like Viva Las Vegas. Las Vegas may be one of America's newest cities, essentially built from scratch in the desert to create one of the most iconic destinations across the globe. Anyone who has paid a visit to Vegas knows it's impossible to have a dull moment, but many…

Travel ・ 23 June 2024

Game Industry News

Best PC Games with Wheel Spinning Elements from Casinos

Casino gaming has been a very thrilling experience for most players. With its spinning wheel image and the suspense of where the ball will land, Roulette has remained a firm favorite in virtual casino environments. The bonus selection guide within kajino.com オンラインカジノのボーナス選択ガイド is valuable for players wooing information on the best bonuses and…

Roulette ・ 23 June 2024

Times Of Casino

The Best Cheap Things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known for its luxurious hotels and robust casinos. Going to Vegas often means spending a lot of money in a very short period of time. But if you're looking to go on a budget, there are plenty of other things that you can do in the City of Sin. We all want to get away from the online casinos and hit the incredible floors of Las Vegas'…

Land-based ・ 17 June 2024

Las Vegas Magazine

7 Days: Your guide to Las Vegas (June 16-22) -Las Vegas Magazine

Celebrate Father's Day in style at this lush cigar and cocktail bar, which features a fabulous patio as well as a retail humidor sure to please any cigar enthusiast. Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com Brasserie B by Bobby Flay If you're looking for a delicious spot for dinner, look no further. The menu offers an incredible raw bar and…

Strategy Guide ・ 15 June 2024

Las Vegas Advisor

Any Coin-Operated Slot Machines Left Anywhere in Las Vegas?

Are there any coin-operated slot machines left any where in Las Vegas? I loved the sound of coins dropping into the tray when I did have a payoff. I also miss the change ladies. A: Yes, a few casinos still have coin- and token-operated slots and video poker machines on the floor. El Cortez proudly advertises them. The California downtown has a…

Video Poker ・ 14 June 2024

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Casino employee reveals the 'most tragic things they've seen' as a result of gambling addiction

Warning: This article contains discussion of gambling addiction which some readers may find distressing. A casino worker has detailed the most shocking thing they have seen while at work. For many people gambling can be a little bit of fun, just a fun game. You go in with a little and you leave with a lot... or if you are having a particularly bad…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 June 2024

Review Journal

What does Station Casinos own in Las Vegas?

The Station Casinos brand has been associated with the Las Vegas locals gaming market since businessman Frank Fertitta Jr. purchased a 10 percent stake in the Bingo Palace, which later became Palace Station, in the late 1970s. Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of the Station Casinos brand, has more than 3000 hotel rooms, about 2 percent of the…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2024

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Are Vegas’ casino resorts under threat from the legalisation of online gambling? (Sponsored content from Euan Mayfield)

The ongoing proliferation of online gambling has pleased millions of fans all over the world, but one aspect most people seldom consider about this newfound positive legislation is the impact it could have on real-world casino resorts. Las Vegas, in particular, has been in the spotlight recently, with many wondering what the future holds in store…

Travel ・ 10 June 2024

Review Journal

PT’s Taverns chain expanding in Las Vegas Valley

The valley's largest tavern operator is getting bigger. The PT's Taverns chain, which has been in operation in Nevada for more than 40 years, will push past 70 locations by the end of the month with a new strategy involving the use of new brands. "We did a couple acquisitions of alternative operators last year, which Golden has never really done…

Industry ・ 10 June 2024

Fox 5 Vegas

Permits reveal next steps in Mirage’s transformation on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Permits obtained by FOX5 are revealing the demolition plans for the Mirage and the plans to build the Hard Rock in its place. Last month, the Mirage announced that it would be closing on July 17 to begin its transformation into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel will feature a nearly…

Land-based ・ 08 June 2024

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas continues tier matching promotion

A loyalty tier matching program at a new north Strip resort is sticking around a little longer. Fontainebleau has extended the "Elevate Your Tier" promotion it first announced in February, resort officials confirmed Friday. New and existing Fontainebleau Rewards members can request to upgrade their tier status based on their current tier status at…

Bonuses ・ 08 June 2024

Las Vegas Advisor

THE OLDEST LAS VEGAS CASINOS & WHY THEY’RE WORTH A VISIT

This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: The recent closing of the Tropicana reduced the number of vintage casinos still operating in Las Vegas. Which ones are left? It depends on where you draw the line for vintage. The four…

Land-based ・ 08 June 2024

Review Journal

PT’s Pub chain expanding in Las Vegas Valley

The valley's largest tavern operator is getting bigger. The PT's Pub chain, which has been in operation in Nevada for more than 40 years, will push past 70 locations by the end of the month with a new strategy involving the use of new brands. "We did a couple acquisitions of alternative operators last year, which Golden has never really done…

Industry ・ 07 June 2024

arizonafoothillsmagazine.com

The Mirage Casino Las Vegas to Become a Hard Rock Hotel

The Mirage began as the first Las Vegas Strip megaresort and now after 34 years, the beloved resort will be re-imagined into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Starting July 17, The Mirage will cease its operation and construction will begin. With their new ownership of the hotel, Hard Rock plans to build a nearly 700-foot…

Land-based ・ 03 June 2024

Card Player

Las Vegas Lifts Nevada To Major Revenue Gains

Nevada's casino industry saw a significant jump in gaming revenue in April, led by major growth in the Las Vegas area. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that the state's casinos saw revenue of more than $1.2 billion, almost a 7% increase compared to April 2023. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024) overall revenue has…

Finance ・ 31 May 2024

Los Angeles Times

The best Las Vegas spas with day passes (and no hotel booking needed)

As a Las Vegas native, I've spent a lot of time in hotels. For my seventh birthday party, I had a sleepover with a group of my closest friends in a suite at the Rio Hotel & Casino. We stayed up late, bouncing on the queen-size beds and making up dance routines to the likes of Ciara and Destiny's Child - it was the early aughts. Going to the movies…

Land-based ・ 31 May 2024

Top US Casinos

Discover Las Vegas' Most Extravagant Casino Experience

Las Vegas casinos are the world's ultimate destination for gambling. Whether you're sipping margaritas by the pool at the Cosmopolitan, or slumming it up the Strip in Circus Circus (no offense), you're guaranteed a good time. Las Vegas emerged as a small stopover town for trains back in 1905, and overground gambling started up almost immediately -…

Land-based ・ 31 May 2024

Review Journal

Tropicana, Mirage closures on Las Vegas Strip won’t change the hotel market

It's been a year of change in the Las Vegas hotel industry. Two hotels opened at the end of 2023, adding thousands of hotel rooms to the largest hospitality market in the country. Recent developments on two sides of the Strip, however, will quickly take those gains away from the market's total room inventory. The Tropicana, a Rat Pack-era property,…

Land-based ・ 31 May 2024

iGaming Business

Nevada gambling revenue declines again in April

Total gambling revenue in Nevada amounted to $1.24bn (£977.0m/€1.15bn) during April, an increase on last year but the second consecutive month of decline in the Silver State. The monthly total was 6.9% ahead of $1.16bn in April last year but 3.9% less than $1.29bn in Nevada in March this year. March was also lower than February's total, with…

Finance ・ 30 May 2024

Review Journal

Nevada gaming win in April surprises industry analysts

The earlier-than-usual arrival of Easter and the closure of the Tropicana apparently didn't hurt Nevada casinos in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a nearly 7 percent increase in gaming win statewide to $1.24 billion with an even larger 8.5 percent increase for Clark County. The increases came despite - or maybe because…

Industry ・ 30 May 2024

Las Vegas Weekly

​​Venetian celebrates 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip by doubling down on luxurious style

Venetian is the last great themed casino resort in Las Vegas. It opened in May of 1999, after Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, New York-New York, MGM Grand, Treasure Island, Luxor and Excalibur. And no disrespect to Paris Las Vegas-which opened four months after Venetian-and its iconic Eiffel Tower and indoor Parisian streetscape, but Venetian's theme is…

Land-based ・ 30 May 2024

The Nevada Independent

Vegas gaming bounce in April changes outlook on the market

As Nevada sets a record for April casino revenue, analysts suggest high-end customers will continue to visit and pay higher room rates. The investment community has been bracing for a downturn in Nevada's gaming market. April's gaming and tourism results released Wednesday may have changed some minds. Following a 1.2 percent statewide revenue…

Finance ・ 30 May 2024

8 News Now

April ups and downs as Nevada casinos report $1.24 billion win

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - As Aprils go, it was the best ever for Nevada casinos. But it was also the worst month for Las Vegas Strip casinos over the past year, numbers released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show. Statewide, casinos posted a $1.24 billion win last month, and the Strip came in at just over half that total with $666 million.…

Land-based ・ 30 May 2024

Card Player

Casino Sues Las Vegas Formula 1 Race, Clark County

Not everyone is happy about how the Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 race turned out. A group of businesses has said they incurred major financial losses because of construction and road closures associated with the November race, and now one is taking race officials and Clark County to court. Ellis Island casino, located just off the Strip east of…

Law ・ 30 May 2024

Review Journal

Highest-ever Nevada gaming win surprises industry analysts

The earlier-than-usual arrival of Easter and the closure of the Tropicana apparently didn't hurt Nevada casinos in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a nearly 7 percent increase in gaming win statewide to $1.24 billion with an even larger 8.5 percent increase for Clark County. The increases came despite - or maybe because…

Industry ・ 29 May 2024

news3lv.com

Las Vegas Strip casinos help fuel gaming win bump in April

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip rolled boxcars en route to another big month this past April. The win revenue for nonrestricted gaming licensees on the Strip was about $666.1 million, per new figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. That's up about 6.6% compared to April last year, when the gaming win was $624.7…

Land-based ・ 29 May 2024

Vegas Inc

New Circa casino called a ‘game changer’ for downtown Las Vegas

The Stadium Swim rooftop pool complex, seen during a media preview of Circa on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, is one of the resort's main attractions. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 | 2 a.m. The last time a casino in downtown Las Vegas was built from the ground up, Muhammad Ali was stepping into the boxing ring with Larry Holmes at Caesars Palace. When the Sundance…

Land-based ・ 29 May 2024

Eye On Annapolis

Best Casinos In Las Vegas: Complete Guide (2024)

Las Vegas, famously known as the world's entertainment capital, is a dazzling hub of excitement, adorned with elaborate decorations, captivating attractions, and world-renowned casinos. Every year, millions of visitors flock to this vibrant city, eager to test their luck at the numerous gambling establishments that line the iconic Las Vegas Strip…

Land-based ・ 29 May 2024

Las Vegas Magazine

The Venetian in Las Vegas celebrates a quarter century of excellence -Las Vegas Magazine

When The Venetian opened its doors 25 years ago, the Strip was a vastly different landscape. There was a convenience store on the street corner where The Palazzo now stands, and nearby golden-era casinos Desert Inn and Stardust had yet to be demolished. On the cusp of a $1.5 billion reinvestment and project that may be the largest and most…

Travel ・ 28 May 2024

studyfinds.org

Top 7 Tourist Spots In Las Vegas Beloved By Travel Reviewers

You've probably heard the saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!" But when you stumble upon an incredible tourist spot, it's worth sharing with the world! If you haven't visited Las Vegas recently, we agree it's worth rolling the dice on a trip to Sin City. The Strip features luxurious hotels with stunning attractions for singles, couples,…

Travel ・ 28 May 2024

newyorker.com

The Decades-Long Romance of Las Vegas and Hawaii

If an oxtail soup from Hawaii seems an unlikely thing to eat in Las Vegas, you have a lot to learn about both places, as I did, and still do. Census data from 2020 showed that Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, was the U.S. county with the largest population of native Hawaiians outside of Hawaii, a statistic that tells only part of the…

Travel ・ 27 May 2024

hollywoodgazette.com

How Far Is Red Rock Casino From The Strip? (Las Vegas)

The Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa is a great option for a girl's trip, couple's getaway, or family weekend. It's located just 15-20 minutes from the airport and a short Uber drive from the Vegas Strip. After my recent stay, I highly recommend Red Rocks for anyone looking for a Vegas experience at a good price away from the crowds. Check out my…

Travel ・ 27 May 2024

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: In an unexpected move, Mirage to close in July

It wasn't closing, until it was. After numerous proclamations that the Mirage would remain operating during the long transition to Hard Rock, it was announced last week that the entire casino will close on July 17. It's a significant development in that the opening of the Mirage in 1989 is credited with flipping the switch on the "new Las Vegas"…

Land-based ・ 26 May 2024

8 News Now

Las Vegas Loop tunnel reaches Virgin Hotel near UNLV, company announces on X

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Las Vegas Loop has reached the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, according to a post on X Friday afternoon by the Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk. The progress is the latest update on the underground construction to expand transportation from the Las Vegas Convention Center, which was the original scope of the Las Vegas Loop…

Travel ・ 25 May 2024

Broadway World

Cirque du Soleil's KA Will Continue at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

Performances will run through November 2026. Cirque du Soleil has announced that its beloved resident production KÀ will continue performances at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino through November 2026. A staple on The Strip since 2005, the cinematic masterpiece redefines storytelling with its heroic journey of love and conflict, taking adventure to an…

Land-based ・ 25 May 2024

KTNV Las Vegas

The Neon Museum unveils restored signs from Flamingo casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Neon Museum is getting even brighter after adding several signs from The Flamingo casino, which have been restored and brought together to create one installation. That includes the hotel's historic 1976 pylon sign, which was inspired by sign designer Bill Clark, as well as two feather plumes, which were designed by Raul…

Industry ・ 23 May 2024

Telegraph Herald

The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the 1990s, is closing

LAS VEGAS - The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors this summer, the end of an era for a property credited with helping transform Sin City into an ultra-luxury resort destination. The July 17 closure will clear the way for major renovations and construction on the 80-acre property, which is to reopen in 2027 as the…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas souvenir suggestions for visitors

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - unless you want to take a momento home. If you're looking for the perfect only-in-Vegas tchotchke to commemorate your visit, consider the following options: Matchbooks A basic item at casino bars that call back to days when smoking was more common, these property-specific free items make a good collectible.…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2024

Star Advertiser

Some Las Vegas-area casinos still have coin-operated slots

LAS VEGAS >> As Las Vegas becomes more modernized, there's a crowd of tourists looking for ways to experience the old days. Few things activate the senses like the sound and feel of playing coin- and token-operated slot machines. But those visitors can only go to a few places for that ambience. Here are the casinos that still operate some…

Travel ・ 21 May 2024

Forbes

Americans Gambled A Record $66.5 Billion In 2023

A merican casinos continued their winning ways in 2023, smashing the record set a year earlier. Total revenue generated from slot machines, table games, sports betting and iGaming (mobile casino games) hit $66.5 billion in 2023, a 10% increase over 2022, according to a new report published by the American Gaming Association. The new tally also…

Finance ・ 20 May 2024

The Daily Progress

Mirage Las Vegas closing to make way for Hard Rock Cafe

LAS VEGAS - The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors this summer, the end of an era for a property credited with helping transform Sin City into an ultra-luxury resort destination. The July 17 closure will clear the way for major renovations and construction on the 80-acre property, which is to reopen in 2027 as the…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2024

FOX 8 Live

The Mirage Las Vegas is closing to make way for Hard Rock guitar-shaped hotel

LAS VEGAS (KVVU /Gray News) - An iconic hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing this summer. The Hard Rock International announced that The Mirage is scheduled to cease operations on July 17. Officials say the closure is to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel is…

Land-based ・ 19 May 2024

AS

Why is the Mirage hotel-casino closing in Las Vegas?

The days are numbered for the Mirage Hotel & Casino which opened its doors in 1989 as well as a new era of megaresorts in Sin City. Hard Rock International, which purchased the property from MGM Resorts International for $1.1 billion in 2022, announced that the iconic hotel will be shuttering on 17 July. After which the property will undergoing…

Land-based ・ 18 May 2024

AZ Central

Mirage closing date: What's next for the iconic Las Vegas hotel

An iconic Las Vegas resort that inspired the rise of mega-resorts on the Strip will close its doors to make way for a guitar-shaped hotel. The Mirage, which casino magnate Steve Wynn first opened in 1989, was influential not only for its massive number of guest rooms - 3044 rooms on 31 floors - but also for incorporating an anchor attraction that…

Land-based ・ 18 May 2024

ksl.com

Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts, is closing

Estimated read time: 2-3minutes LAS VEGAS - The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors this summer, the end of an era for a property credited with helping transform Sin City into an ultra-luxury resort destination. The July 17 closure will clear the way for major renovations and construction on the 80-acre property,…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

Review Journal

UAW represents thousands of casino workers on the Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas workers have long called their home a union town, but there's one seemingly unlikely presence on the Strip: United Auto Workers. The 89-year-old union known for representing labor behind the American auto industry has been in Las Vegas for more than a decade, but organizing drives in more recent years have brought the membership up from…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

hotelmanagement.net

Hard Rock to rebrand Las Vegas Mirage Hotel & Casino

Hard Rock International is set to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17 to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort with a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel in the center of the Las Vegas Strip. "We'd like to thank…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024