Hard Rock International, a hospitality and entertainment company, completed the acquisition of The Mirage Hotel and Casino, a hotel and casino, from MGM Resorts International, a hotel and casino chain operator, for $1bn. "We are honored to welcome The Mirage's 3.5k team members to the Hard Rock family. When complete, Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a fully integrated resort welcoming meetings, groups, tourists and casino guests from around the world to its nearly 80 acre center-Strip location," Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman.