The famed Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will close for good on July 17, but gambling fans have one last chance to score big before the shiny doors close for good.
As of July 9, Mirage has given away over $1.6 million in cash through a giveaway called “Progressive Final Cash Giveaway” for the casino to pay its jackpots before closing as required by Nevada gaming regulations.
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Patrons can win up to $1.2 million in slot prizes and $400,000 in table games through July 16.
But videos on social media show that the donation is going just as you'd expect. Excited players flock to the casino to score a piece of the pie, leading to chaos and several fights on the casino floor.
Chaos at Mirage Casino now pic.twitter.com/GEysoOHGaJ
— Jacob Orth (@JacobsVegasLife) July 12, 2024
@vegasstarfish Chaos and fighting erupt at the Mirage Hotel & Resort as it prepares to close for good. All progressive jackpots must be paid by July 17th and random cash drawings will be awarded to each guest who plays. This has caused long lines, unhappy customers, physical fights and exhausted employees. All the animals at the Mirage have been rehomed pending the renovation of the Hard Rock, Beatles Love by Cirque Du Soleil has closed and now all that's left is some extra funds to distribute. Add this to your list of places to avoid when visiting Las Vegas. #vegas #LasVegas #vegasyllfish #first prize #gift_alert #vegasnews #miragelasvegas #vegashotels #localvegas #vegaexperience #things are done #creatorsseek knowledge #vegasonbudget #vegasvacation #vegasplanning #vegaswins ♬ Epic News – DM Production
It's an absolute blast at the Mirage. $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots must be paid before the casino can cease operations, due to Nevada gaming regulations. pic.twitter.com/ctOKRFO1wI
– Las Vegas instead? (@LasVegasLocally) July 10, 2024
According to Vegas vitalMirage was operating only 400 machines as of Friday afternoon and shut down all other machines to “complete the calculation of progressive meters and audit the numbers in order to properly dispense all money.”
The Mirage, part of the Wynn brand, opened in 1989 and was one of the first luxury resorts to open on the Strip. It was also the original home of the Siegfried & Roy show.
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Hotel announced in May that would close this summer. It is set to be renamed the Hard Rock Las Vegas, and the company will pay $80 million in severance packages to the Mirage's laid-off employees.
“Over the next two months we will bid farewell to this iconic and historic property and then begin a remarkable transformation,” a Mirage official posted. Facebook page read at that time. “We would like to thank all the team members at The Mirage for their incredible commitment and helping us deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests.”