They say the house always wins. But you could cash in big time at one Las Vegas casino — if you act quickly.
According to a report from local affiliate ABC7, the Mirage in Las Vegas will be giving away $1.6 million in prizes before it closes for good on July 17 — a requirement under Nevada law.
That’s right, under Nevada gaming laws, before it can close, the casino must hand out the big cash prizes in unclaimed progressive jackpots from both slot machines and games and any remaining balances must be paid out before a casino shutters, according to the news station.
The Mirage in Las Vegas will shut down on July 17 – but it has some money to give away first. Nevada law says the casino has to give away $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots from slot machines and table games before closing. https://t.co/jy3Uifz9Si pic.twitter.com/pHYvWMr4By
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) July 11, 2024
The Mirage plans to shell out the cash with guaranteed winnings through next Tuesday, July 16.
The casino, which opened in 1989, and was an iconic feature of the famed Las Vegas strip will hand out $200,000 in guaranteed winnings on the slots each day from the first Tuesday through Thursday.
Then this weekend, the prize will rise to $250,000 before dropping to $100,000 on July 16.
The slot machine prizes must total $1.2 million and another $400,000 will be awarded in winnings from table game jackpots.
The Mirage will be converted into a new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with an expected opening date in 2027.