The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the '90s, is closing

The Mirage casino, a landmark that catalyzed the transformation of Las Vegas into a luxury resort destination, is set to close on July 17. The closure paves the way for extensive renovations, with plans to reopen in 2027 as Hard Rock Las Vegas. This marks the second major casino closure on the Strip this year, following the shuttering of the Tropicana Las Vegas.