Elaine Wynn, a billionaire casino magnate who co-founded Wynn Resorts with her then-husband, has died. She was 82 years old. She died Monday surrounded by her family after a brief illness, her spokeswoman said.

Elaine Wynn was known as a Las Vegas philanthropist and the co-founder of Wynn Resorts. However, her legacy extended far beyond the gaming industry. Wynn, 82, died on Monday. She also had a passion for the arts.

Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts and one of the most influential women in the casino industry, has died at 82. Wynn was a philanthropist. She served as UNLV Foundation chair and sat on the boards of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education and Communities in Schools,