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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

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

coyotecountrylv.com

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

Review Journal

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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International visitor wins almost $2 million jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino

FILE - This photo shows the Wynn and Encore resorts in Las Vegas, June 17, 2014. Ras al-Khaimah, one of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, that it will allow "gaming" while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with casino giant Wynn Resorts. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) Las Vegas (KSNV) - A visitor is…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

Audacy

Vegas casino to pay out $1.6M cash before it closes

Nearly 35 years after The Mirage hotel and casino opened in Las Vegas, it's set to begin transformation Wednesday into a new life as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. For its last day of operations as The Mirage, the hotel was finishing up a promotion created to dole out $1.6 million in cash prizes to casino-goers. That " Mirage…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2024

Top US Casinos

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

WSOC-TV Channel 9

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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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…

Land-based ・ 13 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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Mirage casino in Las Vegas giving away $1.6 million before it closes

The Mirage in Las Vegas is giving away over $1.6 million in cash before the iconic casino closes its doors next week. The casino is set to close on Wednesday, July 17, but has to giveaway the unclaimed progressive jackpots. For slot machines, the casino said it will give away $200000 in guaranteed winnings each day through July 11th. $250000 will…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2024

Top US Casinos

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

Review Journal

Culinary union reaches contract deals with Vdara, Signature in Las Vegas

Culinary Local 226 said Tuesday it reached tentative contract agreements at two Strip hotel properties. The hospitality workers union announced the agreements with Vdara, a 1395-room hotel next to Aria hotel-casino, and The Signature, with its 730 rooms neighboring MGM Grand. The union said the agreements would cover more than 1000…

Travel ・ 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

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Mirage closing on Las Vegas Strip: What you need to know

The July 17 closing of The Mirage hotel-casino, one of the Las Vegas Strip's most iconic properties, will mark the end of an era. But before the resort shuts its doors, there are a number of steps that need to be taken. Hard Rock International, which purchased The Mirage from MGM Resorts International in 2023 for $1.08 billion, has a detailed plan…

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

Seeking Alpha

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

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

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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

tradingview.com

Are These 3 Casino Stocks a Good Buy Now?

Casino stocks can be a lucrative opportunity for investors with a high risk appetite. Casinos have enormous growth potential, as they often benefit from increased during good economic times. Furthermore, the rise of online gambling and has provided exciting new revenue streams for traditional casino operators. The post-pandemic market is showing…

Finance ・ 04 July 2024

frequentmiler.com

Ocean Prime now offering 2 free nights at Wynn Las Vegas + $50 dining credit

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ has long offered a status match for those with competing casino status all the way up to Ocean Prime status. We've covered that match pretty extensively in our post about How to get free cruises by gaming casino status matches. One of the other benefits of Ocean Prime status was a complimentary 2-night stay…

Travel ・ 02 July 2024

Drift Travel

Best gambling destinations across the world

Casino activities have made a name for themselves on a worldwide scale, with many establishments created dedicated to this game. In fact, traditional casinos pop up in countries all over the world, whether it's in resorts or as standalone buildings, attracting casino fans with the luxuriance. With this in mind, let's explore the best gambling…

Travel ・ 02 July 2024

Covers

Downstate New York Casino License Delay Could Be Another iGaming Roadblock

Updated timeline on requests for applications would mean casino licenses won't be determined until Dec. 31, 2025. The committee tasked with recommending applicants for three downstate New York casino licenses wants to push back a selection deadline by nearly a year. If the committee has its way, it could delay what would be the nation's most…

Law ・ 02 July 2024

West Island

Las Vegas-Style Casinos Heading to New York Following a Decade-Long Delay

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board made a significant announcement last Thursday regarding the issuance schedule of the coveted downstate casino licenses. The highly anticipated casinos will bring Las Vegas-style gaming to the heart of metropolitan New York, an exciting prospect that has been eagerly awaited since 2013. Back then,…

Law ・ 02 July 2024

The Keene Sentinel

Investment shows continued growth in NH casino gaming

Greg Carlin's investment in his Beach Club Casino in Hampton is emblematic of how popular charitable gambling is in New Hampshire and how much it's likely to grow in the future. "New Hampshire's charitable gaming framework is unique in putting community first while providing an enjoyable gaming and dining experience for our guests," said Carlin,…

Law ・ 01 July 2024

NH Business Review

Investment shows growth in NH casino gaming

Greg Carlin's investment in his Beach Club Casino in Hampton is emblematic of how popular charitable gambling is in New Hampshire and how much it's likely to grow in the future. "New Hampshire's charitable gaming framework is unique in putting community first while providing an enjoyable gaming and dining experience for our guests," said Carlin,…

Law ・ 29 June 2024

The Sun

Shocking moment casino player suffers a HEART ATTACK while jumping for joy after scooping £3.2million jackpot

THIS is the shocking moment a high stakes casino player suffered a massive heart attack just moments after winning the £3.2million jackpot. After scooping up the huge prize the man started to jump for joy around the packed out casino before he dramatically collapsed on the ground clutching his chest. Panicked players watched on as staff members…

Incidents ・ 26 June 2024

New York Post

Who'll win NYC's casino race? Gambling experts set odds

As New York's summer grinds on, the battle for three city casino-licenses heats up. Proposals - plus $1 million application fees - are due on August 31 and billions hang in the balance. Outside of two racinos - Resorts World New York City in Queens and Empire City in Yonkers - which already have profitable electronic gaming and are said to be…

Law ・ 22 June 2024

Top US Casinos

Wynn Resorts Granted Extension for Third Las Vegas Project

In late 2017, Wynn Resorts purchased 38 acres of land across the street from its current Wynn Las Vegas casino for $336 million. During Wynn's fourth-quarter earnings call in early 2018, the company revealed plans to build a new casino and resort. Multiple expansion plans for Wynn in Las Vegas were paused shortly after the purchase. The land…

Travel ・ 21 June 2024

Top US Casinos

Wynn Resorts Granted Extension for Las Vegas Project

In late 2017, Wynn Resorts purchased 38 acres of land across the street from its current Wynn Las Vegas casino for $336 million. During Wynn's fourth-quarter earnings call in early 2018, the company revealed plans to build a new casino and resort. Multiple expansion plans for Wynn in Las Vegas were paused shortly after the purchase. The land…

Travel ・ 20 June 2024

Top US Casinos

Revenue Drop in Disappointing May for Massachusetts Casinos

The trio of Massachusetts casinos, including Encore Boston Harbor (pictured), experienced a revenue decline to $97.9 million in May. (Photo by Michael Dwyer / Alamy) The trio of casino destinations in Massachusetts had a disappointing May as their aggregated gross gaming revenues for the 31-day period dropped by around one percent year-on-year to…

Finance ・ 20 June 2024

news3lv.com

History of The Mirage: The first Las Vegas Strip megaresort

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Mirage is set to close in four weeks. It opened its doors in 1989 and is regarded as the first megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip. News 3 talked with Clark County historian Mark Hall Patton about the property's legacy. "The Mirage set a tone that just started the whole growth spurt of the 90s and into the 2000s. If Steve Wynn…

Land-based ・ 20 June 2024

JDSupra

Gaming & Gambling Update

In a direct action against the illegal gambling market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a cease-and-desist order to offshore operator Bovada. State regulators asserted that Bovada was in violation of several state laws governing gambling in Michigan. MGCB chief of staff Kurt Steinkamp emphasized that the organization is committed to…

Law ・ 20 June 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Merger rumblings percolate after investor suggests Penn sell casinos

When a company's stock price tumbles for a prolonged period, activist investors often weigh in and question management. That's what happened with M Resort operator Penn Entertainment, which has seen shares decline more than 40 percent compared with its peers. Could Penn's issues affect other gaming companies, including Nevada operators? A Los…

Industry ・ 19 June 2024

Review Journal

Will the United Arab Emirates become the ‘Las Vegas of the Mideast?’

It was the late 1990s when anyone in Southern Nevada started thinking about Macao as "the Las Vegas of the East." Now, we should start thinking about the United Arab Emirates as "the Las Vegas of the Mideast." Las Vegas Sands Corp. was one of the early believers in Macao, the densely populated, 12.7-square-mile enclave at the mouth of the Pearl…

Travel ・ 16 June 2024

Top US Casinos

Hollywood Casino NJ Promo Code & Review For 2024

Last Updated 7th Feb 2024, 03:50 PM When we review each casino as a whole we give different weight and importance to the 6 different criteria as a percentage 10% Click To Expand All Score Breakdown Click To Collapse All Score Breakdown Owned by PENN Entertainment, Hollywood Casino presents an exceptional player experience as it launches in New…

Bonuses ・ 15 June 2024

circuit.news

Gulf's first casino resort sparks building boom in Ras Al Khaimah

Anticipation of the Gulf's first sanctioned casino complex has sparked a development boom in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, with five-star resorts and multi-million dollar villas rapidly springing up from the desert sands. Las Vegas casino operator Wynn Resorts last year announced plans for a $4 billion resort on the artificial Marjan islands,…

Land-based ・ 14 June 2024

PokerNews

New York Senate Moves To Fast Track Casino Expansion

In a last-minute push, New York lawmakers have bypassed the end of the current legislative session to greenlight a bill that will accelerate the awarding of casino licenses in the Empire State. Joe Addabbo, SB 9673 was passed by a vote of 51-4 in the New York Senate and will now be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for approval. The New York Senate,…

Politics ・ 12 June 2024

outkick.com

Insane Las Vegas Brawl Captured On Video

We have a first ballot internet hall of fame video coming out of Las Vegas. There are few things that get the blood pumping like a massive fight. It might be crazy to hear, but it's true. Americans love watching people beat the living daylights out of each other, and a video making the rounds of Sin City is absolutely wild. Multiple…

Religion ・ 12 June 2024

Times Of Casino

How Old Do You Need to Be to Gamble in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas. Sin City. It is a place where incredible nights and indescribable days come to be. Anyone and everyone has heard of Vegas and knows that the main attraction is gambling. But if you plan to go in the near future, it helps to know the minimum gambling age in the desert oasis. Millions of people play at online casinos each and every day.…

Law ・ 12 June 2024

The Nevada Independent

Gambling has long been taboo in Islamic countries. Now, analysts see UAE as the next Vegas

The United Arab Emirates, a country where almost three-quarters of its population adheres to Islam - a religion that considers gambling a harmful activity - could one day surpass Las Vegas as one of the world's most lucrative casino markets. Despite a gaming ban throughout the Middle East, UAE is creating a gaming regulatory system allowing each of…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2024

frequentmiler.com

Waking up in Vegas: Results of Nick's Las Vegas status match run

Last month, I wrote about planning an epic Las Vegas status match run. In this post, I wanted to share an update with our full results from the trip. This trip was certainly a success overall. If you're interested in doing it, you will need to be in Las Vegas today as the Wynn Platinum match ends on May 31, 2024. On our first night in Las Vegas we…

Travel ・ 03 June 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

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

Seeking Alpha

Nevada casinos notch record gaming win for the month of April

Nevada reported gaming win rose 6.95% year-over-year in April to $1.24 billion, according to the state's Gaming Control Board. The gaming win tally was the highest ever recorded for the month of April, despite Easter landing on the calendar in March this year. Las Vegas Strip casinos saw a 6.62% increase in gaming win for the month to $666.1…

Land-based ・ 30 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

largest.org

6 Biggest Countries by Casino Revenue

Casinos significantly impact the global economy, with the market projected to reach over US$100.90bn in 2024. This figure highlights the important role of gambling establishments worldwide. They create jobs and increase tourism. This attracts visitors from all over. More visitors help local businesses like hotels and restaurants. They also boost…

Finance ・ 29 May 2024

Casino.org

Top 10 Biggest Casinos In The US

America boasts some of the most outstanding casinos in the world. Whether you're on the Texas-Oklahoma border, where everything bigger is better, or visiting the opulent tribal casinos in Connecticut, the biggest casinos in the US are more than just a place to gamble; they are a place to make all your dreams come true. Join us as we take a look at…

Travel ・ 28 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

gulflive.com

Florida’s Gulfstream Park earns top 10 spot among US casinos

While Las Vegas in home to some of the best casinos in the world, outside of Sin City, Florida, is home to the third best casino in the nation. Located 20 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale in the city of Hallandale Beach, Gulfstream Park is not just a casino, it's also one of the most important venues for Thoroughbred horse racing - as well as an…

Top and Best ・ 25 May 2024

US Bets

New York Lawmakers Want To Speed Up Casino Licenses

Two New York state lawmakers, Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow - who were instrumental in getting online sportsbooks off the ground in New York - are pushing a bill to accelerate the timetable for awarding casino licenses in the New York City area. The proposed law would require bids to be submitted by July 31 of this year and…

Law ・ 22 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

KTNV Las Vegas

What will happen to Mirage employees when the casino closes this summer?

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - For the second time this year, a long-standing Las Vegas Strip resort will close its doors for good. Last week, The Mirage set a July 17 closing date to prepare for remodeling and construction as Hard Rock International takes over operations. Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (known by most as DETR),…

Jobs ・ 21 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

8 News Now

Date set for closure of Mirage to make way for Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The closure date for the Mirage is set as construction is planned to begin on the 700-foot guitar tower that will mark the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In a news release, Hard Rock International announced it would shut down The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17 in preparation for transforming the resort into Hard…

Land-based ・ 19 May 2024

New York Post

State won't decide on casino licenses for NYC area until 2025

Don't bet on a Big Apple casino opening any time soon. State regulators said they won't decide on new casino licenses in the New York City area until late 2025 - a delay critics say deals the local economy a bad hand. The footdragging pushes out the over-under on the earliest a gaming facility could open in the metro area to some time in…

Law ・ 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

NBC News

The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the '90s, 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 (32-hectare) property, which is to reopen…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

Nola

Beau Rivage casino in MS ranked best in US outside Las Vegas

A Mississippi Gulf Coast casino made it onto the Top 10 list of best casinos in the U.S. and is rated the best casino outside of Las Vegas. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is the tallest building in Mississippi, and is often a surprise to first-time visitors when they see this Vegas-style casino on the shores of Biloxi. Many of those who visit leave…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

Fox Business

'Mirage' casino in Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock hotel

The Mirage hotel-casino will close its doors in July after 34 years of operating along the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. The famous hotel, which opened in 1989, was the first megaresort to open on the Las Vegas Strip, and its success sparked a building boom in the 1990s for other large resorts, forever transforming the way the tourist hot spot did…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

Newsweek

Iconic Las Vegas Hotel to Suddenly Close. Here's What Will Replace It

After more than three decades towering over the Las Vegas Strip, the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino unexpectedly announced Wednesday that it will be closing its doors this summer. A new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will replace the 65-acre property, known for its Beatles-themed attractions and as the one-time home of Siegfried & Roy. "We'd like to…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

New York Post

Las Vegas' the Mirage hotel-casino closing for Hard Rock rebrand

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 Hard Rock…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

CNN

The iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing after 34 years

The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, and its instantly recognizable volcano, is soon shutting down after more than three decades in business. The 3000-room resort will cease operations on July 17 as it undergoes a three-year renovation that wipes away any markings of the Mirage and its tropical theme. Opened in 1989 by casino mogul…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

Review Journal

The Mirage’s contribution to Las Vegas history remembered as closure announced

Alan Feldman remembers the anxiety that reigned on Nov. 22, 1989, the evening when The Mirage first opened its doors. "There was the normal chaos that occurs anytime you open a new property with all the last-minute things that had to be done," he recalled. Feldman said he stood with the resort's founder Steve Wynn and his wife Elaine on the inside…

Industry ・ 16 May 2024

WMAR 2 News

Iconic Mirage Casino on Vegas Strip to Officially Shut Down in July

The iconic Mirage Hotel & Casino will officially close for good in mid-July to make way for the new Hard Rock hotel. Hard Rock International will cease operations of The Mirage as of July 17, 2024. The last day of hotel occupancy will be July 14, 2024. The volcano is set for demolition, but no official date yet has been announced. Hard Rock Las…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

ABC News

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

The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors on July 17 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…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

news3lv.com

Federal judge tosses second version of lawsuit alleging Las Vegas hotel price-fixing

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A federal judge has rejected the second version of a lawsuit that alleged Las Vegas resorts conspired to fix prices, writing that the plaintiffs still hadn't proven any kind of scheme existed. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du handed down an order last week granting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed on behalf of two…

Land-based ・ 14 May 2024

New York Post

Key bidder for NYC casino license entangled in Ohtani bet scandal

The Yankees and Mets both whiffed on snagging Shohei Ohtani last year, but "Sho-time" is still shaking up things in New York City - in the battle for state casino licenses in the Big Apple. A company behind one of the top bidders for the lucrative gaming permits is reportedly tangled up in the federal probe into the betting scandal involving the…

Incidents ・ 13 May 2024

Washington Examiner

Casino workers strike against Virgin Las Vegas for first time in over 20 years

The Culinary Workers Union began its strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Friday and will continue through Sunday. Some 700 union workers went on strike after their contract expired almost a year ago. Their union has been in negotiations with Virgin Hotels for five months without an agreement on a raise for workers' wages. The hotel surpassed one…

Finance ・ 12 May 2024

MDJOnline

Las Vegas Strip casino signs country superstar to new residency

The competition for big name headliner residencies on the Las Vegas Strip is heating up again. Already, all of the major casino operators on the Strip have lined up huge stars for residencies this year. Classic R&B group New Edition, which already performed six sold-out shows on the Strip at Wynn Resorts' (WYNN) Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in…

Land-based ・ 07 May 2024

MDJOnline

Iconic Las Vegas Strip resort casino getting massive overhaul

The Las Vegas Strip brings the world, at least an outsized version of it, to the middle of the Nevada desert. There are, of course, Strip properties like The Wynn and Encore that are just very nice hotels with attached casinos, but most resort casinos have a theme. That's true of lower-level properties like MGM Resorts International's (MGM)…

Land-based ・ 07 May 2024

iGaming Business

New York casino licence decision not expected until late 2025

New York officially opened the bidding process for three downstate commercial casinos in January last year. An amendment to the 2013 New York State Constitution permitted four upstate casinos, which are open for business, then three more casinos closer or in New York City at a later date. The process has already drawn interest from several heavy…

Land-based ・ 04 May 2024

Vancouver Is Awesome

Vancouver council considers lifting moratorium on gambling

Parq Casino, Hastings Racecourse interested in increasing slots, table games. Vancouver council is being asked to "modify" the 2011 moratorium on gambling expansion to allow Hastings Racecourse and Parq Casino to expand the number of slot machines and table games at its locations. Parq currently operates 600 slots and 61 gaming tables, while…

Finance ・ 02 May 2024

8 News Now

Former Las Vegas casino exec Scott Sibella faces fine, revoked gaming license in dealings with illegal bookmaker

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A week before former MGM Grand president Scott Sibella is scheduled to be sentenced for failing to report suspicious transactions involving a known illegal bookmaker, Nevada officials have filed a complaint that could bring a fine and the loss of his gaming license. The April 30 complaint by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2024

West Island

Las Vegas Casino Strip Faces Potential Decline Despite Pandemic Recovery

In the illustrious heart of Las Vegas, the thriving Strip lined with resplendent casino hotels presented an impressive story of an unyielding recovery after the vehement assault of the coronavirus pandemic. However, an encroaching sense of languor has started to pull the edges of this revivifying tale. Speaking forth about this lethargy, Carlo…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2024

Review Journal

CEO pay towers over employees at big Las Vegas companies

With its economy fueled by tourism, Las Vegas' workforce is heavy on lower-paying service jobs. Las Vegas' corporate chieftains, on the other hand, earn paychecks that card dealers, housekeepers and cocktail servers can only dream of. The pay ratios of CEOs to their typical employees shot past 100-to-1 last year at several Las Vegas-based companies…

Industry ・ 01 May 2024

studyfinds.org

5 Hotels In Las Vegas That Are Worth The Price, According To Travel Experts

Las Vegas beckons with the promise of glittering lights, electrifying shows, and dazzling entertainment. But with a seemingly endless row of hotels lining the Strip, choosing the perfect home base for your desert adventure can feel overwhelming. Whether you crave luxurious pampering, a vibrant nightlife scene, or a family-friendly atmosphere,…

Travel ・ 29 April 2024

News-Daily

Popular vice faces ban on the Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas has a reputation as a place where anything goes. It's a land of vices where people are encouraged to gamble, eat rich foods, and generally push the bounds when it comes to excess. And the Las Vegas Strip feels like a place where everything is legal - and most things are. You need not go far from the Strip to buy legal cannabis: Planet 13,…

Land-based ・ 25 April 2024

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas opposes injunction sought by Wynn Las Vegas in executive poaching case

Attorneys for Fontainebleau Las Vegas fired a new volley in the ongoing legal battle involving Wynn Las Vegas' accusations that the new resort is poaching its executives and encouraging workers to violate their employment contracts. In an opposition to Wynn's motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Fontainebleau filed late Friday in Clark…

Law ・ 23 April 2024

Barron's

Las Vegas Casino Unions Preparing To Take On Trump Again

It is the Democrats' not-so-secret weapon in Nevada -- a vast army of maids, cooks and bartenders that helped deliver this razor-tight swing state for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden in 2016 and 2020. Now ahead of November's election, the Culinary Union, which represents 60000 mainly Las Vegas-based hotel and casino workers, is preparing to mobilize…

Land-based ・ 21 April 2024

nbc39.com

Las Vegas casino unions preparing to take on Trump again

It is the Democrats' not-so-secret weapon in Nevada -- a vast army of maids, cooks and bartenders that helped deliver this razor-tight swing state for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden in 2016 and 2020. Now ahead of November's election, the Culinary Union, which represents 60000 mainly Las Vegas-based hotel and casino workers, is preparing to mobilize…

Land-based ・ 21 April 2024

Travel and Leisure

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Review: This $3 Billion Las Vegas Hotel Is the Tallest in the City

Since its inception in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been heralded as a masterpiece in American design and a cultural hallmark. After all, it was where Oddjob murdered Jill Masterson in the James Bond film Goldfinger and a preferred haunt of Frank Sinatra. It therefore seems only fitting that Paul Anka and Justin Timberlake headlined the…

Land-based ・ 19 April 2024

Speedway Digest

Economic Impacts of NASCAR and Casinos on Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the gambling mecca and perhaps the biggest tourist center in the world. Many visitors would find it synonymous with world-famous casinos and high-stakes gambling. However, in recent years, another force has been driving success in this city - NASCAR. This article will take a closer look at the historical background, growth, and economy…

Payment Methods ・ 18 April 2024

frequentmiler.com

Planning an epic status match run in Las Vegas

At the beginning of the month, news broke that Wynn Las Vegas is offering a temporary status match. That match includes the opportunity to get a complimentary Holland America cruise for two in an oceanview cabin. If you've been reading this blog over the past couple of years, you know that if you want me to visit your casino, all you need to do is…

Travel ・ 17 April 2024

Review Journal

Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2024

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

Is Las Vegas still the ultimate luxury casino destination in 2024?

The bright lights, opulent casino resorts and all round excesses of Las vegas have been attracting high-rollers and thrill-seekers from across the globe for decades, and for most, Sin City remains the unequivocal casino capital of the world. But despite being home to iconic casinos like the Bellagio and the MGM Grand, Asian gambling hotspot Macao…

Travel ・ 09 April 2024

News-Daily

Superstar R&B band returns for Las Vegas Strip casino residency

High-demand Las Vegas Strip residencies usually extend for more shows to take advantage of their extreme popularity. Many of the top headliners will continue extending their engagements for weeks or months as long as the theater they are performing in has the vacant dates to schedule. Country Superstar Garth Brooks performed a five-year Garth at…

Land-based ・ 09 April 2024

Casino.org

Casinos Are Closing the Window for Slot Ticket Redemption

It's a casino trend that could affect your financial wellbeing, so we're all over it. Some casinos are discreetly shortening the window of time before a TITO (ticket in, ticket out) voucher can be cashed. If your slot ticket expires, you could be SOL, and that would be FUBAR as a reminder of your Las Vegas YOLO experience. In human English, you…

Law ・ 09 April 2024

Review Journal

Next Las Vegas Strip property heading for big change: The Mirage

The transformation of the Tropicana has begun, and the public said farewell last week to one of the Strip's historic gaming establishments. The next property headed for big change: The Mirage. You have to imagine that there will be a greater outcry of support for The Mirage than the Tropicana because its history is fresher in people's minds. The…

Land-based ・ 07 April 2024

Covers

Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…

Industry ・ 02 April 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino was imploded years ago, but no word if new resort will be built

When the New Frontier was imploded in 2007, the spectacle featured a fireworks show, cheering onlookers and a chanted countdown to the resort's destruction. Approaching 17 years later, the Strip property is still waiting for a new resort to take shape - and there's no telling when that might happen. Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which acquired the…

Land-based ・ 01 April 2024

Gambling

One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…

Incidents ・ 30 March 2024

news3lv.com

Tropicana's possible implosion stirs memories of Las Vegas' explosive casino history

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The countdown is underway until the Tropicana Hotel closes its doors. While the idea of imploding it is still being considered, News 3 looks back at some of the most notable casino "booms" in Las Vegas history. More than a dozen casinos have suffered an explosive end. Most recently, the Riviera was imploded in 2016. The vacant…

Incidents ・ 29 March 2024

foxla.com

These are Las Vegas' most dangerous casinos, reviews show

LOS ANGELES - Millions of people visit Las Vegas every year, whether it be to gamble, attend a concert or music event, or just to eat and drink and soak up the vibes. Sin City may arguably be the best place in the U.S. to gamble - but it's also apparently one of the most dangerous. A new survey by Casinos.com reveals the most dangerous casinos in…

Land-based ・ 28 March 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2024