Nevada employment agency to assist 3,350 Mirage workers affected by casino closure

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) will assist the 3,350 employees impacted by The Mirage's closure this summer. Hard Rock International, which operates The Mirage, announced the casino resort will close on July 17 for renovations and rebranding.

A WARN Act notice filed with Nevada DETR confirmed the closure's impact on employees, KSNV reported. DETR's rapid response program will provide services and resources, including budget planning information, health insurance options, job training, job search assistance, and workshops.

The rapid response team is coordinating with The Mirage to connect employees with career opportunities before the closing date. Services will be available both on-site and virtually.

"Our goal is to make sure The Mirage staff feel supported during this time. We are finalizing a full customized schedule of workshops, job fairs, informational sessions and resources employees will use as they transition into new jobs," DETR Director Christopher Sewell said in a statement.

"Through this proactive partnership, DETR will be able to connect outgoing staff with new opportunities, helpful resources, and a support network," Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement, as per the report.

The Mirage will also host hiring events with other employers in the Las Vegas valley in the coming months. Eligible union and non-union employees who remain with the property until July 17 will receive approximately $80 million in severance packages.

The resort is scheduled to reopen in spring 2027 under the name Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Under the development plans, Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel towering in the center of the Las Vegas Strip.