The Mirage in Las Vegas is closing. So why is everyone rushing to hit the slots?

The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas is set to close next Wednesday, but before it does, it must distribute $1.6 million in unclaimed jackpots due to Nevada law. Slot machines will distribute winnings over several days, while table games will give out a set amount. The Mirage, which opened in 1989, will reopen as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2027. The speaker shares personal memories of the Mirage, reflecting on its closure.

What is the total amount of unclaimed jackpots that the Mirage Casino must distribute before closing?

• $1.2 million

• $2 million

• $1.8 million

• $1.6 million

How much will slot machines give away in winnings on Friday and Saturday?

• $300,000

• $250,000

• $200,000

• $150,000

What is the total amount that table games will distribute?

• $300,000

• $500,000

• $400,000

• $600,000

In what year did the Mirage Casino originally open?

• 1985

• 1990

• 1989

• 1995

What will the Mirage Casino be transformed into by 2027?

• The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

• A theme park

• A residential complex

• A shopping mall