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MGM Resorts to sell Mirage hotel and casino to Hard Rock for $1 billion

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Vehicles pass in front of MGM Resorts International The Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

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MGM Resorts InternationalIt announced Monday that the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas would be sold to Hard Rock International, for approximately $1.08 trillion in cash.

MGM Resorts acquired the Mirage in 2000. It was first opened in 1989. This property is famous for its entertainment and 90-foot strip-side volcano.

MGM Resorts expects to close the deal in the second half 2022. The net cash proceeds from this sale will likely be approximately $815million after taxes and fees.

While the company finalizes plans for rebranding the property, it will continue to retain Mirage’s name and brand.

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