Business
June 15, 2021
WynnBet Signed Partnership Deal with the Cincinnati Reds
WynnBet, the sports betting brand of Wynn Resorts, announced today it entered into a new partnership with a professional sports franchise in the US to continue its expansion across regulated jurisdictions. Teaming with the Reds WynnBet signed an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds from Major League Baseball (MLB) to collaborate with the franchise on marketing […]
Business
May 31, 2021
Wynn Resorts President Billings Named Wynn Interactive CFO
US gaming and hospitality operator Wynn Resorts announced in a filing issued on Friday its president Craig Billings stepped down from the position effective May 24, 2021. Billings remained on his other role, the chief financial officer of the company, though. Internal Shift Craig Billings was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at the online gaming […]
Legal
May 27, 2021
Wynn Resorts Founder Steve Wynn Faces Now Legal Trouble with the Department of Justice
After accusations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Steve Wynn, the founder and former head of Wynn Resorts stepped down from the company. He repeatedly asserted that he hadn’t done anything wrong, despite a number of individuals stepping forward to allegedly confirm his deviant behavior. That was a couple of years ago and Wynn has still […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Wynn Interactive to Merge with SPAC and Trade on NASDAQ
Wynn Resorts’ subsidiary, Wynn Interactive is to merge with special purpose acquisition company, Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation I to create an independent public company and list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Once the merger is completed, the combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $3.2 billion. Wynn Interactive Is on Its Way […]
Business
May 11, 2021
WynnBet Reveals Memphis Grizzlies Partnership for Tennessee Debut
WynnBet has teamed up with the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the sports betting operator’s launch in Tennessee. Grizzlies and WynnBet Boost Brand Awareness WynnBet has detailed its partnership with the Memphis Grizzles as the sports franchise and sports betting operator are coming together for a multi-year collaboration. As part of the tie-up, WynnBet will tap into the […]
Business
May 3, 2021
WynnBET Enters Tennessee, Launches Sports Betting Services
The board of directors of the Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery gave WynnBET approval to launch its services in the state last week. Consequently, the company rolled out its mobile sports wagering product, which is available for download on Apple and Android devices. WynnBET Launches Sports Betting Services in Tennessee The premier […]
Poker
April 28, 2021
Wynn to Host the Wynn Millions $10M GTD Poker Event in Summer
The poker summer in Las Vegas will be busy as Wynn Resorts is hosting the Wynn Millions $10,000 buy-in event, part of its $16 million Signature Series. Multi-Million Poker Events Back on the Strip Wynn Millions will feature a $10,000 buy-in event to fill up for the vacuum left by the WSOP Main Event, which has been pushed back […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Wynn Says Employees Should Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Weekly
Wynn encouraged its employees to vaccinate against COVID-19 and submit proof by April 25. Employees, unable to vaccinate or choose not to, are asked to submit negative tests weekly at their own expense. Wynn Employees Asked to Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Employees at Wynn in Las Vegas who have received a vaccine must submit […]
Sports
April 9, 2021
WynnBET Teams Up with Minute Media for Content and Promotion
Minute Media is the second significant media partner for WynnBET in the last few months after the operator signed a partnership with Blue Wire Podcasts in February. WynnBET Adds Minute Media as Partner to Boost Awareness WynnBET has teamed up with technology and digital publishing platform Minute Media, owner of numerous well-established sports and culture brands, including The […]
Legal
April 6, 2021
Steve Wynn Finds Court Support in Defamation Lawsuit against Attorney
Steve Wynn has been in the news a number of times over the past three years, most often in a negative light. The founder and former CEO of casino operator Wynn Resorts has faced several accusations of sexual misconduct that ultimately led to his decision to step down from the company, although he has repeatedly proclaimed his innocence. […]