Elaine Wynn, Hotel Billionaire and Philanthropist, Dies at 82 -- WSJ

Dow Jones2025-04-15

By Alyssa Lukpat

Elaine Wynn, a billionaire hotel magnate who co-founded Wynn Resorts with her ex-husband, has died, her foundation said. She was 82 years old.

Wynn and her former husband, Steve Wynn, designed and operated glittering hotels and casinos in Las Vegas and around the world. She was the largest individual shareholder in Wynn Resorts. In 2018, she was ousted from her office and the Wynn Resorts board after her divorce. Wynn was also an art collector and philanthropist.

Updates to follow as news develops.

Write to Alyssa Lukpat at alyssa.lukpat@wsj.com

 

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April 15, 2025 09:39 ET (13:39 GMT)

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