“We look to ensure a good experience for our guests with little change or disruption,” Hard Rock Las Vegas’ President Joe Lupo said in a statement Monday. 31, once approved by Nevada gaming regulators. The transfer of ownership to Hard Rock is expected to be finalized by Dec.
The company expects to unveil the “property expansion” in 2025, according to a July news release. Part of its sale agreement includes the ability to stay branded as The Mirage for up to three years. Hard Rock, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is expected to keep the property’s name and brand for a bit longer. MGM also answered several other questions on its website about The Mirage’s future through a FAQ page shared this month. Officials have previously said the attraction will be torn down, but “there are no current plans to change the volcano show,” according to MGM Resorts. To answer the first question likely on everyone’s mind: No, the volcano show won’t close - yet. While The Mirage will have a new owner by year’s end, guests shouldn’t expect any major changes just yet.Īs the iconic Strip resort prepares to switch ownership from MGM Resorts International to Hard Rock International, who acquired the operations of the resort for $1.08 billion last year, questions have loomed about how the transition will play out. Carlos Burgos, left, and Heidy Rivera, of Puerto Rico, take a selfie in front of The Mirage hotel-casino on Labor Day, Monday, Sept.