Wynn Las Vegas

The story

Steve Wynn's $2.7 billion masterpiece built on the graves of the Desert Inn—where Howard Hughes once hid from the world.

Everything that was here

• 2005–present · still open

  Wynn Las VegasCasino

  Steve Wynn's $2.7 billion masterpiece built on the graves of the Desert Inn—where Howard Hughes once hid from the world.

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• 1960–2000

  Portofino at the Desert InnRestaurant

  The most expensive restaurant in Las Vegas — $200 per person in the 1980s.

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• 1950–2000

  Desert Inn Hotel and CasinoCasino

  When the Desert Inn asked Howard Hughes to check out, he bought the entire hotel instead.

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• 1950–2000

  Desert Inn ShowroomShowroom

  Where Howard Hughes watched shows through binoculars from his penthouse.

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• 1950–2000

  Desert InnHotel/Casino

  The Cleveland mob's crown jewel where Howard Hughes refused to leave—so he bought the entire resort.

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