S teve Wynn is an American real estate developer and casino mogul who is widely credited with transforming Las Vegas into the luxurious, entertainment-focused resort destination it is today. He took over his family's bingo parlor business and moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s. He made his first major mark by building The Mirage in 1989, the first new major casino on the Las Vegas Strip in years, which set a new standard for luxury with its volcano attraction and high-end amenities. He followed this up with Treasure Island and, most famously, the Bellagio, with its iconic dancing fountains.

After selling his first company, Mirage Resorts, to MGM, he founded his second casino empire, Wynn Resorts, in 2002. He built the opulent Wynn Las Vegas and Encore resorts, as well as major properties in Macau, which became the primary driver of his company's profits. His career came to an abrupt end in 2018 when he resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts and sold his entire stake in the company following numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. His fortune is derived from the sale of his casino empires.