stevewynn
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I first came to Las Vegas in 1952 with my Dad, who operated a bingo parlor back east. He used to go to bed with me and then sneak out at night and shoot the dice at the Flamingo and the Sands. I moved to Las Vegas in 1967 when I bought into the New Frontier casino. Eventually I parleyed my small stake into buying a strip of land adjacent to Caesars Palace from Howard Hughes. Caesars bought me out and I reinvested that money in the Golden Nugget downtown. The Nug flourished in Vegas, Atlantic City and Laughlin - giving me enough capital to build Mirage, Treasure Island and eventually Bellagio. The fuckers at MGM took over Mirage Resorts in 2000 and I was forced out. I immediately bought the Desert Inn for a song, and built Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas opened in 2005 to rave reviews and great business. Thats my story.
My Profile
| Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
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| Website: | http://www.wynnresorts.com |
| Casino Game: | I'll Bet on Anything That Moves |
Vegas Fave 10 (The Hard Way)
| 1: | Wynn Las Vegas - nuff said. |
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| 2: | The SW Steakhouse |
| 3: | Picasso |
| 4: | The New Frontier back in the old days... you had to be there |
| 5: | The view from my penthouse at Wynn Las Vegas |
| 6: | Leaving Vegas to go Skiing in Vail |
| 7: | The baccarat numbers at WLV |
| 8: | Tile mosaic flooring |
| 9: | Sigfried and Roy - Best Vegas show ever. |
| 10: | The Conservatory at Bellagio - one of the most beautiful and serene spots in all of Las Vegas |
Vegas Posse Shout Outs
Yo Steve - I was just listening to one of the podcast interviews of you with Steve Friess at The Strip Podcast show. You mentioned that Picasso was know for using cheap canvas for his paintings and that is why it is so easy to puncture a Picasso. "Cheap canvas" in Wynn Las Vegas? I trust nothing else at Wynn Las Vegas is made with such cheap materials. John
Hi Steve - I grew up near AC (a town called Wildwood,NJ). I would watch all your commercials re: Golden Nugget and thought you had what it took to be successful - you showed such charisma. I grew up wanting to meet you and to be successful like you. It has been unbelievable to watch you build so many incredible casinos. I recently got to visit the Wynn casino for the first time and thought it was amazing - awesome warm vibe. In April I look forward to taking my mom there to see it for herself. I am sure she will be blown away. She always said you were a good person to your staff and guests (You were always in the AC Press). I think you just out do yourself with each new casino. I hope to stay there soon to experience the rooms and food I read about so often. Congrats on a great career and building a phenomenal legacy!
I Steve! i'm 15 years old and want to be like you when I grow up. I am a strait A student and live in Los Angeles. Could you tell me how to be successful just like you please? Thanks!
Hi Steve! One day, I hope to save up enough $$$$ to afford to stay at your place when I come to Vegas. In the meantime, I'll just admire from afar.
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Had my 40th birthday at SW. It was a totally memorable dining experience. The room, service and food were unbelievably good. Going to Vegas at the end of March and am looking forward to trying another restaurant at Wynn.
Hey there, Steve, I am looking forward to staying at your hotel in April I'm going to do my best high roller impersonation.
i visited the wynn last june and i loved it. i will be in vegas in 17 days but i am already planning another trip to vegas and i plan to stay at wynn las vegas very elegant and comfertable
Thanks Steve, but I believe you're misquoting your own commercial... "I'm Steve Wynn and this is my new hotel. The only one I've ever signed my name to..." Sorry, sometimes even billionaires need a little humbling once in a while. P.S. It was great meeting you on January 9th outside your villa. Maybe we can do it again sometime.
Great job on Wynn Las Vegas Steve... can't wait for Encore!
My Posse
My Favorite Joints
(I've stayed here)
My Review of TI (Treasure Island)
(I've stayed here)
My Review of Mirage
The opening of the Mirage in 1989 signaled a change in all resorts in Las Vegas. Gone were cheap eats, lousy entertainment and cheap rooms. We offered a higher standard of luxury, but still affordable to the family traveler.
(I've stayed here)
My Review of Bellagio
When I built Bellagio in 1998 it was the state of the art in upscale luxury resorts. The gorgeous decor to the expansive and plush rooms put a brand new face on the Las Vegas experience and once again set the standard for a casino resort.
(I've stayed here)
My Review of Golden Nugget
I bought the Golden Nugget in the late 1970s and transformed it from a downtown also ran to a 5 diamond resort... eventually I expanded the Golden Nugget brand to Laughlin, NV and Atlantic City, NJ. What a shame how its changed.
(I've stayed here)
My Review of Wynn Las Vegas
Hi, my name is Steve Wynn... and this is my new resort. The only one I've EVER put my name on.
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Mirage's sister property, Treasure Island was originally intended to be a more family-oriented destination than any other resort I had previously built. Unfortunately, it's been bastardized by the company that took my company from me.