You’ve probably heard by now that the Mirage is closing soon. But what may be a surprise is the Mirage giving away cash before they shut their doors on the 17th of this month. And what’s even more surprising is that they are required to do so by state  law! How’s that for a kick in the pants? Nevada regulations state that all progressive jackpots must be paid out before they can officially shut their doors. That comes to $1.6 million that will be given out as winnings paid on slot machines before July 16th. What does that mean for…

When is the Mirage Las Vegas closing date? When will the Hard Rock Open? And what will happen to the Mirage Volcano? We have that information and more! Plus, many states are pushing back against Dave & Busters plans to allow gambling in their restaurants! Hello friends, Mirage Las Vegas has made it official: They will shut their doors forever on July 17th, this despite earlier promises that they would keep the resort open through 2025. So now what? Well, they’ve already shut down the Dolphin Pool and The Secret Garden their Cirque du Soleil show, Beatles:Love, will close July…

Well, we knew it was coming but it still hurts. The era of the Mirage Las Vegas will come to and end this summer, ushering in new ownership with a new look on The Strip, as Hard Rock International finally steps into a prime time location. This despite a previous announcement that the resort would remain in place through 2025. The announcement came late yesterday, and a July 17th closing date for Mirage Las Vegas was made official. The iconic volcano attraction will not survive the changes, but will be replaced by a 660-foot guitar-shaped hotel.The 3,000 plus employees will…

When will The Mirage and Hard Rock transition take place? When will the new Dream Las Vegas start welcoming guests? We’ve got some answers! Plus, a legendary comedian is set to return to Sin City next year for just six shows! And tickets are on sale now! Hello my friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we have news out of Sin City as one Resort is on its way up… while another Resort is on its way down. Plus, a man who is truly sponge-worthy, but first, it’s this week’s big story. Most of you know about…

Most people were a bit upset when they announced that the Mirage change to Hard Rock would mean an end to the popular volcano attraction. The tension only grew when they learned that the iconic volcano would make way for the guitar shaped hotel that Hard Rock is famous for. Now things have gotten a bit sticky. It seems that this transition… this Mirage change to Hard Rock Casino… will once again be delayed. Back in December, we reported that the transformation of the property had been pushed back to 2025. And now, just over six months later, that transition…

The ownership may have officially changed, but Mirage Las Vegas will remain the Mirage for at least another 18 months. Hard Rock International took over management of the casino resort from MGM Resorts on December 19th, but the anticipated name change will not come for some time. Hard Rock made big Las Vegas news a year ago when they announced their plans to purchase and takeover Mirage Las Vegas. However, that proposal didn’t receive approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission until recently. And now that the $1.1 billion sale is official, some may be wondering when the name change and…