Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts
Misconduct allegations against the casino founder and the regulatory fines, shareholder suits and settlements that followed.
13 developments, 2018–2025, oldest first.
2018
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WSJ reports dozens of people alleged sexual misconduct by casino mogul Steve Wynn
A Wall Street Journal investigation described a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct by Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn toward employees, including a reported $7.5 million settlement. Wynn denied the allegations.
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Steve Wynn resigns as Republican National Committee finance chair
A day after the Journal report, Steve Wynn stepped down as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Steve Wynn resigns as CEO and chairman of Wynn Resorts
Steve Wynn resigned from Wynn Resorts amid the misconduct allegations, saying he could not be effective in an atmosphere of negative publicity while continuing to deny the claims.
2019
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Nevada regulators fine Wynn Resorts a record $20 million
The Nevada Gaming Commission imposed a record $20 million fine on Wynn Resorts for failing to investigate sexual misconduct allegations against its founder.
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Massachusetts probe finds Wynn executives concealed misconduct allegations for years
A Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigative report found Wynn Resorts executives failed to act on and concealed allegations against Steve Wynn, ahead of a hearing on the company's casino license.
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Massachusetts fines Wynn Resorts $35 million but lets it keep casino license
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined Wynn Resorts $35 million and CEO Matt Maddox $500,000 over the handling of allegations against Steve Wynn, while allowing the Everett casino license to stand.
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Wynn Resorts settles derivative suit for $41 million, including $20 million from Steve Wynn
Wynn Resorts agreed to settle a shareholder derivative lawsuit over the board's handling of the allegations, with Steve Wynn paying $20 million and insurers $21 million to the company.
2022
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Lisa Bloom's firm to pay Steve Wynn to resolve his defamation suit
Attorney Lisa Bloom's firm agreed to pay to settle a defamation lawsuit Steve Wynn filed over statements made while she represented women accusing him of misconduct.
2023
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Steve Wynn agrees to pay $10 million to settle Nevada gaming complaint
Steve Wynn agreed to a $10 million fine and to permanently exit the Nevada gaming industry to resolve a 2019 regulatory complaint, without admitting the allegations.
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Wynn Resorts settles suit by salon workers over failure to act on harassment
Wynn Resorts reached a settlement with nine women who worked in its Las Vegas salon and alleged the company ignored complaints about Steve Wynn's conduct.
2024
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Nevada Supreme Court ends Steve Wynn's defamation suit against the AP
Nevada's high court upheld dismissal of Steve Wynn's defamation lawsuit over an Associated Press report on police complaints against him, finding the reporting protected.
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Wynn Resorts agrees to $70 million settlement of investor class action
Wynn Resorts agreed to pay $70 million to settle a securities class action alleging it misled investors about the misconduct allegations against its founder, closing a major remaining legal chapter.
2025
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U.S. Supreme Court declines Steve Wynn's bid to revisit libel standard
The Supreme Court turned away Steve Wynn's appeal in his defamation case against the AP, which had asked the justices to reconsider New York Times v. Sullivan.