Steve Wynn

Steve Wynn (born Stephen Alan Weinberg on January 27, 1942, in New Haven, Connecticut) is an American real estate developer and art collector who played a defining role in shaping the modern Las Vegas Strip. After his father’s death in 1963, he took over the family bingo business before moving to Las Vegas in 1967. He acquired a stake in the Golden Nugget in 1973 and transformed it into a highly profitable casino, eventually forming Mirage Resorts. Under his leadership, Mirage Resorts developed iconic properties including The Mirage (1989), Treasure Island (1993), Bellagio (1998), and Beau Rivage (1999). In 2000, he sold Mirage Resorts to MGM Grand.

In 2002, he co-founded Wynn Resorts with his then-wife Elaine Wynn. The company opened Wynn Las Vegas (2005), Encore Las Vegas (2008), Wynn Macau (2006), Encore at Wynn Macau (2010), Wynn Palace (2016), and Encore Boston Harbor (2019). He served as CEO and chairman of Wynn Resorts until February 2018, when he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct (which he denies). He also served as finance chair of the Republican National Committee from January 2017 to January 2018. An avid fine art collector, Wynn has owned works by Picasso and Monet. As of 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth at $3.7 billion.