When Was The Mirage Casino Built? Full Overview 2026
The Mirage Casino, a Las Vegas icon, opened in 1989 but thrives in 2026 post-rebrand rumors. This overview traces its history, expansions, and current status amid Hard Rock transformation talks.
From volcano eruptions to Cirque du Soleil, learn milestones, ownership changes, and why it's legendary.
Construction and Opening Timeline
Groundbreaking: 1986.
Cost: $630M record.
Opened: November 22, 1989.
First Strip mega-resort.
Built 1980s boom era by Steve Wynn.
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Key Features at Launch
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3,000 rooms, 100k sq ft casino.
Iconic volcano show hourly.
Treasure Island sister property.
Revolutionized Vegas with tropical theme.
Major Expansions and Changes
Lesson: Added Cirque's Love theater 2000s.
Added Cirque's Love theater 2000s.
- 2005: 1,000 more rooms.
- 2010s: High-limit salon.
- 2026: Hard Rock rebrand pending.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Highest earners early 90s.
Highest earners early 90s.
- $1B revenue year 1.
- Sigfried & Roy residency.
- Mega slots progressives.
2026 Status and Future
Still prime Strip location.
Still prime Strip location.
2026 Status and Future
Still prime Strip location.
- Post-MGM era.
- Potential guitar hotel.
- Volcano finale shows.