Elaine Wynn, 76 – Est. $2.1M
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Elaine Wynn earned the Queen of Las Vegas title because of her decades of success working in the casinos and hotels. Alongside Steve Wynn, her ex-husband, they co-founded the Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts. Elaine is currently the majority shareholder with a 9% stake in their business that as of 2018 amounts to $2 billion. In 2009, Elaine and her husband sought the services of a divorce attorney but they maintained their business relationship. Steve stepped down from the business in 2018 following harassment allegations. She also successfully spearheaded a shareholder proxy campaign and had John Hagenbuch removed from the company’s board. Elaine contributes to various causes through the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation.
