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Wynn Resorts

13 reports indexed, newest first.

March 2025

  1. 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.

    Verdict Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, District of ColumbiaReported by Axios

September 2024

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by Yogonet

  2. 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.

    Verdict Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by KOLO (AP)

September 2023

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by FOX5 Las Vegas

July 2023

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by FOX5 Las Vegas

May 2022

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by KSAT (AP)

November 2019

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by SBC Americas

April 2019

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, MassachusettsReported by NBC Boston

  2. 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.

    Investigation Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, MassachusettsReported by WBUR

February 2019

  1. 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.

    Settlement Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by The Nevada Independent

February 2018

  1. 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.

    Policy change Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by WBUR

January 2018

  1. 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.

    Policy change Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by MPR News

  2. 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.

    Allegation Steve Wynn and Wynn ResortsUnited States, NevadaReported by PBS NewsHour