“In fact, in response to a direct question during the December 7 Nevada Gaming Control Board Meeting about whether or not Hard Rock plans to close the property, Chairman James Allen specifically stated, ‘We do not have definitive plans to close the property at this time, but for full transparency, that could be an option a year and a half down the road.’ “Contrary to news reports from Las Vegas media this morning, there are no plans at this time to close The Mirage,” Hard Rock said in a statement. Hard Rock International set the record straight on Friday, calling any reports that it was planning to cease operations of The Mirage “inaccurate.” There are currently no plans for the Las Vegas Mirage to cease operations as it undergoes a transformation into its next stage as a Hard Rock-branded resort and casino.
