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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) is
pleased to announce that the web site for Encore, the new signature resort in
the Wynn collection, has been launched at http://www.encorelasvegas.com. The
site features the much-anticipated Encore television commercial directed by
award-winning filmmaker Brett Ratner, best known for producing the "Rush Hour"
series and "X Men" feature films. The commercial recently made its broadcast
debut and is currently airing nationally on CNBC, FOX News, CNN, and Bloomberg
Television, as well as regionally on numerous stations in San Diego, Phoenix,
Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas.
Wynn Resorts continues to set new standards for pre-eminent luxury in Las
Vegas with the opening of Encore on December 22, 2008. Located next door to
flagship property Wynn Las Vegas, Encore is a distinct resort destination with
its own repertoire of suites, culinary offerings and leisure activities.
Among the highlights will be five new restaurants, 11 retail outlets, an
ultra-chic nightclub (aptly titled XS) and a luxurious spa and salon.
Wynn Resorts, Limited is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under
the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 indices. Wynn
Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (http://www.wynnlasvegas.com) and
Wynn Macau (http://www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and
destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716
luxurious guest rooms and suites; an approximately 111,000 square foot casino;
22 food and beverage outlets; an on-site 18-hole golf course; approximately
223,000 square feet of meeting space; an on-site Ferrari and Maserati
dealership; and approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space. Encore
(http://www.encorelasvegas.com), the new signature resort in the Wynn
collection, is scheduled to open in December 2008.
Wynn Macau is a destination casino resort in the Macau Special
Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and currently features
600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites; approximately 205,000 square foot casino;
casual and fine dining in five restaurants; approximately 46,000 square feet
of retail space; a health club, pool and spa, along with lounges and meeting
facilities.