‘Absolute Pandemonium’: The Mirage Casino Must Give Away $1.6 Million Before Closing Next Week. It Hasn’t Been Easy.

The famed Las Vegas Mirage Hotel and Casino is set to close for good on July 17, but gambling fans have one last chance to score big before the shiny doors shutter forever.

Since July 9, the Mirage has been giving out over $1.6 million in cash through a giveaway called the “Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway” for the casino to pay out its jackpots before closing as required by Nevada gambling regulations.

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Patrons can win up to $1.2 million through slot machine prizes and $400,000 in table games through July 16.

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