Wynn Resorts Annual Report 2012

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Table of Contents UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF1934For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012OR ¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACTOF 1934For the transition period to Commission File No. 000-50028WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEVADA 46-0484987(State or other jurisdiction ofincorporation or organization) (I.R.S. EmployerIdentification Number)3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South—Las Vegas, Nevada 89109(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)(702) 770-7555(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which RegisteredCommon Stock, $.01 par value Nasdaq Global Select MarketSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:NoneIndicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No ¨Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No xIndicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filingrequirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data Filerequired to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorterperiod that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, tothe best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendmentto this Form 10-K. ¨Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. Seedefinition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No xThe aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates based on the closing price as reported on theNASDAQ Global Select Market on June 30, 2012 was approximately $8 billion.As of February 15, 2013, 100,982,712 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding.Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal yearcovered by this report are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Item 1. Business 3 Item 1A. Risk Factors 18 Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments 35 Item 2. Properties 35 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 36 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 42 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 43 Item 6. Selected Financial Data 43 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 45 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 67 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 71 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 122 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 122 Item 9B. Other Information 122 PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 123 Item 11. Executive Compensation 123 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 123 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 124 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 124 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 125 Signatures 148 2Table of ContentsPART I ITEM 1.BUSINESSOverviewWynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation, was formed in June 2002, is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen A. Wynn, and is aleading developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts. We currently own and operate two destination casino resorts. In Las Vegas, Nevada, weown and operate Wynn Las Vegas, which includes Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. In the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China(“Macau”) we own and operate Wynn Macau which includes Encore at Wynn Macau. We present our results based on the following two segments: Las VegasOperations and Macau Operations. For more information on the financial results for our segments, see Item 8—“Financial Statements”, Note 17 “SegmentInformation.”Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to “Wynn Resorts,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our,” or similar terms, refer to WynnResorts, Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries.Wynn Resorts files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments of such reports withthe Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any document Wynn Resorts files may be inspected, without charge, at the SEC’s public reference roomat 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 or at the SEC’s internet site address at http://www.sec.gov. Information related to the operation of the SEC’spublic reference room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, through our own internet address at www.wynnresorts.com, WynnResorts provides a hyperlink to a third-party SEC filing website which posts these filings as soon as reasonably practicable, where they can be reviewedwithout charge. The information found on our website is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other report we file or furnish to the SEC.Our ResortsLas Vegas OperationsWynn Las Vegas opened on April 28, 2005. On December 22, 2008, we opened Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas. We referto the fully integrated Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas resort as “Wynn Las Vegas | Encore” or as our “Las Vegas Operations.” We believethat this resort offers exceptional accommodations, amenities and service. For the seventh consecutive year, The Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas has receivedthe Forbes five-star distinction. The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas earned five-star recognition from Forbes for the fifth year in a row. The Tower Suites at Encoreand the Spa at Encore are also recipients of the Forbes five-star distinction.Our Las Vegas Operations feature approximately 4,750 hotel rooms and suites, 240 table games, 2,195 slot machines, a race and sports book and apoker room in approximately 186,000 square feet of casino gaming space, (including a sky casino and private gaming salons), casual and fine dining in 35food and beverage outlets, two spas and salons, lounges, and approximately 95,000 square feet of retail space featuring boutiques from Alexander McQueen,Brioni, Cartier, Chanel, Chloé, Chopard, Dior, Graff, Hermes, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar dela Renta, Piaget, Vertu and others. Our Las Vegas Operations also offer three nightclubs, a beach club, a Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership, weddingchapels, an 18-hole golf course, approximately 283,000 square feet of meeting space, a specially designed theater presenting “Le Rêve-The Dream,” a water-based theatrical production, and an Encore Theater presenting various headliner entertainment acts throughout the year. We believe that the unique experience ofour Las Vegas Operations drives the significant visitation experienced since opening.Macau OperationsWynn Macau opened on September 6, 2006. On April 21, 2010, we opened Encore at Wynn Macau, an expansion of Wynn Macau. We refer to thefully integrated Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau resort as 3Table of Contents“Wynn Macau | Encore” or as our “Macau Operations.” We believe that this resort offers exceptional accommodations, amenities and service. For the fifthconsecutive year, Wynn Macau and The Spa at Wynn Macau received the Forbes five-star distinction. In 2013, Encore at Wynn Macau and the Spa at Encoreat Wynn Macau also received the Forbes five-star distinction.Our Macau Operations feature approximately 1,008 hotel rooms and suites, 495 table games, 835 slot machines and a poker pit in approximately275,000 square feet of casino gaming space, (including sky casinos and private gaming salons), casual and fine dining in eight restaurants, two spas and asalon, lounges, meeting facilities and approximately 55,000 square feet of retail space featuring boutiques from Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Dunhill,Ermenegildo Zegna, Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Graff, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Piaget, Prada, Roger Dubuis,Rolex, Tiffany, Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu, and others. Our Macau Operations include a show in the rotunda featuringa Chinese zodiac-inspired ceiling and interchangeable gold “prosperity tree” and “dragon of fortune” attractions.See Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations” for moreinformation.Construction and Development OpportunitiesIn the ordinary course of our business, in response to market developments and customer preferences, we have made and continue to make certainenhancements and refinements to our resort complexes.In September 2011, Palo Real Estate Company Limited and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., each an indirect subsidiary of Wynn Macau, Limited,formally accepted the terms and conditions of a draft land concession contract from the Macau government for approximately 51 acres of land in the Cotaiarea of Macau. On May 2, 2012, the land concession contract was gazetted by the government of Macau evidencing the final step in the granting of the landconcession. The Company is constructing a full scale integrated resort containing a casino, luxury hotel, convention, retail, entertainment and food andbeverage offerings on this land. The Company estimates the project budget to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion. The Company expects to enter intoa guaranteed maximum price contract for the project construction costs in the first half of 2013. We expect to open our resort in Cotai during the first half of2016.The initial term of the land concession contract is 25 years from May 2, 2012, and it may be renewed with government approval for successive periods.The total land premium payable, including interest as required by the land concession contract, is $193.4 million. An initial payment of $62.5 million waspaid in December 2011, with eight additional semi-annual payments of approximately $16.4 million each (including interest at 5%) which began in November2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has recorded this obligation and related asset with $27.9 million included as a current liability and $76.2million included as a long-term liability. The Company will also be required to make annual lease payments of $0.8 million during the resort constructionperiod and annual lease payments of approximately $1.1 million once the development is completed.Our StrategyWe believe that Steve Wynn is the preeminent designer, developer and operator of destination casino resorts and has developed brand name status.Mr. Wynn’s involvement with our casino resorts provides a distinct advantage over other gaming enterprises. We integrate luxurious surroundings, distinctiveentertainment and superior amenities, including convention facilities, entertainment, fine dining and premium retail offerings, to create resorts that appeal tothe global customer base.Our resorts are designed and built to provide a premium experience for our guests. Our business is dependent on repeat visitation from our guests and webelieve superior customer experience and service is the best marketing strategy to attract and retain our customers. Our company heavily emphasizes humanresources and staff 4Table of Contentstraining to ensure our employees are prepared to provide the luxury service that our guests expect. In addition, we market these resorts directly to gamingcustomers using database marketing techniques, as well as traditional incentives, including reduced room rates and complimentary meals and suites. Ourrewards system offers discounted and complimentary meals, lodging and entertainment for our guests. We also create general market awareness for our resortsthrough various media channels, including social media, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the internet, direct mail and billboards.Mr. Wynn and his team bring significant experience in designing, developing and operating casino resorts. The senior executive team has an average ofover 25 years of experience in the hotel and gaming industries. We also have an approximately 90-person design, development and construction subsidiary, thesenior management of which has significant experience in all major construction disciplines.We continually seek out new opportunities for additional gaming or related businesses, in the United States, and worldwide. We recently filed gamingapplications and plan to participate in the competitive bidding process for a gaming license in both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as part of our strategy toexpand in select markets. We are also exploring various international jurisdictions for expansion opportunities.Market and CompetitionLas VegasLas Vegas is the largest gaming market in the United States. The casino/hotel industry in Las Vegas is highly competitive. Over the last several years,Las Vegas has been impacted by economic disruptions. In 2012, Las Vegas visitation and gaming statistics stabilized, but uncertainty remains regarding thefuture gaming, tourism and convention environment. Our Las Vegas Operations are located on the Las Vegas Strip and compete with other high-quality resortsand hotel casinos in Las Vegas. Many competing properties draw a significant number of visitors and directly compete with our operations. Resorts located onor near the Las Vegas Strip compete with other Las Vegas Strip hotels and with other hotel casinos in Las Vegas on the basis of overall atmosphere, range ofamenities, level of service, price, location, entertainment, themes and size, among other factors. We seek to differentiate our Las Vegas Operations from othermajor Las Vegas resorts by concentrating on our fundamental elements of design, atmosphere, personal service and luxury.Our Las Vegas Operations also compete, to some extent, with other hotel/casino facilities in Nevada and throughout the United States, casino resortsthroughout Asia, and elsewhere in the world. In addition, the legalization of casino gaming in or near metropolitan areas from which we attract customers couldhave a negative effect on our business. New or renovated casinos in Asia, including two resorts in Singapore, resorts in the Philippines, and our resort inMacau, could draw gaming customers away from Las Vegas.During 2012, the economic environment in the gaming and hotel markets in Las Vegas continued to improve with increased levels of gaming revenue,visitation and hotel room demand. While these gaming and hotel statistics have increased from prior year levels, uncertainty still exists in the Las Vegasmarket. During 2012, the average daily room rate increased 2.8%, visitation increased 2.1% to 39.7 million visitors, and Las Vegas Strip gaming revenuesincreased 2.3%, all as compared to the year ended December 31, 2011. During 2011, the average daily room rate increased 10.7%, visitation increased 4.3% to38.9 million visitors, and Las Vegas Strip gaming revenues increased 5.1%, all as compared to the year ended December 31, 2010.MacauMacau, which was a Portuguese colony for approximately 450 years, was transferred from Portuguese to Chinese political control in December 1999.Macau is governed as a special administrative region of China and is located approximately 37 miles southwest of, and approximately one hour away via ferryfrom, Hong Kong. Macau, which has been a casino destination for more than 40 years, consists principally of a peninsula on mainland China, and twoneighboring islands, Taipa and Coloane. We believe that Macau is located in one of the 5Table of Contentsworld’s largest concentrations of potential gaming customers. According to Macau Statistical Information, casinos in Macau, the largest gaming market in theworld, generated approximately $38.1 billion in gaming revenue in 2012, a 13.5% increase over the approximately $33.5 billion generated in 2011.Macau’s gaming market is primarily dependent on tourists. Tourist arrivals in 2012 were 28.1 million, compared to 28 million in 2011. The Macaumarket has also experienced tremendous growth in capacity in the last several years. As of December 31, 2012, there were 26,069 hotel rooms and 5,485table games in Macau, compared to 12,978 hotel rooms and 2,762 table games as of December 31, 2006.Gaming customers traveling to Macau have typically come from nearby destinations in Asia including Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, SouthKorea and Japan. According to the Macau Statistics and Census Service Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, approximately 89% of the tourists who visited Macauin 2012 came from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Macau completed construction of an international airport in 1995, which accommodates largecommercial aircraft and provides direct air service to major cities in Asia, including Beijing, Shanghai, Jakarta, Taipei, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok.Travel to Macau by citizens of mainland China requires a visa. Chinese government officials have, on occasion, exercised their authority to adjust the visapolicy and may do so in the future.Prior to 2002, gaming in Macau was permitted as a government-sanctioned monopoly concession awarded to a single concessionaire. However, thegovernment of Macau liberalized the gaming industry in 2002 by granting concessions to operate casinos to three concessionaires (including Wynn Macau),who in turn were permitted, subject to the approval of the government of Macau, to each grant one sub-concession. There is no limit to the number of casinoseach concessionaire is permitted to operate, but each facility is subject to government approval. Currently, there are 35 operating casinos in Macau.In 2002, the other two concessions were granted to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (“SJM”) and Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (“Galaxy”). SJM,which is controlled by the family of Stanley Ho, operates 20 of the 35 existing casinos, including the Hotel Lisboa and The Grand Lisboa. In addition, anaffiliate of SJM owns several of the water ferry services and the only helicopter shuttle service that links Macau to Hong Kong. SJM is a Hong Kong StockExchange listed company.Galaxy owns the Waldo Hotel/Casino located on the Macau peninsula, Galaxy Star World hotel casino located immediately adjacent to Wynn Macau, theGrand Waldo Cotai and Galaxy Cotai. Galaxy is a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company.Las Vegas Sands Corp., the owner and operator of The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas and a former partner of Galaxy, entered into asub-concession agreement with Galaxy in 2002 which allows it to independently develop and operate casinos in Macau. An affiliate of Las Vegas Sands Corp.owns and operates the Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, the largest casino resort in Macau, and the Four Seasons Hotel Macau, locatedadjacent to the Venetian Macao. In addition, an affiliate of Las Vegas Sands Corp. opened Sands Cotai Central in 2012, which includes additional hotelproperties as well as gaming and retail space. In late 2009, Las Vegas Sands Corp. completed the initial public offering of Sands China, Ltd. on the HongKong Stock Exchange.A joint venture consisting of Melco, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company, and Crown, Ltd., an Australian company, is currently operating theAltira hotel in Taipa and the City of Dreams, a large resort in Cotai. This joint venture operates its properties under a subconcession purchased from WynnMacau in 2006. In December 2011, Melco Crown, a NASDAQ listed company, completed its dual listing and started trading on the Hong Kong StockExchange.In December 2007, a joint venture of MGM Resorts International and Pansy Ho Chiu-king opened the MGM Grand Macau, a resort on the Macaupeninsula adjacent to Wynn Macau. The MGM Grand Macau is 6Table of Contentsoperated pursuant to a subconcession granted to the joint venture by SJM. In June 2011, MGM Resorts International and Pansy Ho Chiu-king completed theinitial public offering of MGM China Holdings Limited on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Our casino concession agreement currently allows the government to grant additional concessions for the operation of casinos. If the government ofMacau awards additional concessions or permits additional sub-concessionaires, Wynn Macau will face increased competition from casino operators inMacau. Resorts located on or near Macau compete with other hotels and with other hotel casinos in Macau on the basis of overall atmosphere, range ofamenities, level of service, price, location, entertainment and size, among other factors. In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly ownedsubsidiary, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares(27.7%) of its common stock through an initial public offering.Wynn Macau faces competition from casinos located in other areas of Asia, including the Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa resortsoperating in Singapore, Genting Highlands Resort, a major gaming and resort destination located outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and casinos in thePhilippines. Wynn Macau also encounters competition from other major gaming centers located around the world, including Australia and Las Vegas, cruiseships in Asia that offer gaming, and other casinos throughout Asia.Geographic DataGeographic data are reported in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 17 “Segment Information.” Additional financial data about ourgeographic operations is provided in Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”Regulation and LicensingThe gaming industry is highly regulated. Gaming registrations, licenses and approvals, once obtained, can be suspended or revoked for a variety ofreasons. We cannot assure you that we will obtain all required registrations, licenses and approvals on a timely basis or at all, or that, once obtained, theregistrations, findings of suitability, licenses and approvals will not be suspended, conditioned, limited or revoked. If we are ever prohibited from operatingone of our gaming facilities, we would, to the extent permitted by law, seek to recover our investment by selling the property affected, but we cannot assure youthat we could recover full value.NevadaIntroduction. The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in the State of Nevada are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and theregulations made under the Act, as well as to various local ordinances. Our Las Vegas Operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of theNevada Gaming Commission, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board, which we refer to hereincollectively as the “Nevada Gaming Authorities.”Policy Concerns of Gaming Laws. The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarationsof public policy. Such public policy concerns include, among other things: • preventing unsavory or unsuitable persons from being directly or indirectly involved with gaming at any time or in any capacity; • establishing and maintaining responsible accounting practices and procedures; • maintaining effective controls over the financial practices of licensees, including establishing minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs andsafeguarding assets and revenue, providing reliable recordkeeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; 7Table of Contents • preventing cheating and fraudulent practices; and • providing a source of state and local revenue through taxation and licensing fees.Changes in applicable laws, regulations and procedures could have significant negative effects on our Las Vegas gaming operations and our financialcondition and results of operations.Owner and Operator Licensing Requirements. Our subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, the owner and operator of our Las Vegas Operations, hasbeen approved by the Nevada Gaming Authorities as a limited liability company licensee, referred to as a company licensee, which includes approval toconduct casino gaming operations, including a race book and sports pool and pari-mutuel wagering. These gaming licenses are not transferable.Company Registration Requirements. Wynn Resorts was found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Commission to own the equity interests of WynnResorts Holdings, LLC (“Wynn Resorts Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, and to be registered by the Nevada Gaming Commissionas a publicly traded corporation, referred to as a registered company, for the purposes of the Nevada Gaming Control Act. Wynn Resorts Holdings was foundsuitable by the Nevada Gaming Commission to own the equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and to be registered by the Nevada Gaming Commission asan intermediary company. In addition to being licensed, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, as an issuer of first mortgage notes registered with the SEC, also qualified asa registered company. Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., a co-issuer of the first mortgage notes, was not required to be registered or licensed, but may be requiredto be found suitable as a lender or financing source.Periodically, we are required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Gaming Commission and provide any other informationthat the Nevada Gaming Commission may require. Substantially all of our material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions mustbe reported to, and/or approved by, the Nevada Gaming Commission.Individual Licensing Requirements. No person may become a more than 5% stockholder or member of, or receive any percentage of the profits of, anintermediary company or company licensee without first obtaining licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada GamingAuthorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to or material involvement with us to determine whether the individual is suitable orshould be licensed as a business associate of a gaming licensee. Certain of our officers, directors and key employees have been or may be required to fileapplications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and are or may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Allapplications required as of the date of this report have been filed. However, the Nevada Gaming Authorities may require additional applications and may alsodeny an application for licensing for any reason which they deem appropriate. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submissionof detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. An applicant for licensing or an applicant for a finding of suitability mustpay or must cause to be paid all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and, inaddition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensing, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have the jurisdiction to disapprove achange in a corporate position.If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having arelationship with us, we would have to sever all relationships with that person. In addition, the Nevada Gaming Commission may require us to terminate theemployment of any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or questions pertaining to licensing are not subject tojudicial review in Nevada.Redemption of Securities Owned By an Unsuitable Person. The Company’s articles of incorporation provide that, to the extent required by thegaming authority making the determination of unsuitability or to the extent the Board of Directors determines, in its sole discretion, that a person is likely tojeopardize the Company’s or any affiliate’s application for, receipt of, approval for, right to the use of, or entitlement to, any 8Table of Contentsgaming license, shares of Wynn Resorts’ capital stock that are owned or controlled by an unsuitable person or its affiliates are subject to redemption by WynnResorts. The redemption price will be the amount, if any, required by the gaming authority or, if the gaming authority does not determine the price, the sumdeemed by the Board of Directors to be the fair value of the securities to be redeemed. If Wynn Resorts determines the redemption price, the redemption pricewill be capped at the closing price of the shares on the principal national securities exchange on which the shares are listed on the trading day before theredemption notice is given. If the shares are not listed on a national securities exchange, the redemption price will be capped at the closing sale price of theshares as quoted on The NASDAQ Global Select Market or if the closing price is not reported, the mean between the bid and ask prices, as quoted by anyother generally recognized reporting system. Wynn Resorts’ right of redemption is not exclusive of any other rights that it may have or later acquire under anyagreement, its bylaws or otherwise. The redemption price may be paid in cash, by promissory note, or both, as required, and pursuant to the termsestablished by, the applicable Gaming Authority and, if not, as the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts elects, and as set forth in the Company’s articles ofincorporation.Based on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair value calculation andconcluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the shares held by AruzeUSA, Inc. under the terms of the Stockholders Agreement (as defined below). Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, Wynn Resorts issued the RedemptionPrice Promissory Note (the “Redemption Note”) to Aruze USA, Inc. in redemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of $1.94billion, matures on February 18, 2022 and bears interest at the rate of 2% per annum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of theRedemption Note. The Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay thewhole or any portion of the principal or interest due under the Redemption Note. In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note beaccelerated except in the sole and absolute discretion of Wynn Resorts or as specifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Noteis and shall be subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existingand future obligations of Wynn Resorts or any of its affiliates in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature. After authorizing theredemption of the Aruze shares, the Board of Directors took certain actions to protect the Company and its operations from any influence of an unsuitableperson, including placing limitations on the provision of certain operating information to unsuitable persons, evaluating whether to seek the removal ofMr. Okada from the Company’s Board of Directors, and formation of an Executive Committee of the Board to manage the business and affairs of theCompany during the period between each annual meeting. The Charter of the Executive Committee provides that “Unsuitable Persons” are not permitted toserve on the Committee. All members of the Board, other than Mr. Okada, were appointed to the Executive Committee on February 18, 2012. On January 3,2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders to consider and vote upona proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed a complaint in the United StatesDistrict Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleading in contravention of Section14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. Mr. Okada alsofiled a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the special meeting of stockholders untilsuch time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing held on February 15,2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal). 9Table of ContentsConsequences of Violating Gaming Laws. If the Nevada Gaming Commission determines that we have violated the Nevada Gaming Control Act orany of its regulations, it could limit, condition, suspend or revoke our registrations and gaming license. In addition, we and the persons involved could besubject to substantial fines for each separate violation of the Nevada Gaming Control Act, or of the regulations of the Nevada Gaming Commission, at thediscretion of the Nevada Gaming Commission. Further, the Nevada Gaming Commission could appoint a supervisor to operate our Las Vegas Operationsand, under specified circumstances, earnings generated during the supervisor’s appointment (except for the reasonable rental value of the premises) could beforfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any of our gaming licenses and the appointment of a supervisor could, andrevocation of any gaming license would, have a significant negative effect on our gaming operations.Requirements for Voting or Nonvoting Securities Holders. Regardless of the number of shares held, any beneficial owner of Wynn Resorts’ votingor nonvoting securities may be required to file an application, be investigated and have that person’s suitability as a beneficial owner of voting securitiesdetermined if the Nevada Gaming Commission has reason to believe that the ownership would be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada.If the beneficial owner of the voting or nonvoting securities of Wynn Resorts who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership, limited partnership,limited liability company or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information including a list of its beneficial owners. The applicant must payall costs of the investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any investigation.The Nevada Gaming Control Act requires any person who acquires more than 5% of the voting securities of a registered company to report theacquisition to the Nevada Gaming Commission. The Nevada Gaming Control Act requires beneficial owners of more than 10% of a registered company’svoting securities to apply to the Nevada Gaming Commission for a finding of suitability within 30 days after the Chairman of the Nevada State GamingControl Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. However, an “institutional investor,” as defined in the Nevada Gaming Control Act, whichbeneficially owns more than 10% but not more than 11% of a registered company’s voting securities as a result of a stock repurchase by the registeredcompany may not be required to file such an application. Further, an institutional investor which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of aregistered company’s voting securities may apply to the Nevada Gaming Commission for a waiver of a finding of suitability if the institutional investor holdsthe voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor that has obtained a waiver may hold more than 25% but not more than 29% of aregistered company’s voting securities and maintain its waiver where the additional ownership results from a stock repurchase by the registered company. Aninstitutional investor will not be deemed to hold voting securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held in theordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members ofthe board of directors of the registered company, a change in the corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or operations of the registered company, orany of its gaming affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada Gaming Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding the registered company’s votingsecurities for investment purposes only. Activities which are not deemed to be inconsistent with holding voting securities for investment purposes only include: • voting on all matters voted on by stockholders or interest holders; • making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes and not to causea change in management, policies or operations; and, • other activities that the Nevada Gaming Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent.The articles of incorporation of Wynn Resorts include provisions intended to assist its implementation of the above restrictions.Wynn Resorts is required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If anysecurities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record 10Table of Contentsholder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. A failure to make the disclosure may be grounds forfinding the record holder unsuitable. We are required to provide maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner of any of WynnResorts’ voting securities. The Nevada Gaming Commission has the power to require the stock certificates of any registered company to bear a legendindicating that the securities are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control Act. The certificates representing shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock note that theshares are subject to a right of redemption and other restrictions set forth in Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation and bylaws and that the shares are, ormay become, subject to restrictions imposed by applicable gaming laws.Consequences of Being Found Unsuitable. Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days afterbeing ordered to do so by the Nevada Gaming Commission or by the Chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, or who refuses or fails to pay theinvestigative costs incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in connection with the investigation of its application, may be found unsuitable. The samerestrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any person found unsuitable and who holds,directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of any voting security or debt security of a registered company beyond the period of time as may be prescribedby the Nevada Gaming Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We will be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person isunsuitable to hold an equity interest or to have any other relationship with us, we: • pay that person any dividend or interest upon any voting securities; • allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right held by that person relating to Wynn Resorts; • pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise; or, • fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require the unsuitable person to relinquish such person’s voting securities including, if necessary, the immediatepurchase of the voting securities for cash at fair market value.Gaming Laws Relating to Debt Securities Ownership. The Nevada Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, require the owner of any debt orsimilar securities of a registered company, to file applications, be investigated and be found suitable to own the debt or other security of the registered companyif the Nevada Gaming Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State ofNevada. If the Nevada Gaming Commission decides that a person is unsuitable to own the security, then under the Nevada Gaming Control Act, the registeredcompany can be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals if, without the prior approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission, it: • pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest or any distribution whatsoever; • recognizes any voting right by the unsuitable person in connection with the securities; • pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form; or, • makes any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation or similar transaction.Approval of Public Offerings. We may not make a public offering without the prior approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission if the proceeds fromthe offering are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for those purposes orfor similar transactions. On March 24, 2011, the Nevada Gaming Commission granted us and Wynn Las Vegas, LLC prior approval, subject to certainconditions, to make public offerings for a period of two years (the “Shelf Approval”). The Shelf Approval also applies to any affiliated company whollyowned by us which is a publicly traded corporation or would thereby become a publicly traded corporation pursuant to a public offering. The Shelf Approvalmay be rescinded for good cause without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop order 11Table of Contentsby the Chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board. The Shelf Approval does not constitute a finding, recommendation or approval by any of theNevada Gaming Authorities as to the accuracy or adequacy of the offering memorandum or the investment merits of the securities. Any representation to thecontrary is unlawful.Approval of Changes in Control. A registered company must obtain the prior approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission with respect to a changein control through merger; consolidation; stock or asset acquisitions; management or consulting agreements; or any act or conduct by a person by which theperson obtains control of the registered company.Entities seeking to acquire control of a registered company must satisfy the Nevada State Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission withrespect to a variety of stringent standards before assuming control of the registered company. The Nevada Gaming Commission may also require controllingstockholders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control to be investigatedand licensed as part of the approval process relating to the transaction.Approval of Defensive Tactics. The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of votingsecurities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada corporate gaming licensees or affecting registered companies that are affiliated with the operations ofNevada gaming licensees may be harmful to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Gaming Commission has established a regulatory scheme toreduce the potential adverse effects of these business practices upon Nevada’s gaming industry and to further Nevada’s policy in order to: • assure the financial stability of corporate gaming licensees and their affiliated companies; • preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and, • promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs.Approvals may be required from the Nevada Gaming Commission before a registered company can make exceptional repurchases of voting securitiesabove its current market price and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be consummated. The Nevada Gaming Control Act alsorequires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by a registered company’s board of directors in response to a tender offer made directly to itsstockholders for the purpose of acquiring control.Fees and Taxes. License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State ofNevada and to the counties and cities in which the licensed subsidiaries’ respective operations are conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or taxinvolved, these fees and taxes are payable monthly, quarterly or annually and are based upon: • a percentage of the gross revenue received; • the number of gaming devices operated; or, • the number of table games operated.A live entertainment tax also is imposed on admission charges and sales of food, beverages and merchandise where live entertainment is furnished.Foreign Gaming Investigations. Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be registered in Nevada, or is undercommon control with such persons (collectively, “licensees”), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required todeposit with the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of investigationof the Nevada State Gaming Control Board of the licensee’s or registrant’s participation in such foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase ordecrease at the discretion of the Nevada Gaming Commission. Licensees and registrants are required to comply with the foreign gaming reporting requirements 12Table of Contentsimposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Act. A licensee or registrant is also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Gaming Commission if it: • knowingly violates any laws of the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation; • fails to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations; • engages in any activity or enters into any association that is unsuitable because it poses an unreasonable threat to the control of gaming in Nevada,reflects or tends to reflect, discredit or disrepute upon the State of Nevada or gaming in Nevada, or is contrary to the gaming policies of Nevada; • engages in activities or enters into associations that are harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees; or, • employs, contracts with or associates with a person in the foreign operation who has been denied a license or finding of suitability in Nevada onthe ground of unsuitability.Licenses for Conduct of Gaming and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. The conduct of gaming activities and the service and sale of alcoholic beveragesat Wynn Las Vegas are subject to licensing, control and regulation by the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board, which has granted Wynn LasVegas, LLC licenses for such purposes. In addition to approving Wynn Las Vegas, LLC the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board has theauthority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming license. Clark County gaming and liquor licenses arenot transferable. The County has full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke any license. Any disciplinary action could, and revocation would, have asubstantial negative impact upon our operations.MacauGeneral. As a casino concessionaire, Wynn Macau, S.A., an indirect subsidiary of the Company, is subject to the regulatory control of theGovernment of Macau. The government has adopted Laws and Administrative Regulations governing the operation of casinos in Macau. Only concessionairesor subconcessionaires are permitted to operate casinos. Subconcessions may be awarded subject to the approval of the Macau government and eachconcessionaire has issued one subconcession. Each concessionaire was required to enter into a concession agreement with the Macau government which,together with the Law and Administrative Regulations, forms the framework for the regulation of the activities of the concessionaire.Under the Law and Administrative Regulations, concessionaires are subject to suitability requirements relating to background, associations andreputation, as are stockholders of 5% or more of a concessionaire’s equity securities, officers, directors and key employees. The same requirements apply toany entity engaged by a concessionaire to manage casino operations. Concessionaires are required to satisfy minimum capitalization requirements, demonstrateand maintain adequate financial capacity to operate the concession and submit to continuous monitoring of their casino operations by the Macau government.Concessionaires also are subject to periodic financial reporting requirements and reporting obligations with respect to, among other things, certain contracts,financing activities and transactions with directors, financiers and key employees. Transfers or the encumbering of interests in concessionaires must bereported to the Macau government and are ineffective without government approval.Each concessionaire is required to engage an executive director who must be a permanent resident of Macau and the holder of at least 10% of the capitalstock of the concessionaire. The appointment of the executive director and of any successor is ineffective without the approval of the Macau government. Allcontracts placing the management of a concessionaire’s casino operations with a third party also are ineffective without the approval of the Macau government. 13Table of ContentsConcessionaires are subject to a special gaming tax of 35% of gross gaming revenue, and must also make an annual contribution of up to 4% of grossgaming revenue for the promotion of public interests, social security, infrastructure and tourism. Concessionaires are obligated to withhold, according to therate in effect as set by the government, from any commissions paid to games promoters. Such withholding rate may be adjusted from time to time.A games promoter, also known as a junket representative, is a person who, for the purpose of promoting casino gaming activity, arranges customertransportation and accommodations, and provides credit in their sole discretion, food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions orother compensation from a concessionaire. Macau law provides that games promoters must be licensed by the Macau government in order to do business withand receive compensation from concessionaires. For a license to be obtained, direct and indirect owners of 5% or more of a games promoter (regardless of itscorporate form or sole proprietor status), its directors and its key employees must be found suitable. Applicants are required to pay the cost of licenseinvestigations, and are required to maintain suitability standards during the period of licensure. The term of a games promoters’ license is one calendar year,and licenses can be renewed for additional periods upon the submission of renewal applications. Natural person junket representative licensees are subject to asuitability verification process every three years and business entity licensees are subject to the same requirement every six years. The DICJ implementedcertain instructions in 2009, which have the force of law, relating to commissions paid to and by games promoters. Such instructions also impose certainfinancial reporting and audit requirements on games promoters.Under Macau law, licensed games promoters must identify outside contractors who assist them in their promotion activities. These contractors aresubject to approval of the Macau government. Changes in the management structure of business entity games promoters licensees must be reported to theMacau government and any transfer or the encumbering of interests in such licensees is ineffective without prior government approval. To conduct gamingpromotion activities licensees must be registered with one or more concessionaires and must have written contracts with such concessionaires, copies of whichmust be submitted to the Macau government.Macau law further provides that concessionaires are jointly responsible with their games promoters for the activities of such representatives and theirdirectors and contractors in the concessionaires’ casinos, and for their compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Concessionaires must submit annuallists of their games promoters, and must update such lists on a quarterly basis. The Macau government may designate a maximum number of gamespromoters and specify the number of games promoters a concessionaire is permitted to engage. Concessionaires are subject to periodic reporting requirementswith respect to commissions paid to their games promoters representatives and are required to oversee their activities and report instances of unlawful activity.The government of Macau may assume temporary custody and control over the operation of a concession in certain circumstances. During any suchperiod, the costs of operations must be borne by the concessionaire. The government of Macau also may redeem a concession starting at an established dateafter the entering into effect of a concession. The government of Macau also may terminate a concession for cause, including, without limitation, failure of theconcessionaire to fulfill its obligations under law or the concession contract.Concession Agreement. The concession agreement between Wynn Macau S.A. and the Macau government required Wynn Macau, S.A. to constructand operate one or more casino gaming properties in Macau, including, at a minimum, one full-service casino resort by the end of December 2006, and toinvest not less than a total of 4 billion patacas (approximately US$500 million) in Macau-related projects by June 2009. These obligations were satisfied uponthe opening of Wynn Macau in 2006.Wynn Macau, S.A. was also obligated to obtain, and did obtain, a 700 million pataca (approximately US$87 million) bank guarantee from BancoNational Ultramarino, S.A. (“BNU”) that was effective until March 31, 2007. The amount of this guarantee was reduced to 300 million patacas(approximately US$37 million) for the period from April 1, 2007 until 180 days after the end of the term of the concession agreement. This guarantee, 14Table of Contentswhich is for the benefit of the Macau government, assures Wynn Macau, S.A.’s performance under the casino concession agreement, including the paymentof premiums, fines and indemnity for any material failure to perform the concession agreement. Wynn Macau, S.A. is obligated, upon demand by BNU, topromptly repay any claim made on the guarantee by the Macau government. BNU is currently paid an annual fee by Wynn Macau, S.A. for the guarantee ofapproximately 5.2 million patacas (approximately US$0.7 million).The government of Macau may redeem the concession beginning on June 24, 2017, and in such event Wynn Macau, S.A. will be entitled to faircompensation or indemnity. The amount of such compensation or indemnity will be determined based on the amount of revenue generated during the tax yearprior to the redemption multiplied for the remaining years under the concession.The government of Macau may unilaterally rescind the concession if Wynn Macau, S.A. fails to fulfill its fundamental obligations under the concessionagreement. The concession agreement expressly provides that the government of Macau may unilaterally rescind the concession agreement if Wynn Macau,S.A.: • conducts unauthorized games or activities that are excluded from its corporate purpose; • abandons or suspends gaming operations in Macau for more than seven consecutive days (or more than 14 days in a civil year) withoutjustification; • defaults in payment of taxes, premiums, contributions or other required amounts; • does not comply with government inspections or supervision; • systematically fails to observe its obligations under the concession system; • fails to maintain bank guarantees or bonds satisfactory to the government; • is the subject of bankruptcy proceedings or becomes insolvent; • engages in serious fraudulent activity, damaging to the public interest; or, • repeatedly and seriously violates applicable gaming laws.If the government of Macau unilaterally rescinds the concession agreement for one of the reasons stated above, Wynn Macau, S.A. will be required tocompensate the government in accordance with applicable law, and the areas defined as casino under Macau law and all of the gaming equipment pertaining tothe gaming operations of Wynn Macau will be transferred to the government without compensation. In addition, the government of Macau may, in the publicinterest, unilaterally terminate the concession at any time, in which case Wynn Macau, S.A. would be entitled to reasonable compensation.Other RegulationsIn addition to gaming regulations, we are subject to extensive local, state, federal and foreign laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which weoperate. These include, but are not limited to, laws and regulations relating to alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employment and immigration,currency and other transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, marketing and advertising, lending, debt collection, privacy, telemarketing, moneylaundering, laws and regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and anti-bribery laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Any material changes,new laws or regulations, or material differences in interpretations by courts or governmental authorities could adversely affect our business and operatingresults.SeasonalityWe may experience fluctuations in revenues and cash flows from month to month, however, we do not believe that our business is materially impactedby seasonality. 15Table of ContentsEmployeesAs of December 31, 2012, we had a total of approximately 16,000 full-time equivalent employees (including approximately 9,000 in Las Vegas andapproximately 7,000 in Macau).During 2006, we entered into a ten year collective bargaining agreement with the Culinary and Bartenders Union local that covers approximately 5,500employees at our Las Vegas Operations. We also entered into a ten year collective bargaining agreement with the Transportation Workers Union in November2010, which covers the table games dealers at our Las Vegas Operations. Certain other unions may seek to organize the workers of our Las Vegas Operations.Unionization, pressure to unionize or other forms of collective bargaining could increase our labor costs.The success of our operations in Macau will be affected by our success in retaining our employees. Wynn Macau competes with the large number ofcasino resort developments in Macau for limited qualified employees. We seek employees from other countries to adequately staff our Macau resorts, andpolicies announced publicly by the Macau government have affected our ability to import labor in certain job classifications. We are coordinating with theMacau labor and immigration authorities to ensure that our labor demand is satisfied, but cannot be certain that we will be able to recruit and retain asufficient number of qualified employees for our Macau operations or that we will be able to obtain required work permits for those employees.Intellectual PropertyAmong our most important marks are our trademarks and service marks that use the name “WYNN.” Wynn Resorts has registered with the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) a variety of the WYNN-related trademarks and service marks in connection with a variety of goods and services.These marks include “WYNN RESORTS,” “WYNN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT,” “WYNN LAS VEGAS,” “ENCORE” and “WYNN MACAU.”Some of the applications are based upon ongoing use and others are based upon a bona fide intent to use the marks.A common element of most of these marks is the use of the surname “WYNN.” As a general rule, a surname (or the portion of a mark primarilyconstituting a surname) is not eligible for registration unless the surname has acquired “secondary meaning.” To date, Wynn Resorts has been successful indemonstrating to the PTO such secondary meaning for the Wynn name based upon factors including Mr. Wynn’s prominence as a resort developer.Federal registrations are not completely dispositive of the right to such marks. Third parties who claim prior rights with respect to similar marks maynonetheless challenge our right to obtain registrations or our use of the marks and seek to overcome the presumptions afforded by such registrations.We have also filed applications with various foreign patent and trademark registries, including in Macau, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan,Japan, certain European countries and various other jurisdictions throughout the world, to register a variety of WYNN-related trademarks and service marksin connection with a variety of goods and services. These marks include many of the same marks filed with the United States PTO and include “WYNNMACAU,” “WYNN LAS VEGAS” and “ENCORE.” Some of the applications are based upon ongoing use and others are based upon a bona fide intent touse the marks.We recognize that our intellectual property assets, including the word and logo version of “WYNN,” are among our most valuable assets. As a result,and in connection with expansion of our resorts and gaming activities outside the United States, we have undertaken a program to register our trademarks andother intellectual property rights in relevant jurisdictions. We have retained counsel and intend to take all steps necessary to protect our intellectual propertyrights against unauthorized use throughout the world.On August 6, 2004, we entered into agreements with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify our rights to use the “Wynn” name and Mr. Wynn’s persona inconnection with our casino resorts. Under a Surname Rights 16Table of ContentsAgreement, Mr. Wynn has acknowledged our exclusive, fully paid-up, perpetual, worldwide right to use, and to own and register trademarks and servicemarks incorporating, the “Wynn” name for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the right to sublicense the name and marks to our affiliates.Under a Rights of Publicity License, Mr. Wynn has granted us the exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use his full name, persona and related rights ofpublicity for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the ability to sublicense the persona and publicity rights to our affiliates, until October 24,2017.We have also registered various domain names including, but not limited to, www.wynnlasvegas.com, www.wynnmacau.com,www.wynnmacaulimited.com, www.encorelasvegas.com and www.wynnresorts.com, with various domain registrars around the world. Our domainregistrations extend to various foreign countries such as “.com.cn” and “.com.hk.” We pursue domain related infringement on a case by case basis dependingon the infringing domain in question. The information found on these websites is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other report we file orfurnish to the SEC.Forward-Looking StatementsWe make forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K based upon the beliefs and assumptions of our management and oninformation currently available to us. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information about our business strategy, developmentactivities, competition and possible or assumed future results of operations, throughout this report and are often preceded by, followed by or include the words“may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue” or the negative of these terms orsimilar expressions.Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we expressin these forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties in Item 1A—Risk Factors, other factors we describe from time to time in ourperiodic filings with the SEC as well as the following: • our dependence on Stephen A. Wynn and existing management; • regulatory or enforcement actions and probity investigations; • pending or future legal proceedings; • decreases in levels of travel, leisure and consumer spending; • continued high unemployment; • fluctuations in occupancy rates and average daily room rates; • competition in the casino/hotel and resort industries and actions taken by our competitors; • uncertainties over the development and success of new gaming and resort properties; • new development and construction activities of competitors; • our dependence on a limited number of resorts and locations for all of our cash flow; • adverse tourism and trends reflecting current domestic and international economic conditions; • general global macroeconomic conditions; • doing business in foreign locations such as Macau (including the risks associated with developing gaming regulatory frameworks); • changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain jurisdictions); • cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or other breaches of information security; • changes in U.S. laws regarding healthcare; 17Table of Contents • changes in federal, foreign, or state tax laws or the administration of such laws; • approvals under applicable jurisdictional laws and regulations (including gaming laws and regulations); • volatility and weakness in world-wide credit and financial markets and from governmental intervention in the financial markets; • conditions precedent to funding under our credit facilities; • continued compliance with all provisions in our credit agreements; • leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates); • restrictions or conditions on visitation by citizens of mainland China to Macau; • the impact that an outbreak of an infectious disease or the impact of a natural disaster may have on the travel and leisure industry; and • the consequences of military conflicts in the Middle East and any future security alerts and/or terrorist attacks.Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial condition, results of operations and business are included in this report and ourother filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us at thetime this statement is made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, futuredevelopments or otherwise. ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORSYou should carefully consider the risk factors set forth below, as well as the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, regardingmatters which could have an adverse effect, including a material one, on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionalrisks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also have a material adverse effect on our business,financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.Risks Related to our BusinessThe loss of Stephen A. Wynn could significantly harm our business.Our ability to maintain our competitive position is dependent to a large degree on the efforts, skills and reputation of Stephen A. Wynn, the Chairman ofthe Board, Chief Executive Officer and one of the principal stockholders of Wynn Resorts. Mr. Wynn’s employment agreement expires in October 2020.However, we cannot assure you that Mr. Wynn will remain with Wynn Resorts, Limited. If we lose the services of Mr. Wynn, or if he is unable to devotesufficient attention to our operations for any other reason, our business may be significantly impaired.Potential violations of law by Mr. Okada (formerly the largest beneficial owner of our shares) and his affiliates could have adverseconsequences to the Company.On February 18, 2012, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts received a report from Freeh, Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (the “Freeh Report”) detailingnumerous instances of conduct constituting prima facie violations of the FCPA by Kazuo Okada (formerly the largest beneficial owner of our shares) andcertain of his affiliates. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments andContingencies.” The Company has provided the Freeh Report to applicable regulators and has been cooperating with related investigations of such regulators.The conduct of Mr. Okada and his affiliates and the outcome of any resulting regulatory findings could have adverse consequences to the Company. A 18Table of Contentsfinding by regulatory authorities that Mr. Okada violated the FCPA on Company property and/or otherwise involved the Company in criminal or civilviolations could result in actions by regulatory authorities against the Company. Relatedly, regulators could pursue separate investigations into the Company’scompliance with applicable laws, including in response to litigation filed by Mr. Okada suggesting improprieties in connection with the Company’s donationto the University of Macau and a related informal inquiry by the SEC into this donation. While the Company believes that it is in full compliance with allapplicable laws, any such investigations could result in actions by regulators against the Company.Mr. Okada and his affiliates have challenged the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s Shares. An adverse judgment or settlement resulting fromthe related litigation could reduce our profits or limit our ability to operate our business.On February 18, 2012, after receiving the Freeh Report, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts determined that Aruze USA, Inc., UniversalEntertainment Corporation and Mr. Okada were “unsuitable” within the meaning of Article VII of Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation and redeemed all ofAruze USA, Inc.’s shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”,Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies.” On February 19, 2012, the Company filed a complaint in Nevada state court against Mr. Okada and certain ofhis affiliates (the “Okada Parties”) alleging, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty in connection with alleged violations of the FCPA and seeking adeclaration that the redemption was proper (collectively, the “Redemption Action”). On March 12, 2012, the Okada Parties filed an answer and cross claimagainst the Company, each of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and Wynn Resorts’ General Counsel seeking, amongother things, a declaration that the redemption of Aruze USA , Inc.’s shares was void, an injunction restoring Aruze USA, Inc.’s share ownership, damages inan unspecified amount and rescission of the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2010, by and among Aruze USA, Inc.,Steve Wynn and Elaine Wynn as amended from time to time. In connection with the Redemption Action and Okada Parties cross claim, (1) various OkadaParties filed a complaint in the Tokyo District Court against the Company, all members of the Board (other than Mr. Okada) and the Company’s GeneralCounsel alleging that the press release issued by the Company in connection with the Redemption Action has damaged their social evaluation and credibilityand seeking damages and legal fees, (2) four federal derivative actions were commenced against the Company and all members of its Board of Directors and(3) two state derivative actions were commenced against the Company and all members of its Board of Directors. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings, for a fulldescription of these proceedings and status as of the date of this report. The Company is vigorously pursuing its claims against the Okada Parties, andtogether with the other counter-defendants vigorously defending against the counterclaims and other actions asserted against them. However, as with alllitigation, the outcome of these proceedings cannot be predicted. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of money couldcause a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and could expose us to additional claims by third parties, including currentor former investors or regulators. Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce our profits and could limit our ability to operate our business.Change in valuation of our Redemption Price Promissory Note could have a negative impact on our results of operations In connection with the redemption of the shares previously held by Aruze USA, Inc., we recorded the fair value of the Redemption Note at its estimatedpresent value of approximately $1.94 billion in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. In determining this fair value, we considered the statedmaturity of the Redemption Note, its stated interest rate, and the uncertainty of the related cash flows of the Redemption Note as well as the potential effects ofthe following: uncertainties surrounding the potential outcome and timing of pending litigation with Aruze USA, Inc. (see Item 8—“Notes to ConsolidatedFinancial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies.”); the outcome of on-going investigations by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; and otherpotential legal and regulatory actions. In addition, in the furtherance of various future business objectives, we considered our ability, at our sole option, toprepay the Redemption Note at any time in 19Table of Contentsaccordance with its terms without penalty. Accordingly, we reasonably determined that the estimated life of the Redemption Note could be less than thecontractual life of the Redemption Note. When considering the appropriate rate of interest to be used to determine fair value for accounting purposes and in lightof the uncertainty in the timing of the cash flows, we used observable inputs from a range of trading values of financial instruments with terms and livessimilar to the estimated life and terms of the Redemption Note. As a result of this analysis, we concluded the Redemption Note’s stated rate of 2%approximated a market rate. A change in any of the assumptions discussed above could result in a change in the fair value of this Redemption Note andsignificantly impact our results of operations.Ongoing litigation and other disputes with Mr. Okada and certain of his affiliates could distract management and result in negative publicityand additional scrutiny of regulators.There has been widespread publicity of the findings in the Freeh Report of prima facie violations of law by Mr. Okada and his affiliates, the Board’sunsuitability finding, the redemption of shares and related litigation. The actions, litigation, and publicity could reduce demand for shares of Wynn Resortsand Wynn Macau, Limited and thereby have a negative impact on the trading prices of their respective shares. The disputes may also lead to additionalscrutiny from gaming regulators, which could lead to investigations relating to, and possibly a negative impact on, the Company’s gaming licenses, andpossibly have a negative impact on the Company’s ability to bid successfully for new gaming market opportunities.Any violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or applicable Anti-Money Laundering laws or regulations could have a negative impact onus.A significant portion of our revenue is derived from operations outside the United States, which exposes the Company to complex foreign and U.S.regulations inherent in doing business cross-border and in each of the countries in which it transacts business. We are subject to regulations imposed by theForeign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”) and other anti-corruption laws that generally prohibit U.S. companies and their intermediaries from offering,promising, authorizing or making improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Violations of theFCPA and other anti-corruption laws may result in severe criminal and civil sanctions as well as other penalties and the SEC and U.S. Department of Justicehave increased their enforcement activities with respect to the FCPA. Internal control policies and procedures and employee training and compliance programsthat we have implemented to deter prohibited practices may not be effective in prohibiting our directors, employees, contractors or agents from violating orcircumventing our policies and the law. If our directors, employees or agents fail to comply with applicable laws or Company policies governing ourinternational operations, the Company may face investigations, prosecutions and other legal proceedings and actions which could result in civil penalties,administrative remedies and criminal sanctions. Kazuo Okada, one of our directors, has failed to comply with internal training in these matters and has failedto return to the Company an executed Acknowledgment that he agrees to comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. For additionalinformation on the Freeh Report, which detailed numerous instances of conduct constituting prima facie violations of the FCPA by Mr. Okada and certain ofhis affiliates, and the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares, see Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments andContingencies.”On February 8, 2012, the Company received a letter from the Salt Lake Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)requesting that, in connection with an informal inquiry by the SEC, the Company preserve information relating to a donation made by the Company to theUniversity of Macau, any donations by the Company to any other educational charitable institutions, including the University of Macau DevelopmentFoundation, and the Company’s casino or concession gaming licenses or renewals in Macau. As previously disclosed, in May 2011, Wynn Macau, amajority owned subsidiary of the Company, made a commitment to the University of Macau Development Foundation in support of the new Asia-PacificAcademy of Economics and Management. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May 2011 and a commitment for additionaldonations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 20Table of Contentsinclusive. The pledge was consistent with the Company’s long-standing practice of providing philanthropic support for deserving institutions in the marketsin which it operates. The pledge was made following an extensive analysis which concluded that the gift was made in accordance with all applicable laws. Thepledge was considered by the Boards of Directors of both the Company and Wynn Macau and approved by 15 of the 16 directors who served on thoseboards. The sole dissenting vote was Mr. Kazuo Okada whose stated objection was to the length of time over which the donation would occur, not itspropriety. The SEC letter was received after Mr. Okada commenced litigation in Nevada on January 11, 2012 against the Company seeking to compel theCompany to produce information relating to the donation to the University of Macau, among other things. On February 19, 2012, the Company filed acomplaint in Nevada state court against Mr. Okada and other entities alleging, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty in connection with allegedviolations of the FCPA. For a detailed description of the legal proceedings between the Company and Mr. Okada and his affiliates, see Item 3—“LegalProceedings.”The Company has been fully cooperating with the Salt Lake Regional Office of the SEC. However, any determination that we have violated the FCPAcould have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. Anyviolation of anti-money laundering laws or regulations by any of our resorts could have a negative effect on our results of operations.Compliance with international and U.S. laws and regulations that apply to our international operations also increases our cost of doing business inforeign jurisdictions.Our business is particularly sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer and corporate spending as a result of downturns in theeconomy.Consumer demand for hotel/casino resorts, trade shows and conventions and for the type of luxury amenities that we offer is particularly sensitive todownturns in the economy which adversely impact discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or consumerpreferences brought about by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions, high unemployment, the housing foreclosure crisis, perceived oractual changes in disposable consumer income and wealth, an economic recession and changes in consumer confidence in the economy, or fears of war andfuture acts of terrorism could reduce customer demand for the luxury amenities and leisure activities we offer, and may have a significant negative impact onour operating results.Our casino, hotel, convention and other facilities face intense competition.Competition for our Las Vegas Operations. The casino/hotel industry is highly competitive. Resorts located on or near the Las Vegas Strip competewith other Las Vegas Strip hotels and with other hotel casinos in Las Vegas on the basis of overall atmosphere, range of amenities, level of service, price,location, entertainment, theme and size, among other factors.Wynn Las Vegas also competes with other hotel/casino facilities in other cities. The proliferation of gaming activities in other areas could significantlyharm our business as well. In particular, the legalization or expansion of casino gaming in or near metropolitan areas from which we attract customers couldhave a negative effect on our business. In addition, new or renovated casinos in Macau or elsewhere in Asia could draw Asian gaming customers away fromour Las Vegas Operations.Competition for Macau Operations. Currently there are 35 operating casinos in Macau. We hold a concession under one of only three gamingconcessions and three sub-concessions authorized by the Macau government to operate casinos in Macau. The Macau government has had the ability to grantadditional gaming 21Table of Contentsconcessions since April 2009. If the Macau government were to allow additional competitors to operate in Macau through the grant of additional concessions orsubconcessions, we would face additional competition, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operationsand cashflows. Current concessionaries and subconcessionaires can open additional facilities.Our Macau resort complex also faces competition from casinos located in other areas of Asia, including the Marina Bay Sands and Resorts WorldSentosa resorts operating in Singapore, Genting Highlands Resort, a major gaming and resort destination located outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, andcasinos in the Philippines. We also encounter competition from other major gaming centers located around the world, including Australia and Las Vegas,cruise ships in Asia that offer gaming, and other casinos throughout Asia. Further, if current efforts to legalize gaming in other Asian countries are successful,our Wynn Macau resort will face additional regional competition.We are entirely dependent on a limited number of resorts for all of our cash flow, which subjects us to greater risks than a gaming companywith more operating properties.We are entirely dependent upon our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations for all of our operating cash flow. As a result, we are subject to agreater degree of risk than a gaming company with more operating properties. The risks to which we have a greater degree of exposure include the following: • local economic and competitive conditions; • changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations, including gaming laws and regulations; • natural and other disasters; • a decline in the number of visitors to Las Vegas or Macau; • a decrease in gaming and non-gaming activities at our resorts ; and • the outbreak of infectious diseases.Any of the factors outlined above could negatively affect our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to make payments or maintain our covenants withrespect to our debt.Our efforts to develop gaming and resort properties in other locations may be costly and may not be successful.Our business relies on high-end, international customers. We often extend credit, and we may not be able to collect gaming receivables fromour credit players or credit play may decrease.General. A significant portion of our table games revenue at our resorts is attributable to the play of a limited number of international customers. Theloss or a reduction in the play of the most significant of these customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results ofoperations and cashflows. A downturn in economic conditions in the countries in which these customers reside could cause a further reduction in thefrequency of visits by and revenue generated from these customers.We conduct our gaming activities on a credit as well as a cash basis. This credit is unsecured. Table games players typically are extended more creditthan slot players, and high-stakes players typically are extended more credit than patrons who tend to wager lower amounts. The collectability of receivablesfrom international customers could be negatively affected by future business or economic trends or by significant events in the countries in which thesecustomers reside. We will extend credit to those customers whose level of play and financial resources, in the opinion of management, warrant such anextension.In addition, premium gaming is more volatile than other forms of gaming, and variances in win-loss results attributable to high-end gaming may have apositive or negative impact on cash flow and earnings in a particular quarter. 22Table of ContentsWynn Las Vegas. While gaming debts evidenced by a credit instrument, including what is commonly referred to as a “marker,” are enforceable underthe current laws of Nevada, and judgments on gaming debts are enforceable in all states of the United States under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of theUnited States Constitution, other jurisdictions may determine that direct or indirect enforcement of gaming debts is against public policy. Although courts ofsome foreign nations will enforce gaming debts directly and the assets in the United States of foreign debtors may be used to satisfy a judgment, judgments ongaming debts from U.S. courts are not binding on the courts of many foreign nations. We cannot assure you that we will be able to collect the full amount ofgaming debts owed to us, even in jurisdictions that enforce them. Recent dramatic changes in economic conditions may make it more difficult to assesscreditworthiness and more difficult to collect the full amount of any gaming debt owed to us. Our inability to collect gaming debts could have a significantnegative impact on our operating results.Wynn Macau. Although the law in Macau permits casino operators to extend credit to gaming customers, Wynn Macau may not be able to collect all ofits gaming receivables from its credit players. We expect that Wynn Macau will be able to enforce these obligations only in a limited number of jurisdictions,including Macau. To the extent our gaming customers are visitors from other jurisdictions, we may not have access to a forum in which it will be able tocollect all of its gaming receivables because, among other reasons, courts of many jurisdictions do not enforce gaming debts and we may encounter forumsthat will refuse to enforce such debts. Our inability to collect gaming debts could have a significant negative impact on our operating results.Currently, the gaming tax in Macau is calculated as a percentage of gross gaming revenue. However, unlike Nevada, the gross gaming revenuecalculation in Macau does not include deductions for uncollectible gaming debts. As a result, if we extend credit to our customers in Macau and are unable tocollect on the related receivables from them, we remain obligated to pay taxes on our winnings from these customers.We are subject to extensive state and local regulation and licensing and gaming authorities have significant control over our operations. Thecost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations and authorities, could have a negative effect on our business.General. The operations of our resorts are contingent upon our obtaining and maintaining all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, registrations,findings of suitability, orders and authorizations. The laws, regulations and ordinances requiring these licenses, permits and other approvals generally relate tothe responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations, as well as persons financially interested or involved ingaming operations. The scope of the approvals required to open and operate a facility is extensive. We received all approvals for the opening of Wynn LasVegas on April 28, 2005, and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on December 22, 2008. We are subject to ongoing regulation to maintain their operations. We openedWynn Macau on September 6, 2006 and Encore at Wynn Macau on April 21, 2010, and are subject to ongoing regulation to maintain their operations.Wynn Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of any debt or securities we issue to file applications, beinvestigated and be found suitable to own Wynn Resorts’ securities if it has reason to believe that the security ownership would be inconsistent with thedeclared policies of the State of Nevada.Nevada regulatory authorities have broad powers to request detailed financial and other information, to limit, condition, suspend or revoke aregistration, gaming license or related approval and to approve changes in our operations. Substantial fines or forfeiture of assets for violations of gaming lawsor regulations may be levied. The suspension or revocation of any license which may be granted to us or the levy of substantial fines or forfeiture of assetscould significantly harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, compliance costs associated with gaming laws, regulationsand licenses are significant. Any change in the laws, regulations or licenses applicable to our business or a violation of any current or future laws or 23Table of Contentsregulations applicable to our business or gaming licenses could require us to make substantial expenditures or could otherwise negatively affect our gamingoperations.The Company’s articles of incorporation provide that, to the extent required by the gaming authority making the determination of unsuitability or to theextent the Board of Directors determines, in its sole discretion, that a person is likely to jeopardize the Company’s or any affiliate’s application for, receipt of,approval for, right to the use of, or entitlement to, any gaming license, shares of Wynn Resorts’ capital stock that are owned or controlled by an unsuitableperson or its affiliates are subject to redemption by Wynn Resorts. The redemption price may be paid in cash, by promissory note, or both, as required, andpursuant to the terms established by, the applicable gaming authority and, if not, as Wynn Resorts elects.On February 18, 2012, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts received a report from Freeh, Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (the “Freeh Report”) detailingnumerous instances of conduct constituting prima facie violations of the FCPA by Kazuo Okada (formerly the largest beneficial owner of our shares) andcertain of his affiliates. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings”, and Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments andContingencies.” After receiving the Freeh Report, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts determined that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal EntertainmentCorporation and Mr. Okada were “unsuitable” within the meaning of Article VII of Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation and redeemed all of Aruze USA,Inc.’s shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16“Commitments and Contingencies”.Wynn Macau. Wynn Macau’s operations are subject to unique risks, including risks related to Macau’s regulatory framework. Failure to adhere to theregulatory and gaming environment in Macau could result in the revocation of Wynn Macau, S.A.’s concession or otherwise negatively affect its operations inMacau. Moreover, we would be subject to the risk that U.S. regulators could determine that Macau’s gaming regulatory framework has not developed in a waythat would permit us to conduct operations in Macau in a manner consistent with the way in which we intend, or the Nevada gaming authorities require us, toconduct our operations in the United States.Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or otherbreaches of information security.We rely on information technology and other systems to maintain and transmit customer financial information, credit card settlements, credit cardfunds transmissions, mailing lists and reservations information. In addition, our financial and recordkeeping processes are run from one central location at asecured off site Network Operations Center. We have implemented systems that are designed to meet all requirements of the Payment Card Industry standardsfor data protection. However, our information and processes are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security, in the form of a risk of potentialbreach, system failure, computer virus, or unauthorized or fraudulent use by customers, company employees, or employees of third party vendors. The stepswe take to deter and mitigate these risks may not be successful, and any resulting compromise or loss of data or systems could adversely impact, operationsor regulatory compliance and could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation, and loss of reputation, potentially impacting our financial results.Because we own real property, we are subject to extensive environmental regulation, which creates uncertainty regarding future environmentalexpenditures and liabilities.We have incurred costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to discharges into the air, water and land, the handling anddisposal of solid and hazardous waste and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Under these and other environmental requirements wemay be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at our property. As an owner or operator, we could also be heldresponsible to a governmental entity or third parties for property damage, personal injury and investigation and cleanup costs incurred by them in connectionwith any contamination. 24Table of ContentsThese laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of thecontaminants. The liability under those laws has been interpreted to be joint and several unless the harm is divisible and there is a reasonable basis forallocation of the responsibility. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial, and the presence of thosesubstances, or the failure to remediate a property properly, may impair our ability to use our property.Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that we could suffer, including terrorism, and our insurance costsmay increase.We have comprehensive property and liability insurance policies for our properties in operation as well as those in the course of construction withcoverage features and insured limits that we believe are customary in their breadth and scope. Market forces beyond our control may nonetheless limit thescope of the insurance coverage we can obtain or our ability to obtain coverage at reasonable rates. Certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature,such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, or terrorist acts, or certain liabilities may be uninsurable or too expensive to justify obtaining insurance. As aresult, we may not be successful in obtaining insurance without increases in cost or decreases in coverage levels. In addition, in the event of a substantial loss,the insurance coverage we carry may not be sufficient to pay the full market value or replacement cost of our lost investment or in some cases could result incertain losses being totally uninsured. As a result, we could lose some or all of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated futurerevenue from the property, and we could remain obligated for debt or other financial obligations related to the property.Our debt instruments and other material agreements require us to maintain a certain minimum level of insurance. Failure to satisfy these requirementscould result in an event of default under these debt instruments or material agreements.Our business is particularly sensitive to the willingness of our customers to travel. Acts of terrorism, regional political events and developmentsin the conflicts in certain countries could cause severe disruptions in air travel that reduce the number of visitors to our facilities, resulting in amaterial adverse effect on our business and financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.We are dependent on the willingness of our customers to travel. Only a small amount of our business is and will be generated by local residents. Most ofour customers travel to reach our Las Vegas and Macau properties. Acts of terrorism may severely disrupt domestic and international travel, which wouldresult in a decrease in customer visits to Las Vegas and Macau, including our properties. Regional conflicts could have a similar effect on domestic andinternational travel. Management cannot predict the extent to which disruptions in air or other forms of travel as a result of any further terrorist act, outbreak ofhostilities or escalation of war would have an adverse effect on our business and financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.We are a parent company and our primary source of cash is and will be distributions from our subsidiaries.We are a parent company with limited business operations of our own. Our main asset is the capital stock of our subsidiaries. We conduct most of ourbusiness operations through our direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our primary sources of cash are dividends and distributions with respect to ourownership interests in our subsidiaries that are derived from the earnings and cash flow generated by our operating properties. Our subsidiaries might notgenerate sufficient earnings and cash flow to pay dividends or distributions in the future. Our subsidiaries’ payments to us will be contingent upon theirearnings and upon other business considerations. In addition, our subsidiaries’ debt instruments and other agreements limit or prohibit certain payments ofdividends or other distributions to us. We expect that future debt instruments for the financing of our other developments will contain similar restrictions. 25Table of ContentsIf a third party successfully challenges our ownership of, or right to use, the Wynn-related trademarks and/or service marks, our business orresults of operations could be harmed.We have filed applications with the PTO and with various foreign patent and trademark registries including registries in Macau, China, Hong Kong,Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, certain European countries and various other jurisdictions throughout the world, to register a variety of WYNN-related trademarksand service marks in connection with a variety of goods and services. These marks include “WYNN RESORTS,” “WYNN DESIGN ANDDEVELOPMENT,” “WYNN LAS VEGAS,” “ENCORE” and “WYNN MACAU.” Some of the applications are based upon ongoing use and others arebased upon a bona fide intent to use the marks in the future.A common element of most of these marks is the use of the surname “WYNN.” As a general rule, a surname (or the portion of a mark primarilyconstituting a surname) is not eligible for registration unless the surname has acquired “secondary meaning.” To date, we have been successful indemonstrating to the PTO such secondary meaning for the Wynn name, in certain of the applications, based upon factors including Mr. Wynn’s prominenceas a resort developer, but we cannot assure you that we will be successful with the other pending applications.Federal registrations are not completely dispositive of the right to such marks. Third parties who claim prior rights with respect to similar marks maynonetheless challenge our right to obtain registrations or our use of the marks and seek to overcome the presumptions afforded by such registrations.Our intellectual property assets, especially the logo version of “Wynn,” are among our most valuable assets. Efforts we take to acquire and protect ourintellectual property rights against unauthorized use throughout the world, which may include retaining counsel and commencing litigation in variousjurisdictions, may be costly and may not be successful in protecting and preserving the status and value of our intellectual property assets.If a third party asserts other forms of intellectual property claims against us, our business or results of operations could be adversely affected.Historically, trademarks and service marks have been the principal form of intellectual property right of relevance to the gaming industry. However, dueto the increased use of technology in computerized gaming machines and in business operations generally, other forms of intellectual property rights (such aspatents and copyrights) are becoming of increased relevance. It is possible that, in the future, third parties might assert superior intellectual property rights orallege that their intellectual property rights cover some aspect of our operations. The defense of such allegations may result in substantial expenses, and, ifsuch claims are successfully prosecuted, may have a material impact on our business.We are subject to taxation by various governments and agencies. The rate of taxation could change.We are subject to tax by various governments and agencies, both in the U.S. and in Macau. Changes in the rates of taxation, the amount and the timewhen income is subject to taxation, the ability to claim U.S. foreign tax credits, failure to renew our Macau dividend agreement and Macau income taxexemption after 2015 and the imposition of foreign withholding taxes could increase our overall rate of taxation.Risks Associated with our Macau OperationsWe depend upon games promoters for a significant portion of our gaming revenue. If we are unable to maintain, or develop additional,successful relationships with reputable games promoters, our ability to maintain or grow our gaming revenues could be adversely affected.Increased competition may result in increased pressure on commission rates.A significant portion of our gaming revenue is generated by clientele of our games promoters. There is intense competition among casino operators inMacau for services provided by games promoters. We anticipate 26Table of Contentsthat this competition will further intensify as additional casinos open in Macau. Other operators in the market have increased commissions and advances togames promoters, in some cases dramatically, in an effort to increase market share. These types of actions by other casino operators have further intensifiedcompetition for the services of games promoters. While we believe that we currently maintain good relations with our existing games promoters, there can be noassurance that we will be able to continue to maintain these relationships. If we are unable to maintain, or develop additional, successful relationships withreputable games promoters, or lose a significant number of our games promoters to our competitors, our ability to maintain or grow our gaming revenues willbe adversely affected and we will have to seek alternative ways of developing relationships with VIP customers. In addition, if our games promoters are unableto develop or maintain relationships with our VIP customers, our ability to maintain or grow our gaming revenues will be hampered.Certain games promoters have significant leverage and bargaining strength in negotiating operational agreements with casino operators. This leveragecould result in games promoters negotiating changes to our operational agreements, including higher commissions, or the loss of business to a competitor or theloss of certain relationships with games promoters. If we need to increase our commission rates or otherwise change our practices with respect to gamespromoters due to competitive forces, our results of operations could be adversely affected.The reputations and probity of the games promoters we deal with are important to our own reputation and to our ability to operate in compliance with ourconcession, Macau gaming laws and other gaming licenses. While we endeavor, through contractual protections and otherwise, to ensure that our gamespromoters comply with high standards of probity and integrity, we cannot assure you that our games promoters will always comply with these standards. Inaddition, if we enter into a business relationship with a games promoter whose probity is in doubt, this may be considered by regulators or investors to reflectnegatively on our own probity. If any of our games promoters violate the Macau gaming laws while on our premises, the Macau government may, in itsdiscretion, take enforcement action against us, the games promoter, or each concurrently, and we may be sanctioned and our reputation could be harmed. Ifour games promoters are unable to maintain required standards of probity and integrity, we may face consequences from gaming regulators with authority overour operations.The financial resources of our games promoters may be insufficient to allow them to continue doing business at our resort.Our games promoters may encounter decreased liquidity, for a variety of reasons, limiting their ability to grant credit to their patrons and therebydecreasing gaming volume at Wynn Macau. Furthermore, credit already extended by our games promoters to their patrons may become increasingly difficultfor them to collect. This inability to grant credit and collect amounts due can negatively affect our games promoters’ operations, and as a result, our results ofoperations could be adversely impacted.Revenues from our Macau gaming operations will end if we cannot secure an extension of our concession in 2022 or if the Macau governmentexercises its redemption right in 2017.Our concession agreement expires in June 2022. Unless our concession is extended, in June 2022, all of our gaming operations and related equipment inMacau will be automatically transferred to the Macau government without compensation to us and we will cease to generate any revenues from these operations.Beginning in June 2017, the Macau government may redeem the concession agreement by providing us at least one year’s prior notice. In the event the Macaugovernment exercises this redemption right, we are entitled to fair compensation or indemnity. The amount of such compensation or indemnity will bedetermined based on the amount of revenue generated during the tax year prior to the redemption multiplied for the remaining years under the concession. Wecannot assure you that we will be able to renew or extend our concession agreement on terms favorable to us or at all. We also cannot assure you that if ourconcession is redeemed, the compensation paid will be adequate to compensate us for the loss of future revenues. 27Table of ContentsThe development costs of Cotai are estimates only, and actual development costs may be higher than expected.We expect the total development costs of our Cotai project to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion, including the budgeted design andconstruction costs, cost of the land payments (through opening), capitalized interest, pre-opening expenses and all financing fees. The required cash interestpayments and commitment fees on our Wynn Macau credit facilities which will become due through the estimated commencement date of operations of WynnMacau have been included in our estimate of the total development costs.While we believe that the overall budget for the development costs of Cotai are reasonable, these development costs are estimates and the actualdevelopment costs may be higher than expected. Although we have certain owners’ contingencies set aside to cover cost overruns, these contingencies may notbe sufficient to cover the full amount of such overruns. If these contingencies are not sufficient to cover these costs, we may not have the funds required to paythe excess costs.There are significant risks associated with the construction of Cotai, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results ofoperations or cash flows from this planned facility.Major construction projects of the scope and scale of our Cotai project entail significant risks, including: • shortages of materials or skilled labor; • unforeseen engineering, environmental and/or geological problems; • work stoppages; • weather interference; • unanticipated cost increases; and • unavailability of construction equipment.Construction, equipment or staffing problems or difficulties in obtaining any of the requisite licenses, permits and authorizations from regulatoryauthorities could increase the total cost, delay or prevent the construction or opening or otherwise affect the design and features of our Cotai project.We anticipate that only some of the subcontractors engaged for these projects will post bonds guaranteeing timely completion of a subcontractor’s workand payment for all of that subcontractor’s labor and materials. These bonds may not be adequate to ensure completion of the work.We have not yet entered into a final agreement with a general contractor or any trade contractors with respect to the construction of Cotai. We may notagree with general or trade contractors on financial and other terms that will meet our forecasted cost budget and schedule.Our Cotai facility may not commence operations on schedule and construction costs for this project may exceed budgeted amounts. Failure to completethis project on schedule or within budget may have a significant negative effect on us and on our ability to make payments on our debt.Our Macau subsidiaries’ indebtedness is secured by a substantial portion of their assets.Subject to applicable laws, including gaming laws, and certain agreed upon exceptions, our Macau subsidiaries’ debt is secured by liens onsubstantially all of their assets. In the event of a default by such subsidiaries under their financing documents, or if such subsidiaries experience insolvency,liquidation, dissolution or reorganization, the holders of such secured debt would first be entitled to payment from their 28Table of Contentscollateral security, and only then would holders of our Macau subsidiaries’ unsecured debt be entitled to payment from their remaining assets.Visitation to Macau may decline due to economic disruptions in mainland China as well as increased restrictions on visitations to Macau fromcitizens of mainland China.A significant number of our gaming customers at Wynn Macau come from mainland China. Any economic disruption or contraction in China coulddisrupt the number of patrons visiting our property or the amount they may be willing to spend. In addition, any travel restrictions imposed by China on itscitizens could disrupt the number of visitors from mainland China to our property. It is not known when, or if, policies similar to those implemented in 2009restricting visitation by mainland Chinese citizens to Macau and Hong Kong, will be put in place and travel policies may be adjusted, without notice, in thefuture.We compete for limited labor resources in Macau and Macau government policies may also affect our ability to employ imported labor.The success of our operations in Macau will be affected by our success in retaining our employees. We compete with a large number of casino resorts inMacau for a limited number of qualified employees. We have to seek employees from other countries to adequately staff our resort and certain Macaugovernment policies affect our ability to import labor in certain job classifications. We coordinate with the Macau labor and immigration authorities to ensureour labor needs are satisfied, but cannot be certain that we will be able to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees for our operations orthat we will be able to obtain required work permits for those employees.Wynn Macau may be affected by adverse political and economic conditions.The success of Wynn Macau will depend on political and economic conditions in Macau and mainland China. In December 1999, after approximately450 years of Portuguese control, Portugal returned Macau to Chinese administration. The People’s Republic of China established Macau as a specialadministrative region. As a result of this change in control, Macau’s legislative, regulatory, legal, economic and cultural institutions are in a period oftransition. We cannot predict how these systems and cultural institutions will develop, or how developments will affect the business of Wynn Macau.Our operations are subject to significant political, economic and social risks inherent in doing business in an emerging market. For example, fiscaldecline and civil, domestic or international unrest in Macau, China or the surrounding region could significantly harm our business, not only by reducingcustomer demand for casino resorts, but also by increasing the risk of imposition of taxes and exchange controls or other governmental restrictions that mightimpede its ability to repatriate funds.Macau may not have an adequate transportation infrastructure to accommodate the demand from future development.Because of additional casino projects which are under construction and to be developed in the future, the ferry and helicopter services which providetransportation between Macau and Hong Kong may need to be expanded to accommodate the increased visitation of Macau. If transportation facilities to andfrom Macau are inadequate to meet the demands of an increased volume of gaming customers visiting Macau, the desirability of Macau as a gamingdestination, as well as the results of operations of Wynn Macau, could be negatively impacted.Extreme weather conditions may have an adverse impact on Wynn Macau.Macau’s subtropical climate and location on the South China Sea are subject to extreme weather conditions including typhoons and heavy rainstorms.Unfavorable weather conditions could negatively affect the profitability of our resort complex and prevent or discourage guests from traveling to Macau. 29Table of ContentsThe Macau government can terminate our concession under certain circumstances without compensation to us, which would have a materialadverse effect on our business and financial condition.The Macau government has the right to unilaterally terminate our concession in the event of our material non-compliance with the basic obligations underthe concession and applicable Macau laws. The concession agreement expressly provides that the government of Macau may unilaterally rescind theconcession agreement if Wynn Macau, S.A.: • conducts unauthorized games or activities that are excluded from its corporate purpose; • suspends gaming operations in Macau for more than seven consecutive days (or more than 14 days in a civil year) without justification; • defaults in payment of taxes, premiums, contributions or other required amounts; • does not comply with government inspections or supervision; • systematically fails to observe its obligations under the concession system; • fails to maintain bank guarantees or bonds satisfactory to the government; • is the subject of bankruptcy proceedings or becomes insolvent; • engages in serious fraudulent activity, damaging to the public interest; or • repeatedly violates applicable gaming laws.If the government of Macau unilaterally rescinds the concession agreement, Wynn Macau, S.A. will be required to compensate the government inaccordance with applicable law, and the areas defined as casino space under Macau law and all of the gaming equipment pertaining to our gaming operationswill be transferred to the government without compensation. The loss of our concession would prohibit us from conducting gaming operations in Macau,which would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.Conflicts of interest may arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of Wynn Macau, Limited.In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts and the developer, owner and operator of WynnMacau, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold through an initial publicoffering, 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of this subsidiary’s common stock. As a result of Wynn Macau, Limited having stockholders who are not affiliatedwith us, we and certain of our officers and directors who also serve as officers and/or directors of Wynn Macau, Limited may have conflicting fiduciaryobligations to our stockholders and to the minority stockholders of Wynn Macau, Limited. Decisions that could have different implications for Wynn Resortsand Wynn Macau, Limited, including contractual arrangements that we have entered into or may in the future enter into with Wynn Macau, Limited, maygive rise to the appearance of a potential conflict of interest.Certain Nevada gaming laws apply to Wynn Macau’s gaming activities and associations.Certain Nevada gaming laws also apply to gaming activities and associations in jurisdictions outside the State of Nevada. With respect to our WynnMacau operations, we and our subsidiaries that must be licensed to conduct gaming operations in Nevada are required to comply with certain reportingrequirements concerning gaming activities and associations in Macau conducted by our Macau-related subsidiaries. We and our licensed Nevada subsidiariesalso will be subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Gaming Commission if our Macau-related subsidiaries: • knowingly violate any Macau laws relating to their Macau gaming operations; • fail to conduct Wynn Macau’s operations in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations; 30Table of Contents • engage in any activity or enter into any association that is unsuitable for us because it poses an unreasonable threat to the control of gaming in Nevada,reflects or tends to reflect discredit or disrepute upon the State of Nevada or gaming in Nevada, or is contrary to Nevada gaming policies; • engage in any activity or enter into any association that interferes with the ability of the State of Nevada to collect gaming taxes and fees; or • employ, contract with or associate with any person in the foreign gaming operation who has been denied a license or a finding of suitability in Nevada onthe ground of unsuitability, or who has been found guilty of cheating at gambling.Such disciplinary action could include suspension, conditioning, limitation or revocation of the registration, licenses or approvals held by us and ourlicensed Nevada subsidiaries, including Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, and the imposition of substantial fines.In addition, if the Nevada State Gaming Control Board determines that any actual or intended activities or associations of our Macau-relatedsubsidiaries may be prohibited pursuant to one or more of the standards described above, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board can require us and ourlicensed Nevada subsidiaries to file an application with the Nevada Gaming Commission for a finding of suitability of the activity or association. If theNevada Gaming Commission finds that the activity or association in Macau is unsuitable or prohibited, our Macau-related subsidiaries will either be requiredto terminate the activity or association, or will be prohibited from undertaking the activity or association. Consequently, should the Nevada GamingCommission find that our Macau-related subsidiary’s gaming activities or associations in Macau are unsuitable, those subsidiaries may be prohibited fromundertaking their planned gaming activities or associations in Macau, or be required to divest their investment in Macau, possibly on unfavorable terms.Unfavorable changes in currency exchange rates may increase Wynn Macau’s obligations under the concession agreement and causefluctuations in the value of our investment in Macau.The currency delineated in Wynn Macau’s concession agreement with the government of Macau is the Macau Pataca. The Macau Pataca, which is not afreely convertible currency, is linked to the Hong Kong dollar, and in many cases the two are used interchangeably in Macau. The Hong Kong dollar is linkedto the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate between these two currencies has remained relatively stable over the past several years. However, the exchange linkagesof the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau Pataca, and the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar, are subject to potential changes due to, among other things,changes in Chinese governmental policies and international economic and political developments.We cannot assure you that the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau Pataca will continue to be linked to the U.S. dollar, which may result in severefluctuations in the exchange rate for these currencies. We also cannot assure you that the current rate of exchange fixed by the applicable monetary authoritiesfor these currencies will remain at the same level.Because many of Wynn Macau’s payment and expenditure obligations are in Macau Patacas, in the event of unfavorable Macau Pataca or Hong Kongdollar rate changes, Wynn Macau’s obligations, as denominated in U.S. dollars, would increase. In addition, because we expect that most of the revenues forany casino that we operate in Macau will be in Hong Kong dollars, we are subject to foreign exchange risk with respect to the exchange rate between the HongKong dollar and the U.S. dollar. Also, if any of our Macau-related entities incur U.S. dollar-denominated debt, fluctuations in the exchange rates of the MacauPataca or the Hong Kong dollar, in relation to the U.S. dollar, could have adverse effects on our results of operations, financial condition and ability to serviceits debt.Currency exchange controls and currency export restrictions could negatively impact Wynn Macau.Currency exchange controls and restrictions on the export of currency by certain countries may negatively impact the success of Wynn Macau. Forexample, there are currently existing currency exchange controls and 31Table of Contentsrestrictions on the export of the renminbi, the currency of China. Restrictions on the export of the renminbi may impede the flow of gaming customers fromChina to Macau, inhibit the growth of gaming in Macau and negatively impact Wynn Macau’s gaming operations.Risks Related to Share Ownership and Stockholder MattersOur largest stockholders are able to exert significant influence over our operations and future direction.As of December 31, 2012, Mr. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn own 10,026,708 shares and 9,742,150 shares, respectively, or in the aggregateapproximately 19.6%, of our outstanding common stock. As a result, Mr. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn, to the extent they vote their shares in a similar manner,may be able to exert significant influence over all matters requiring our stockholders’ approval, including the approval of significant corporate transactions. Inaddition, until February 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. owned 24,549,222 shares of our outstanding common stock. On February 18, 2012, the Companyredeemed all of the shares of the Company’s common stock held by Aruze USA, Inc. For additional information on the redemption, see Item 8—“Notes to theConsolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies”.Under the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2010, by and among Stephen A. Wynn, Elaine P. Wynn and AruzeUSA, Inc. (the “Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement”), Mr. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn have agreed to vote the shares of the Company’s commonstock held by them subject to the terms of the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement in a manner so as to elect to our Board of Directors each of thenominees contained on each and every slate of directors endorsed by Mr. Wynn, which slate will include, subject to certain exceptions, Elaine P. Wynn. As aresult of this voting arrangement, Mr. Wynn, as a practical matter, exercises significant influence over the slate of directors to be elected to our Board ofDirectors. In addition, with stated exceptions, the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement requires the written consent of the other party prior to anyparty selling any shares of the Company’s common stock that it owns.In June 2012, in connection with the pending litigation between the Company and Aruze USA, Inc., Elaine P. Wynn submitted a cross claim againstMr. Wynn and Kazuo Okada seeking to void the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement. The Wynn Las Vegas indentures provide that if Mr. Wynn,together with certain related parties, in the aggregate beneficially owns a lesser percentage of the outstanding common stock of the Company than is beneficiallyowned by any other person, a change of control will have occurred. If Elaine Wynn prevails in her cross claim, Mr. Wynn would not beneficially own orcontrol Elaine Wynn’s shares and a change in control may result under the Indentures. For additional information on the cross claim, see Item 8—“Notes tothe Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 8 “Long-Term Debt” and Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies”.In November 2006, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts approved an amendment of its bylaws that exempts future acquisitions of shares of WynnResorts’ common stock by either Mr. Wynn or Aruze USA, Inc. from Nevada’s acquisition of controlling interest statutes. In light of the determination by theBoard of Directors on February 18, 2012 that each of Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation and Mr. Kazuo Okada is an “UnsuitablePerson” under the Company’s articles of incorporation and the redemption and cancellation of Aruze USA Inc.’s shares of Company common stock, our FifthAmended and Restated Bylaws amended these provisions to delete the reference to Aruze USA, Inc. and its affiliates. The Nevada acquisition of controllinginterest statutes require stockholder approval in order to exercise voting rights in connection with any acquisition of a controlling interest in certain Nevadacorporations unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation in effect on the 10th day following the acquisition of a controlling interest bycertain acquiring persons provide that these statutes do not apply to the corporation or to the acquisition specifically by types of existing or futurestockholders. These statutes define a “controlling interest” as (i) one-fifth or more but less than one third, (ii) one-third or more but less than a majority, or (iii)a majority or more, of the voting power in the election of directors. As a result of these bylaws provisions, Mr. Wynn or his affiliates may acquire ownershipof 32Table of Contentsoutstanding voting shares of Wynn Resorts permitting him or them to exercise more than one-third but less than a majority, or a majority or more, of all of thevoting power of the Company in the election of directors, without requiring a resolution of the Company’s stockholders granting voting rights in the controlshares acquired.Risks Related to our Substantial IndebtednessWe are highly leveraged and future cash flow may not be sufficient for us to meet our obligations, and we might have difficulty obtaining morefinancing.We have a substantial amount of consolidated debt in relation to our equity. As of December 31, 2012, we had total outstanding debt of approximately$5.8 billion. This amount reflects a portion of the funds we need to construct our Cotai project. However, as our project budget is an estimate only as of thedate of this report, we may require additional financing to complete construction of our Cotai project. The estimated project budget for our Cotai project is inthe range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion and we expect to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for the project construction costs in the first half of2013. See Item—1 “Business”, “Construction and Development Opportunities”. In addition, we may incur additional indebtedness if certain conditions aremet, including conditions under our Wynn Macau credit facilities and our Wynn Las Vegas indentures, as applicable, including but not limited to inconnection with other potential development plans in the future. Furthermore, on February 18, 2012, we issued a subordinated promissory note with aprincipal amount of approximately $1.9 billion in redemption of all of the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock held by Aruze USA, Inc. (the “RedemptionNote”). For additional information on the redemption and the Redemption Note, see Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Item 8—“Notes to ConsolidatedFinancial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies”. Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences. For example: • if we fail to meet our payment obligations or otherwise default under the agreements governing our indebtedness, the lenders under those agreements willhave the right to accelerate the indebtedness and exercise other rights and remedies against us. These rights and remedies include rights to: • repossess and foreclose upon any assets that serve as collateral; • in the case of secured debt, initiate judicial foreclosure against us; • petition a court to appoint a receiver for us or for substantially all of our assets; • we are required to use a substantial portion of our cash flow from the operations of Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau to service and amortize, asapplicable, our indebtedness at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau, respectively, which will reduce the amount of available cash, if any, to fundworking capital, other capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau, respectively, and may give usgreater exposure to adverse economic and industry conditions; • Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation and Kazuo Okada have challenged the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares and we arecurrently involved in litigation with those parties as well as related shareholder derivative litigation. The outcome of these various proceedings cannot bepredicted. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financialcondition and results of operations and could expose us to additional claims by third parties including current or former investors or regulators. Anyadverse judgments or settlements would reduce our profits and could limit our ability to operate our business. See Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” andItem 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies”. • we may experience decreased revenues from our operations attributable to decreases in consumer spending levels and high unemployment due to adverseeconomic and industry conditions, and could fail to generate sufficient cash to fund our liquidity needs and/or fail to satisfy the financial and otherrestrictive covenants to which we are subject under our existing indebtedness. We cannot provide assurance that our business will generate sufficientcash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund ourother liquidity needs; • we may have a limited ability to respond to changing business and economic conditions and to withstand competitive pressures, which may affect ourfinancial condition; 33Table of Contents • we may not be able to obtain additional financing, if needed, to satisfy working capital requirements or pay for other capital expenditures, debt serviceor other obligations; • while we do hedge a certain amount of our debt under our credit facilities, rates with respect to a portion of the interest we pay will fluctuate with marketrates and, accordingly, our interest expense will increase if market interest rates increase; and • if we fail to pay our debts generally as they become due, unsecured creditors that we fail to pay may initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings againstus, and such bankruptcy proceedings will delay or impair the repayment of our debt.Under the terms of the documents governing our debt facilities, subject to certain limitations, we are permitted to incur additional indebtedness,including secured and unsecured senior and subordinated indebtedness. If we incur additional indebtedness, the risks described above will be exacerbated.Following the Company’s press release on February 19, 2012 relating to the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stockand the issuance of the Redemption Price Promissory Note, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings revised their ratings outlooks on WynnResorts to stable from positive, although they did not change their ratings of Wynn Resorts. (Moody’s did not revise the ratings or outlook for Wynn Resorts asa result of the announcement.) Such ratings agency actions could make it more difficult for us to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms.The agreements governing our debt facilities contain certain financial covenants and other covenants that restrict our ability to engage incertain transactions and may impair our ability to respond to changing business and economic conditions.Some of our debt facilities require us to satisfy various financial covenants, which include requirements for minimum interest coverage ratios andleverage ratios pertaining to total debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (both currently required for our Wynn Macau creditfacilities). If our operations fail to generate adequate cash flow, we may violate those covenants causing a default in our agreements. Future indebtedness orother contracts could contain covenants more restrictive than those contained in our existing debt facilities.Our ability to comply with the terms of our outstanding facilities may be affected by general economic conditions, industry conditions and other events,some of which may be beyond our control. As a result, we may not be able to maintain compliance with these covenants. Our failure to comply with the termsof our debt facilities, including failure as a result of events beyond our control, could result in an event of default, which would materially and adverselyaffect our operating results and our financial condition or result in our lenders taking action to enforce their security interests in our various assets.The agreements governing our debt facilities also contain restrictions on our ability to engage in certain transactions and may limit our ability to respondto changing business and economic conditions. These restrictions include, among other things, limitations on our ability and the ability of our restrictedsubsidiaries to: • pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity; • incur additional debt; • make investments; • create liens on assets to secure debt; • enter into transactions with affiliates; • issue stock of, or member’s interests in, subsidiaries; • enter into sale-leaseback transactions; 34Table of Contents • engage in other businesses; • merge or consolidate with another company; • transfer, sell or otherwise dispose of assets; • issue disqualified stock; • create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries; and • designate restricted and unrestricted subsidiaries.If there were an event of default under one of our debt instruments, the holders of the defaulted debt could cause all amounts outstanding with respect tothat debt to be due and payable immediately and such event also could result in an event of default under other debt. We cannot assure you that our assets orcash flow would be sufficient to fully repay borrowings under our outstanding debt if accelerated upon an event of default, or that we would be able to repay,refinance or restructure the payments on such debt.If Wynn Macau were to cease to produce cash flow sufficient to service its indebtedness or otherwise become unable to make certain payments ordividends to us which we in turn could use to service our indebtedness, our ability to service the indebtedness at Wynn Macau or Wynn Las Vegas could benegatively impacted. ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTSNone. ITEM 2.PROPERTIESLas Vegas LandWe currently own approximately 238 acres of land on or near the Las Vegas Strip consisting of approximately 75 acres at the northeast corner of theintersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sands Avenue on which Wynn Las Vegas is located, the approximately 140-acre golf course behind Wynn Las Vegas,approximately 5 acres adjacent to the golf course on which an office building is located, and approximately 18 acres located across from the Wynn Las Vegassite at Koval Lane and Sands Avenue, a portion of which is improved with an employee parking garage and an office building.Las Vegas Water RightsWe own approximately 834 acre-feet of permitted and certificated water rights, which we currently use to irrigate the golf course. We also ownapproximately 151.5 acre-feet of permitted and certificated water rights for commercial use. There are significant cost savings and conservation benefitsassociated with using water supplied pursuant to our water rights. We anticipate using our water rights to support future development of the golf course land.Macau Land ConcessionsThe government of Macau owns most of the land in Macau. In most cases, private interests in real property located in Macau are obtained through long-term leases and other grants of rights to use land from the government. In July 2004, our subsidiary, Wynn Macau, S.A., entered into a land concessioncontract under which Wynn Macau, S.A. leases from the Macau government an approximately 16-acre parcel of land in downtown Macau’s inner harbor areawhere Wynn Macau is located. The term of the land concession contract is 25 years from August 2004, and it may be renewed with government approval forsuccessive periods. Wynn Macau, S.A. paid a land concession premium of approximately 319.4 million patacas (approximately US 35Table of Contents$40 million) for this land concession. In 2009, the Company and the Macau government agreed to modify this land concession as a result of the expansion ofWynn Macau with Encore at Wynn Macau and the additional square footage that was added as a result of such expansion. In November 2009, the Companymade an additional one-time land premium payment of approximately 113.4 million patacas (approximately US $14.2 million). Annual rent of approximately4.2 million patacas (approximately US $525,000) is being paid in accordance with the land concession contract.In September 2011, Palo Real Estate Company Limited (“Palo”) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., each an indirect subsidiary of Wynn Macau Limited,formally accepted the terms and conditions of a draft land concession contract from the Macau government for approximately 51 acres of land in the Cotaiarea of Macau. On May 2, 2012, the land concession contract was gazetted by the government of Macau evidencing the final step in the granting of the landconcession. The Company is constructing a full scale integrated resort containing a casino, luxury hotel, convention, retail, entertainment and food andbeverage offerings on this land. The Company estimates the project budget to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion. The Company expects toenter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for the project construction costs in the first half of 2013. We expect to open our resort in Cotai during the firsthalf of 2016.The initial term of the Cotai land concession contract is 25 years from May 2, 2012, and it may be renewed with government approval for successiveperiods. Palo made an initial payment of 500 million patacas (approximately US$62.5 million) in December 2011. Additionally, Palo is obligated to pay, ineight additional semi-annual installments, a total of 938.8 million patacas (approximately US $117.6 million) plus interest at 5%, beginning November 2012.The Company will also be required to make annual lease payments of 6.2 million patacas (approximately US $0.8 million) during the resort constructionperiod and annual payments of 8.6 million patacas (approximately US $1.1 million) once the development is completed. ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGSWe are occasionally party to lawsuits. As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of such matters and we note that litigationinherently involves significant costs. For more information regarding the Company’s legal matters see Item 1A—“Risk Factors” and Item 8—Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies,” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Atlantic-Pacific CapitalOn May 3, 2010, Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. (“APC”) filed an arbitration demand with JAMS, a private alternative dispute resolution provider,regarding an agreement with the Company. The action concerns a claim for compensation of approximately $32 million pursuant to an agreement entered intobetween APC and the Company on or about March 30, 2008 whereby APC was engaged to raise equity capital for an investment vehicle sponsored by theCompany. APC is seeking compensation unrelated to the investment vehicle. The Company has denied APC’s claims for compensation. The Company filed aComplaint for Damages and Declaratory Relief against APC in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, on May 10, 2010, which APCremoved to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. In March 2011, the District Court denied APC’s motion to compel arbitration, and dismissedthe action. APC appealed, and on November 13, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court and compelledarbitration. The matter is proceeding in arbitration, and an arbitrator recently has been selected. Management believes that APC’s claims against the Companyare without merit, and the Company continues to defend this matter vigorously.Determination of Unsuitability and Redemption of Aruze USA, Inc. and AffiliatesOn February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts’ Gaming Compliance Committee concluded an investigation after receiving an independent report by Freeh,Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (the “Freeh Report”) detailing a pattern of 36Table of Contentsmisconduct by Aruze USA, Inc., at the time a stockholder of Wynn Resorts, Universal Entertainment Corporation, Aruze USA, Inc.’s parent company, andKazuo Okada, the majority shareholder of Universal Entertainment Corporation, who, until February 21, 2013, was also a member of Wynn Resorts’ Boardof Directors and was at the time a director of Wynn Macau, Limited. The factual record presented in the Freeh Report included evidence that Aruze USA, Inc.,Universal Entertainment Corporation and Mr. Okada had provided valuable items to certain foreign gaming officials who were responsible for regulatinggaming in a jurisdiction in which entities controlled by Mr. Okada were developing a gaming resort. Mr. Okada has denied the impropriety of such conduct tomembers of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts and Mr. Okada has refused to acknowledge or abide by Wynn Resorts’ anti-bribery policies and hasrefused to participate in the training all other directors have received concerning these policies.Based on the Freeh Report, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts determined that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation andMr. Okada are “unsuitable persons” under Article VII of the Company’s articles of incorporation. The Board of Directors was unanimous (other thanMr. Okada) in its determination. The Board of Directors also requested that Mr. Okada resign as a director of Wynn Resorts (under Nevada corporation law, aboard of directors does not have the power to remove a director) and recommended that Mr. Okada be removed as a member of the Board of Directors of WynnMacau, Limited. In addition, on February 18, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., an indirectwholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts. On February 24, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, Limited and onFebruary 22, 2013, he was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts by a stockholder vote in which 99.6% of the over 86 million shares votedwere cast in favor of removal. Additionally, Mr. Okada resigned from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts on February 21, 2013.Based on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Article VII of Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorizesredemption at “fair value” of the shares held by unsuitable persons. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair valuecalculation and concluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the sharesheld by Aruze USA, Inc. under the terms of the Stockholders Agreement (as defined below). Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, Wynn Resorts issued theRedemption Note to Aruze USA, Inc. in redemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of $1.94 billion, matures on February 18,2022 and bears interest at the rate of 2% per annum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. The Company may,in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of the principal orinterest due under the Redemption Note. In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the sole and absolutediscretion of Wynn Resorts or as specifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinated in right ofpayment, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations of Wynn Resortsor any of its affiliates in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature.After authorizing the redemption of the Aruze USA, Inc. shares, the Board of Directors took certain actions to protect the Company and its operationsfrom any influence of an unsuitable person, including placing limitations on the provision of certain operating information to unsuitable persons, evaluatingwhether to seek the removal of Mr. Okada from the Company’s Board of Directors, and the formation of an Executive Committee of the Board to manage thebusiness and affairs of the Company during the period between each annual meeting. The Charter of the Executive Committee provides that “UnsuitablePersons” are not permitted to serve on the Committee. All members of the Board, other than Mr. Okada, were appointed to the Executive Committee onFebruary 18, 2012. On February 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, Limited removed Mr. Kazuo Okada from the board. On January 3, 2013,the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders to consider and vote upon aproposal to remove 37Table of ContentsMr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed a complaint in the United States District Court,District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that Proxy Statement was materially false and misleading in contravention of Section 14(a) of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for apreliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the special meeting of stockholders until such time as theCompany corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing held on February 15, 2013, the federalcourt denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Redemption Action and CounterclaimOn February 19, 2012, Wynn Resorts filed a complaint in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada against Mr. Okada, Aruze USA,Inc. and Universal Entertainment Corporation (companies controlled by Mr. Okada) (the “Okada Parties”), alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and relatedclaims. The Company is seeking compensatory and special damages as well as a declaration that it acted lawfully and in full compliance with its articles ofincorporation, bylaws and other governing documents in redeeming and cancelling the shares of Aruze, USA, Inc.On March 12, 2012, the Okada Parties removed the action to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the action was subsequentlyremanded to Nevada state court). On that same date, the Okada Parties filed an answer denying the claims and a counterclaim that purports to assert claimsagainst the Company, each of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and Wynn Resorts’ General Counsel (the “WynnParties”). As amended, the Okada Parties’ counterclaim alleges, among other things: (1) that the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock owned by AruzeUSA, Inc. were exempt from the redemption-for-unsuitability provisions in the Wynn Resorts articles of incorporation pursuant to certain agreements executedin 2002; (2) that the Wynn Resorts directors who authorized the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares acted at the direction of Stephen A. Wynn and did notindependently and objectively evaluate Mr. Okada’s, Universal Entertainment Corporation’s, and Aruze USA, Inc.’s suitability, and by so doing, breachedtheir fiduciary duties; (3) that the Wynn Resorts directors violated the terms of the Wynn Resorts articles of incorporation by failing to pay Aruze USA, Inc.fair value for the redeemed shares; and (4) that the terms of the Redemption Note that Aruze USA, Inc. received in exchange for the redeemed shares, includingthe Redemption Note’s principal amount, duration, interest rate, and subordinated status, were unconscionable. Among other relief, the amended counterclaimseeks a declaration that the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares was void, an injunction restoring Aruze USA, Inc.’s share ownership, damages in anunspecified amount and rescission of the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement. On August 31, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a motion forpreliminary injunction with the Nevada state court. The motion sought an order that would prohibit Wynn Resorts from barring or preventing Aruze USA,Inc. from exercising rights as a stockholder at the November 2, 2012 annual meeting of Wynn Resorts’ stockholders. On October 2, 2012, the Nevada statecourt denied Aruze USA, Inc.’s motion for preliminary injunction. On October 19, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a notice of appeal with the Nevada SupremeCourt. The appeal was assigned to the Nevada Supreme Court’s mediation program, has not progressed, and is pending. Wynn Resorts intends to vigorouslydefend against the appeal and to argue that the Nevada Supreme Court should affirm the state court’s decision denying Aruze USA, Inc.’s motion for apreliminary injunction.The Company’s complaint, as amended, and the Okada Parties’ counterclaim, as amended, were challenged at the pleading stage through motionpractice. At a hearing held on November 13, 2012, the Nevada state court denied the Wynn Parties’ motion to dismiss the Okada Parties’ amendedcounterclaim, but dismissed the Okada 38Table of ContentsParties’ claims under the Nevada Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. At a hearing held on January 15, 2013, the court denied the OkadaParties’ motion to dismiss the Company’s amended complaint.On February 13, 2013, the Okada Parties filed a motion in the Nevada state court in which they asked the court to establish a “disputed ownershipfund” as defined in a federal tax regulation. Specifically, the motion sought an order establishing an escrow account to hold the Redemption Note issued toAruze USA, Inc. as compensation for the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock redeemed by the board of directors in February 2012 in light of the board’sdetermination of unsuitability, as well as the redeemed shares themselves (although those shares were previously cancelled in February 2012), pending aresolution of the state court action. The order sought by the Okada Parties would also require the Company to, among other things, make any payments on theRedemption Note into the escrow account. A hearing on the motion has been set for March 22, 2013. The Company believes there is no basis for the reliefrequested in the motion and intends to oppose the motion vigorously.The Company is vigorously pursuing its claims against the Okada Parties, and the Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defendingagainst the counterclaims asserted against them. The Company’s claims and the Okada Parties’ counterclaims are in a preliminary stage and management hasdetermined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possibleloss, if any. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financialcondition and results of operations and could expose us to additional claims by third parties, including current or former investors or regulators. Any adversejudgments or settlements would reduce our profits and could limit our ability to operate our business. See Item 1A—“Risk Factors” and Item 8—“Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies”.Related MattersThe Company provided the Freeh Report to appropriate regulators and law enforcement agencies and is cooperating with related investigations that suchregulators and agencies have undertaken. The conduct of the Okada Parties and any resulting regulatory investigations could have adverse consequences to theCompany and its subsidiaries. A finding by regulatory authorities that Mr. Okada violated anti-corruption statutes and/or other laws or regulations applicableto persons affiliated with a gaming licensee on Company property and/or otherwise involved the Company in criminal or civil violations could result in actionsby regulatory authorities against the Company. Relatedly, as described below, the Salt Lake Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC”) has commenced an informal inquiry into, and other regulators could pursue separate investigations into, the Company’s compliance with applicablelaws arising from the allegations in the matters described above and in response to litigation filed by Mr. Okada suggesting improprieties in connection with theCompany’s donation to the University of Macau. While the Company believes that it is in full compliance with all applicable laws, any such investigationscould result in actions by regulators against the Company. In February 2013, the Nevada Gaming Control Board informed the Company that it has completedits investigation of allegations made by Mr. Okada against the Company regarding the activities of Mr. Wynn and related entities in Macau and found noviolations of the Gaming Control Act or the Nevada Gaming Commission Regulations.On June 19, 2012, Elaine Wynn responded to the Okada Parties’ counterclaim and asserted a cross claim against Steve Wynn and Kazuo Okadaseeking a declaration that (1) any and all of Elaine Wynn’s duties under the January 2010 Stockholders Agreement (the “Stockholders Agreement”) by andamong Aruze USA, Inc., Steve Wynn, and Elaine Wynn be discharged; (2) the Stockholders Agreement is subject to rescission and is rescinded; (3) theStockholders Agreement is an unreasonable restraint on alienation in violation of public policy; and/or (4) the restrictions on sale of shares shall be construedas inapplicable to Elaine Wynn. Mr. Wynn filed his answer to Elaine Wynn’s cross claim on September 24, 2012. The indentures for the Wynn Las Vegas,LLC 2022 Notes and Existing Notes (the “Indentures”) provide that if Steve Wynn, together with certain related parties, in 39Table of Contentsthe aggregate beneficially owns a lesser percentage of the outstanding common stock of the Company than are beneficially owned by any other person, achange of control will have occurred. If Elaine Wynn prevails in her cross claim, Steve Wynn would not beneficially own or control Elaine Wynn’s shares anda change in control may result under the Company’s debt documents. Under the Indentures, the occurrence of a change of control requires that the Companymake an offer (unless the notes have been previously called for redemption) to each holder to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes at a purchaseprice equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes purchased, if any, to the date of repurchase.Litigation Commenced by Kazuo Okada and Related MattersBooks and Records Action:On January 11, 2012, Mr. Okada, in his role as a Wynn Resorts’ director, commenced a writ proceeding in the Eighth Judicial District Court, ClarkCounty, Nevada, seeking to compel the Company to produce certain books and records relating to a donation to the University of Macau, among other things.In May 2011, Wynn Macau, a majority owned subsidiary of the Company, made a commitment to the University of Macau Development Foundationin support of the new Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May 2011 and acommitment for additional donations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive. The pledge was consistent with theCompany’s long-standing practice of providing philanthropic support for deserving institutions in the markets in which it operates. The pledge was madefollowing an extensive analysis which concluded that the gift was made in accordance with all applicable laws. The pledge was considered by the boards ofdirectors of both the Company and Wynn Macau, Limited and approved by 15 of the 16 directors who served on those boards. The sole dissenting vote wascast by Mr. Okada whose stated objection was to the length of time over which the donation would occur, not its propriety.At a hearing on February 9, 2012, the Nevada state court held that, as a director of the Company, Mr. Okada had the right to make a reasonableinspection of the Company’s corporate books and records. Following the hearing, the Company released certain documents to Mr. Okada for his inspection. Ata subsequent hearing on March 8, 2012, the court considered Mr. Okada’s request that the Company’s Board of Directors make additional documentsavailable to him, and ruled that Mr. Okada was entitled to inspect two additional pages of documents. The Company promptly complied with the court’sruling.On May 25, 2012, Mr. Okada amended his petition to request inspection of additional records. Following a hearing held on October 2, 2012, the courtruled that Mr. Okada is entitled to review certain additional Company documents from the 2000 to 2002 time period. The Company promptly complied withthe court’s ruling. On November 2, 2012, Mr. Okada filed a motion to compel the production of additional documents and to depose a witness designated bythe Company. At the conclusion of a hearing held on November 8, 2012, the court denied Mr. Okada’s motion. The Company has not received any furtherrequests for information by Mr. Okada in relation to this matter as of the date of this report.SEC Inquiry:On February 8, 2012, following Mr. Okada’s lawsuit, the Company received a letter from the Salt Lake Regional Office of the SEC requesting that, inconnection with an informal inquiry by the SEC, the Company preserve information relating to the donation to the University of Macau, any donations by theCompany to any other educational charitable institutions, including the University of Macau Development Foundation, and the Company’s casino orconcession gaming licenses or renewals in Macau. The Company is fully cooperating with the Salt Lake Regional Office staff. 40Table of ContentsJapan Action:On August 28, 2012, Mr. Okada, Universal Entertainment Corporation and Okada Holdings filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court against theCompany, all members of the Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and the Company’s General Counsel, alleging that the press release issued by theCompany with respect to the redemption has damaged plaintiffs’ social evaluation and credibility. The plaintiffs seek damages and legal fees from thedefendants. The Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defending against the claims asserted against them in this matter.Federal Securities Action:On January 3, 2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders toconsider and vote upon a proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed acomplaint in the United States District Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleadingin contravention of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgatedthereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the specialmeeting of stockholders until such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of ahearing held on February 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Related Derivative LitigationSix derivative actions were commenced against the Company and all members of its Board of Directors: four in the United States District Court,District of Nevada, and two in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada.The four federal actions brought by the following plaintiffs have been consolidated: (1) The Louisiana Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System,(2) Maryanne Solak, (3) Excavators Union Local 731 Welfare Fund, and (4) Boilermakers Lodge No. 154 Retirement Fund (collectively, the “FederalPlaintiffs”).The Federal Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on August 6, 2012, asserting claims for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) waste of corporateassets; (3) injunctive relief; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, however, theplaintiffs voluntarily dismissed Mr. Okada as a defendant in this consolidated action on September 27, 2012. The Federal Plaintiffs claim that the individualdefendants breached their fiduciary duties and wasted assets by: (a) failing to ensure the Company’s officers and directors complied with federal and statelaws and the Company’s Code of Conduct; (b) voting to allow the Company’s subsidiary to make the donation to the University of Macau; and (c) redeemingAruze USA, Inc.’s stock such that the Company incurs the debt associated with the redemption. The Federal Plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatorydamages, restitution in the form of disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an injunction against all future payments related to thedonation/pledge, and all fees (attorneys, accountants, and experts) and costs. The directors responded to the consolidated complaint by filing a motion todismiss on September 14, 2012. On February 1, 2013, the federal court dismissed the complaint for failure to plead adequately the futility of a pre-suitdemand on the Board of Directors. The dismissal was without prejudice to the Federal Plaintiffs’ ability to file a motion within 30 days seeking leave to file anamended complaint. 41Table of ContentsThe two state court actions brought by the following plaintiffs have also been consolidated: (1) IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund and (2) Danny Hinson(collectively, the “State Plaintiffs”). Through a coordination of efforts by all parties, the directors and the Company (a nominal defendant) have been served inall of the actions.The State Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on July 20, 2012 asserting claims for (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) abuse of control; (3) grossmismanagement; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company and all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, as well as theCompany’s Chief Financial Officer, who signs financial disclosures filed with the SEC. The State Plaintiffs claim that the individual defendants failed todisclose to the Company’s stockholders the investigation into, and the dispute with director Okada as well as the alleged potential violations of the FCPArelated to, the University of Macau Development Foundation donation. The State Plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages (compensatory and punitive),disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an order directing the Company to internally investigate the donation, as well as attorneys’ feesand costs. On October 13, 2012, the court entered the parties’ stipulation providing for a stay of the state derivative action for 90 days, subject to the parties’obligation to monitor the progress of the pending litigation, discussed above, between Wynn Resorts (among others) and Mr. Okada (among others). Per thestipulation, Wynn Resorts and the individual defendants were not required to respond to the consolidated complaint while the stay remained in effect. Althoughthe stay has now expired, the State Plaintiffs have agreed to further extend the defendants’ time to respond to the consolidated complaint to allow the StatePlaintiffs additional time to consider their plans for the action going forward, including a possible extension by agreement of the stay in the state derivativeaction.The individual defendants are vigorously defending against the claims pleaded against them in these derivative actions. We are unable to predict theoutcome of these litigations at this time. ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURESNot Applicable. 42Table of ContentsPART II ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASESOF EQUITY SECURITIESMarket InformationOur common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WYNN.” The following table sets forth the high and low saleprices for the indicated periods, as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market. High Low Year Ended December 31, 2012 First Quarter $132.59 $104.62 Second Quarter $138.28 $95.82 Third Quarter $116.47 $90.11 Fourth Quarter $123.64 $103.34 Year Ended December 31, 2011 First Quarter $132.25 $106.08 Second Quarter $151.73 $128.15 Third Quarter $172.58 $111.71 Fourth Quarter $142.20 $101.02 HoldersThere were approximately 199 record holders of our common stock as of February 14, 2013.DividendsWynn Resorts is a holding company and, as a result, our ability to pay dividends is dependent on our ability to obtain funds and our subsidiaries’ability to provide funds to us. Restrictions imposed by our subsidiaries’ debt instruments significantly restrict certain key subsidiaries holding a majority ofour assets, including Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Macau, S.A., from making dividends or distributions to Wynn Resorts. Specifically, Wynn LasVegas, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries are restricted under the indentures governing the first mortgage notes from making certain “restricted payments,” asdefined in the indentures. These restricted payments include the payment of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of equity interests ofWynn Las Vegas, LLC. Restricted payments cannot be made unless certain financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, the terms ofthe other loan agreements of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Macau, S.A. contain similar restrictions. Our Company has paid the following dividends: • In November 2012, we paid a cash dividend of $8 per share. In each of March 2012, June 2012 and August 2012, we paid a cash dividend of$0.50 per share. • In December 2011, we paid a cash dividend of $5 per share. In each of May 2011, August 2011 and November 2011, we paid a cash dividendof $0.50 per share.The Company has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.00 per share in 2013. On January 31, 2013, we announced a cash dividend of $1.00 per share,that was paid on February 28, 2013 to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2013. Our Board of Directors will continue to periodically assess the leveland appropriateness of any cash dividends. ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATAThe following tables reflect selected consolidated financial data of Wynn Resorts and its subsidiaries. This data should be read together with ourConsolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” andthe other 43Table of Contentsinformation contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for the periods presented are not indicative of the results that may be expected forfuture years. Significant events impacting our selected financial data include: • On April 28, 2005, we opened our Wynn Las Vegas resort. • On September 6, 2006, we opened our Wynn Macau resort. • On December 24, 2007, we opened an expansion of our Wynn Macau resort. • On December 22, 2008, we opened Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas. • On October 9, 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited listed its shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau,Limited sold 27.7% of its common stock through an initial public offering. • On April 21, 2010, we opened Encore at Wynn Macau, an expansion of Wynn Macau. • On February 18, 2012, we redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s 24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts common stock. Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Consolidated Statements of Income Data: Net revenues $5,154,284 $5,269,792 $4,184,698 $3,045,611 $2,987,324 Pre-opening costs 466 — 9,496 1,817 72,375 Operating income 1,029,276 1,008,240 625,252 234,963 312,136 Net income 728,699 825,113 316,596 39,107 210,479 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest[1] (226,663) (211,742) (156,469) (18,453) — Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts 502,036 613,371 160,127 20,654 210,479 Basic income per share $4.87 $4.94 $1.30 $0.17 $1.94 Diluted income per share $4.82 $4.88 $1.29 $0.17 $1.92 As of December 31, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Consolidated Balance Sheets Data: Cash and cash equivalents $1,725,219 $1,262,587 $1,258,499 $1,991,830 $1,133,904 Construction in progress 110,490 28,477 22,901 457,594 221,696 Total assets 7,276,594 6,899,496 6,674,497 7,581,769 6,755,788 Total long-term obligations[2] 6,041,285 3,096,149 3,405,983 3,695,821 4,430,436 Stockholders’ equity[3] 103,932 2,223,454 2,380,585 3,160,363 1,601,595 Cash distributions declared per common share $9.50 $6.50 $8.50 $4.00 $— [1]In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, our indirect wholly owned subsidiary and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, listed itsordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of itscommon stock through an initial public offering. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of ournet income of Wynn Macau, Limited.[2]Includes long-term debt, the required contract premium payments under our land concession contract at Wynn Macau, future charitable contributionsand deferred income taxes.[3]In February 2012, in connection with the redemption and cancellation of Aruze USA, Inc.’s 24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts common stock,stockholders’ equity was reduced by $1.94 billion, the 44Table of Contents face amount of the Redemption Note. Aruze USA has challenged the redemption and cancellation of the 24,549,222 shares and legal proceedings areongoing. Please see Item 3—“Legal Proceedings”. ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the consolidated financial statements and the notesthereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.OverviewWe are a developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts. We currently own and operate two casino resort complexes. In Las Vegas, Nevada,we own and operate Wynn Las Vegas I Encore, which we refer to as our Las Vegas Operations. In the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’sRepublic of China (“Macau”), we own and operate Wynn Macau, which opened on September 6, 2006. On April 21, 2010 we opened Encore at WynnMacau, a further expansion of Wynn Macau. We refer to the fully integrated Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau resort as Wynn Macau I Encore or asour Macau Operations.Our ResortsThe following table sets forth information about our resorts as of February 2013: Hotel Rooms &Suites Approximate CasinoSquare Footage Approximate Numberof Table Games Approximate Numberof Slots Las Vegas Operations 4,750 186,000 240 2,195 Macau Operations 1,008 275,000 495 835 Las Vegas OperationsWynn Las Vegas | Encore is located at the intersection of the Las Vegas Strip and Sands Avenue, and occupies approximately 215 acres of land frontingthe Las Vegas Strip. In addition, we own approximately 18 acres across Sands Avenue, a portion of which is utilized for employee parking and an officebuilding, and approximately 5 acres adjacent to the golf course on which an office building is located.Our Las Vegas resort complex features: • Approximately 186,000 square feet of casino space, offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons, a skycasino, a poker room, and a race and sports book; • Two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,750 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas; • 35 food and beverage outlets featuring signature chefs; • A Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership; • Approximately 95,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Alexander McQueen, Brioni,Cartier, Chanel, Chloé, Chopard, Dior, Graff, Hermes, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik,Oscar de la Renta, Piaget, Vertu and others; • Recreation and leisure facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools, private cabanas and two full service spas and salons; • Two showrooms; and • Three nightclubs and a beach club.In response to our evaluation of our Las Vegas Operations and the reactions of our guests, we have and expect to continue to make enhancements andrefinements to this resort complex. During 2012, we remodeled two of our restaurants, and rebranded several retail outlets. 45Table of ContentsMacau OperationsWe operate Wynn Macau | Encore under a 20-year casino concession agreement granted by the Macau government in June 2002.Our Macau resort complex features: • Approximately 275,000 square feet of casino space, offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons, skycasinos and a poker pit; • Two luxury hotel towers with a total of 1,008 spacious rooms and suites; • Casual and fine dining in eight restaurants; • Approximately 55,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Dior,Dunhill, Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Graff, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Jaegar-LeCoultre, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Piaget, Prada, Roger Dubuis,Rolex, Tiffany, Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu, Ermenegildo Zegna and others; • Recreation and leisure facilities, including two health clubs and spas, a salon, a pool; and • Lounges and meeting facilities.In response to our evaluation of our Macau Operations and the reactions of our guests, we have made and expect to continue to make enhancements andrefinements to this resort complex. During 2012, we converted certain storage and office areas to two new retail outlets, enhanced our fountain show in the frontof the hotel, and converted some of our employee training rooms to gaming space.Future DevelopmentOn May 2, 2012, the land concession contract for approximately 51 acres of land in the Cotai area of Macau was gazetted, evidencing the final step inthe granting of the land concession. We are constructing a full scale integrated resort containing a casino, luxury hotel, convention, retail, entertainment andfood and beverage offerings on this land. We estimate the project budget to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion. We expect to enter into a guaranteedmaximum price contract for the construction costs in the first half of 2013. We expect to open our resort in Cotai during the first half of 2016.We continually seek out new opportunities for additional gaming or related businesses, in the United States, and worldwide. We recently filed gamingapplications and plan to participate in the competitive bidding process for a gaming license in both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as part of our strategy toexpand in select markets. In addition, we are exploring various international jurisdictions for expansion opportunities.Results of OperationsThe table below presents our net revenues (amounts in thousands). Our results for the years presented are not comparable as the years endedDecember 31, 2012 and 2011 includes full year of operations for Encore at Wynn Macau which opened on April 21, 2010. For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Net Revenues: Las Vegas Operations $1,486,830 $1,480,719 $1,296,064 Macau Operations 3,667,454 3,789,073 2,888,634 $5,154,284 $5,269,792 $4,184,698 Reliance on only two resort complexes (in two geographic regions) for our operating cash flow exposes us to certain risks that competitors, whoseoperations are more geographically diversified, may be better able to 46Table of Contentscontrol. In addition to the concentration of operations in two resort complexes, many of our customers are premium gaming customers who wager on credit,thus exposing us to increased credit risk. High-end gaming also increases the potential for variability in our results.Operating MeasuresCertain key operating statistics specific to the gaming industry are included in our discussion of our operational performance for the periods for which aConsolidated Statement of Income is presented. There are two methods used to calculate win percentage in the casino industry. In Las Vegas and in the generalcasino in Macau, customers usually purchase cash chips at the gaming tables. The cash and net markers used to purchase the cash chips are deposited in thegaming table’s drop box. This is the base of measurement that we use in the casino at our Las Vegas Operations and in the general casino at our MacauOperations for calculating win percentage.In our VIP casino in Macau, customers primarily purchase non-negotiable chips, commonly referred to as rolling chips, from the casino cage and thereis no deposit into a gaming table drop box from chips purchased from the cage. Non-negotiable chips can only be used to make wagers. Winning wagers arepaid in cash chips. The loss of the non-negotiable chips in the VIP casino is recorded as turnover and provides a base for calculating VIP casino winpercentage. Because of this difference in chip purchase activity, the measurement base used in the general casino is not the same that is used in the VIP casino.It is customary in Macau to measure VIP casino play using this rolling chip method. For 2012, our expected win as a percentage of turnover was 2.7% to3.0%.The measurement method in Las Vegas and in the general casino in Macau tracks the initial purchase of chips at the table while the measurementmethod in our VIP casino in Macau tracks the sum of all losing wagers. Accordingly, the base measurement in the VIP casino is much larger than Las Vegasand the general casino in Macau. As a result, the expected win percentage with the same amount of gaming win is smaller in the VIP casino in Macau whencompared to Las Vegas and the general casino in Macau.Even though both use the same measurement method, we experience different table games win percentages in Las Vegas and the general casino in Macau.This difference is primarily due to the difference in the mix of table games and customer playing habits between the two casinos. Each type of table game hasits own theoretical win percentage. For 2012, our expected table games win percentage in Las Vegas was 21% to 24%. Our expected table games win percentagein the general casino at Wynn Macau, which we have periodically revised based on our experience since the opening of the Encore at Wynn Macau expansion,was 28% to 30%.Below are definitions of the statistics discussed: • Table games win is the amount of drop or turnover that is retained and recorded as casino revenue. • Drop is the amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in a gaming table’s drop box. • Turnover is the sum of all losing rolling chip wagers within our Macau VIP program. • Rolling chips are identifiable chips that are used to track VIP wagering volume (turnover) for purposes of calculating incentives. • Slot win is the amount of handle (representing the total amount wagered) that is retained by us and is recorded as casino revenue. • Average Daily Rate (“ADR”) is calculated by dividing total room revenue including the retail value of promotional allowances (less service charges,if any) by total rooms occupied, including complimentary rooms. • Revenue per Available Room (“REVPAR”) is calculated by dividing total room revenue including the retail value of promotional allowances (lessservice charges, if any) by total rooms available. • Occupancy is calculated by dividing total occupied rooms, including complimentary rooms, by the total rooms available. 47Table of ContentsFinancial results for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011.RevenuesNet revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 are comprised of $4,034.8 million in casino revenues (78.3% of total net revenues) and $1,119.5million of net non-casino revenues (21.7% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 are comprised of $4,190.5 million incasino revenues (79.5% of total net revenues) and $1,079.3 million of net non-casino revenues (20.5% of total net revenues).Casino revenues are primarily comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. Casino revenues for the year endedDecember 31, 2012 of $4,034.8 million represents a $155.7 million (3.7%) decrease from casino revenues of $4,190.5 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2011. Our Las Vegas Operations experienced a $32.9 million (5.3%) decrease in casino revenues to $592.3 million, compared to the prior yearcasino revenues of $625.2 million due to a decrease in our table games win percentage (before discounts). Our Macau Operations experienced a $122.8 million(3.4%) decrease in casino revenues to $3,442.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to the prior year due to lower turnover and holdpercentage in our VIP casino.The table below sets forth key gaming statistics related to our Las Vegas and Macau operations. Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 Increase/(Decrease) PercentChange (amounts in thousands) Las Vegas Operations: Drop $2,591,833 $2,366,711 $225,122 9.5% Table games win % 21.9% 24.9% (3.0) pts — Slot machine handle $2,908,678 $2,738,261 $170,417 6.2% Slot machine win $177,420 $170,027 $7,393 4.3% Macau Operations: VIP Casino VIP turnover $119,251,854 $123,099,838 $(3,847,984) (3.1)% VIP win as a % of turnover 2.84% 2.93% (0.09) pts — General Casino Drop $2,764,664 $2,769,284 $(4,620) (0.2)% Table games win % 30.5% 28.4% 2.1 pts — Slot machine handle $4,697,463 $5,400,697 $(703,234) (13.0)% Slot machine win $247,020 $277,124 $(30,104) (10.9)% For the year ended December 31, 2012, room revenues were $480 million, an increase of $7.9 million (1.7%) compared to prior year room revenue of$472.1 million. Room revenue at our Las Vegas Operations increased $8.3 million (2.3%) to $362.3 million compared to the prior year room revenue of $354million. In Las Vegas, we experienced an increase in room rates during the year ended December 31, 2012, however our occupancy rate decreased 3.2percentage points, both compared to the prior year. We were able to achieve an increase in ADR as we adjusted rates to attract a higher quality customer whowould take advantage of all aspects of our resort. Room revenue at our Macau Operations did not change significantly during the year ended December 31,2012. 48Table of ContentsThe table below sets forth key operating measures related to room revenue. Years EndedDecember 31, 2012 2011 Average Daily Rate Las Vegas $252 $242 Macau 315 315 Occupancy Las Vegas 82.9% 86.1% Macau 93.0% 91.8% REVPAR Las Vegas $209 $208 Macau 293 289 Other non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012, included food and beverage revenues of $588.4 million, retail revenues of $261.6million, entertainment revenues of $81.8 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of $73.8 million. Other non-gaming revenues forthe year ended December 31, 2011, included food and beverage revenues of $547.7 million, retail revenues of $260.8 million, entertainment revenues of$82.2 million, and other revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of $71.8 million. Food and beverage revenues at our Las Vegas Operationsincreased $36.3 million (8%), while our Macau Operations increased $4.4 million (4.8%), as compared to the prior year. The increase in Las Vegas is dueprimarily to strong business in our beach club and nightclubs. Retail revenues at our Macau Operations increased $2.6 million (1.5%), while retail at our LasVegas Operations decreased by $1.8 million (2.1%). The increase at Wynn Macau is due primarily to strong same-store sales growth combined with newstores from the first half of 2012. Retail revenues at our Las Vegas Operations decreased as we reconfigured the Encore retail area and rebranded several retailoutlets. Entertainment revenues decreased $0.4 million (0.5%) from the prior year primarily due to a Las Vegas show that ended its run in November 2012 andanother Las Vegas show that ended in April 2011.Departmental, Administrative and Other ExpensesFor the year ended December 31, 2012, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $2,626.8 million, room expenses of $126.5 million, foodand beverage expenses of $308.4 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $189.8 million. Also included are general and administrative expensesof approximately $441.7 million and $18.1 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. For the year ended December 31, 2011,departmental expenses included casino expenses of $2,686.4 million, room expenses of $125.3 million, food and beverage expenses of $283.9 million, andentertainment, retail and other expenses of $214.4 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $389.1 million andapproximately $33.8 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Casino expenses have decreased during the year ended December 31,2012 due to lower volume which caused lower junket commission expense and lower gaming taxes at our Macau Operations (where we incur a gaming tax andother levies at a rate totaling 39% in accordance with the concession agreement). Although our room revenues increased $7.9 million (1.7%), room expensesincreased only $1.2 million (1%) as the revenue increase was driven primarily by increased ADR. Food and beverage expenses increased over the prior yearprimarily due to additional nightclub promotional costs in Las Vegas. The decrease in entertainment, retail and other expenses was driven by the conversion ofcertain owned retail stores to leased outlets in Macau resulting in lower cost of sales. General and administrative expense increased primarily due to legal andother costs incurred related to the share redemption and litigation with a former stockholder, higher advertising costs, development and other activities. Theprovision for doubtful accounts decreased during the year ended December 31, 2012 as we recorded an adjustment of $30.9 million that benefitted our reserveestimates for casino accounts receivable based on the results of historical collection patterns and current collection trends. 49Table of ContentsPre-opening costsWe began to incur pre-opening costs during October 2012 related to the design and planning for our resort in the Cotai area of Macau. We expect our pre-opening costs to increase in the future as construction and development of our resort in Cotai continues toward the expected completion in the first half of2016. There were no pre-opening expenses incurred during the year ended December 31, 2011.Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2012, was $373.2 million compared to $398 million for the year ended December 31,2011. Depreciation expense decreased due to assets with a 5-year life being fully depreciated as of September 2011 at our Macau Operations and assets with athree and six year life becoming fully depreciated throughout 2011 at our Las Vegas Operations.During the construction of our resorts, costs incurred in the construction of the buildings, improvements to land and the purchases of assets for use inoperations were capitalized. Once these resorts opened, their assets were placed into service and we began recognizing the associated depreciation expense.Depreciation expenses will continue throughout the estimated useful lives of these assets. In addition, we continually evaluate the useful life of our property andequipment, intangibles and other assets and adjust them when warranted.The maximum useful life of assets at our Macau Operations is the remaining life of the gaming concession or land concession, which currently expire inJune 2022 and August 2029, respectively. Consequently, depreciation related to our Macau Operations is charged on an accelerated basis when compared toour Las Vegas Operations.Property charges and otherProperty charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2012, were $40 million compared to $130.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2012 include a remodel of two Las Vegas restaurants, charges associated with the termination of aLas Vegas show that ended its run in November 2012, charges associated with the reconfiguration of Las Vegas retail areas and miscellaneous renovations andabandonments at our resorts.Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2011 include a charge of $109.6 million reflecting the present value of a charitablecontribution made by Wynn Macau to the University of Macau Development Foundation. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May2011, and a commitment for additional donations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive, for a total of $135 million.The amount reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income has been discounted using our then estimated borrowing rate over the timeperiod of the remaining committed payments. Also included are the write off of certain off-site golf memberships by Wynn Las Vegas, miscellaneousrenovations and abandonments at our resorts, including modifications of the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau retail esplanades, closure of theBlush nightclub and the write off of certain costs related to a show that ended its run in Las Vegas in April 2011.Other non-operating costs and expensesInterest income was $12.5 million and $7.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This increase in mainly due tohigher cash balances during 2012. During 2012 and 2011, our short-term investment strategy has been to preserve capital while retaining sufficient liquidity.Beginning in April 2011, we have invested in certain corporate bond securities and commercial paper, in addition to holding money-market accounts, U.S.Treasury Bills and bank time deposits with a maturity of three months or less, which has contributed to the increase in interest income.Interest expense was $288.8 million, net of capitalized interest of $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $229.9 million, net ofcapitalized interest of $0, for the year ended 50Table of ContentsDecember 31, 2011. Our interest expense increased compared to the prior year primarily due to the issuance of the $1.94 billion Redemption Note by WynnResorts, the issuance of the Wynn Las Vegas $900 million 5/% first mortgage notes in March 2012, and the increase in the Wynn Macau term loan offsetby the reduction of $370.9 million in Wynn Las Vegas term loan borrowings, all as described in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 8—“Long-Term Debt”.Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as an increase (decrease) in swap fair value in each period. We recorded a gain of $1million for the year ended December 31, 2012, resulting from the changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps during the year. For the year endedDecember 31, 2011, we recorded a gain of $14.2 million resulting from the increase in the fair value of interest rate swaps between December 31, 2010 andDecember 31, 2011. For further information on our interest rate swaps, see Item 7A—“Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”Income TaxesFor the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a tax expense of $4.3 million. Our income tax expense is primarily related to the timing of thepayment of dividends from Macau, stock option exercises and capital expenditures. Since June 30, 2010, we have no longer considered our portion of the taxearnings and profits of Wynn Macau, Limited to be permanently reinvested. No additional U.S. tax provision has been made with respect to amounts notconsidered permanently reinvested as we anticipate that U.S. foreign tax credits should be sufficient to eliminate any U.S. tax provision relating to suchrepatriation. We have not provided deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on temporary differences which are considered indefinitelyreinvested. On November 30, 2010, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a second 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12% Complementary Tax on casino gamingprofits, thereby exempting the casino gaming profits of Wynn Macau, S.A. through December 31, 2015. Accordingly, we were exempted from the payment ofapproximately $87.1 million and $82.7 million in such taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our non-gaming profits remainsubject to the Macau Complementary Tax and casino winnings remain subject to the Macau Special Gaming tax and other levies at a rate totaling 39% inaccordance with our concession agreement.In April 2012, the Company reached an agreement with the Appellate division of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regarding issues raised during theexamination of the 2006 through 2009 U.S. income tax returns. The settlement with the Appellate division did not impact the Company’s unrecognized taxbenefits. The settlement of the 2006 through 2009 examination issues resulted in a cash tax payment of $1.3 million and the utilization of $3.1 million and$0.9 million in foreign tax credit and general business credit carryforwards, respectively.During December 2012, the IRS completed an examination of the Company’s 2010 U.S. income tax return and had no changes. For tax years 2011 and2012, the Company is participating in the IRS Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). Under the CAP program, the IRS and the taxpayer work together ina pre-filing environment to examine transactions and issues and thus complete the tax examination before the tax return is filed. In February 2013, theCompany received notification that it had been accepted into the IRS CAP for the 2013 tax year. The Company believes the IRS will complete their examinationof the 2011 tax year in the next 12 months. The Company does not expect a change in its unrecognized tax benefits as a result of the completion of theexamination.In July 2012, the Macau Finance Bureau commenced an examination of the 2008 Macau income tax return of Wynn Macau, S.A. In November 2012,the Company received the results of the examination. While no additional tax was due, adjustments were made to the Company’s foreign net operating losscarryforwards.In January 2013, the Macau Finance Bureau examined the 2009 and 2010 Macau income tax returns of Palo Real Estate Company Limited, which is aco-holder of the land concession for the resort in Cotai. The exam resulted in no change to the tax returns. 51 38Table of ContentsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interestsIn October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange ofHong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of its common stock through an initial public offering. We recorded netincome attributable to noncontrolling interests of $226.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $211.7 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2011. This represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of net income from Wynn Macau, Limited for each year.Financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010.RevenuesNet revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011 are comprised of $4,190.5 million in casino revenues (79.5% of total net revenues) and $1,079.3million of net non-casino revenues (20.5% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010 are comprised of $3,245.1 million incasino revenues (77.5% of total net revenues) and $939.6 million of net non-casino revenues (22.5% of total net revenues).Casino revenues are primarily comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. Casino revenues for the year endedDecember 31, 2011 of $4,190.5 million represents a $945.4 million (29.1%) increase from casino revenues of $3,245.1 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2010. Our Las Vegas Operations experienced a $90.9 million (17%) increase in casino revenues to $625.2 million, compared to the prior yearcasino revenues of $534.3 million due to a 9.9% increase in drop and an increase in our average table games win percentage. Our Macau Operationsexperienced a $854.5 million (31.5%) increase in casino revenues to $3,565.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to the prior yearcasino revenue of $2,710.8 million due a 34.9% increase in turnover in our VIP casino offset by a lower win percentage.The table below sets forth key gaming statistics related to our Las Vegas and Macau operations. Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 Increase/(Decrease) PercentChange (amounts in thousands) Las Vegas Operations: Drop $2,366,711 $2,152,846 $213,865 9.9% Table games win % 24.9% 22.2% 2.7 pts — Slot machine handle $2,738,261 $2,734,912 $3,349 0.1% Slot machine win $170,027 $158,912 $11,115 7.0% Macau Operations: VIP Casino VIP turnover $123,099,838 $91,283,674 $31,816,164 34.9% VIP win as a % of turnover 2.93% 3.0% (0.07) pts — General Casino Drop $2,769,284 $2,344,706 $424,578 18.1% Table games win % 28.4% 23.6% 4.8% — Slot machine handle $5,400,697 $4,206,886 $1,193,811 28.4% Slot machine win $277,124 $218,486 $58,638 26.8% For the year ended December 31, 2011, room revenues were $472.1 million, an increase of $71.8 million (17.9%) compared to prior year room revenueof $400.3 million. Room revenue at our Las Vegas Operations increased $45.6 million (14.8%) compared to the prior year. In Las Vegas, we experienced anincrease in room rates during the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to the prior year, with a 1.9 percentage point decrease in occupancy rate. We wereable to achieve an increase in ADR as we adjusted rates to attract a higher quality customer who would take advantage of all aspects of our resort. Roomrevenue at our Macau Operations 52Table of Contentsincreased $26.2 million (28.5%) due to increases in both occupancy rate and room rates compared to the prior year, as well as the inclusion of a full year ofthe 414 additional suites added with the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau in April 2010.The table below sets forth key operating measures related to room revenue. Years EndedDecember 31, 2011 2010 Average Daily Rate Las Vegas $242 $210 Macau 315 291 Occupancy Las Vegas 86.1% 88.0% Macau 91.8% 87.8% REVPAR Las Vegas $208 $185 Macau 289 256 Other non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011, included food and beverage revenues of $547.7 million, retail revenues of $260.8million, entertainment revenues of $82.2 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of $71.8 million. Other non-gaming revenues forthe year ended December 31, 2010, included food and beverage revenues of $488.1 million, retail revenues of $214.6 million, entertainment revenues of $72million, and other revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of $67.7 million. Food and beverage revenues at our Las Vegas Operations increased$37.5 million (9.0%), while our Macau Operations increased $22.1 million (31.3%), as compared to the prior year. The increase in Las Vegas is dueprimarily to business in our nightclubs including the full year of operations for the Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub (which opened in May 2010)and increases in our catering and restaurant business. The increase in Macau is due to increased visitation to our resort and a full year of operations fromEncore at Wynn Macau which opened in April 2010. Retail revenues at our Macau Operations increased $42.6 million (32.3%), while retail at our Las VegasOperations increased by $3.6 million (4.3%). The increase at Wynn Macau is due primarily to strong same-store sales growth and the addition of three newboutiques at Encore at Wynn Macau. Entertainment revenues increased $10.2 million (14.1%) over the prior year primarily due to increased revenue fromGarth Brooks, who performs in the Encore Theater, and the Sinatra “Dance with Me” show, both in Las Vegas. The Sinatra “Dance with Me” show ended itsrun on April 23, 2011.Departmental, Administrative and Other ExpensesFor the year ended December 31, 2011, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $2,686.4 million, room expenses of $125.3 million, foodand beverage expenses of $283.9 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $214.4 million. Also included are general and administrative expensesof approximately $389.1 million and $33.8 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. For the year ended December 31, 2010,departmental expenses included casino expenses of $2,100.1 million, room expenses of $122.3 million, food and beverage expenses of $272.7 million, andentertainment, retail and other expenses of $204.6 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $391.3 million andapproximately $28.3 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Casino expenses have increased during the year ended December 31,2011 due to an increase in casino revenues at both of our Las Vegas Operations and at our Macau Operations (where we incur a gaming tax and other levies ata rate totaling 39% in accordance with the concession agreement). Although our room revenues increased 17.9%, room expenses increased only 2.5% as therevenue increase was driven primarily by increased ADR. Food and beverage and entertainment, retail and other expenses increased commensurate with theincrease in revenues. The increase in the provision for doubtful accounts relates primarily to Wynn Las Vegas and is a result of the higher casino revenue baseexperienced during the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to the prior year. 53Table of ContentsPre-opening costsWe incurred no pre-opening costs during the year ended December 31, 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred $9.5 million of pre-opening costs primarily related to Encore at Wynn Macau which opened on April 21, 2010 and the Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub whichopened in Las Vegas on May 28, 2010.Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2011, was $398 million compared to $405.6 million for the year ended December 31,2010. While there was little change between periods, depreciation expense decreased due to assets with a 5-year life being fully depreciated as of September2011 at Wynn Macau and assets with a 5-year life being fully depreciated as of April 2010 at Wynn Las Vegas. These decreases were offset by additionaldepreciation for the assets of Encore at Wynn Macau which were placed into service in April 2010 and the assets of the Encore Beach Club and SurrenderNightclub in Las Vegas which were placed into service in May 2010.During the construction of our resorts, costs incurred in the construction of the buildings, improvements to land and the purchases of assets for use inoperations were capitalized. Once these resorts opened, their assets were placed into service and we began recognizing the associated depreciation expense.Depreciation expenses will continue throughout the estimated useful lives of these assets. In addition, we continually evaluate the useful life of our property andequipment, intangibles and other assets and adjust them when warranted.The maximum useful life of assets at our Macau Operations is the remaining life of the gaming concession or land concession, which currently expire inJune 2022 and August 2029, respectively. Consequently, depreciation related to our Macau Operations is charged on an accelerated basis when compared toour Las Vegas Operations.Property charges and otherProperty charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2011, were $130.6 million compared to $25.2 million for the year ended December 31,2010. Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2011 include a charge of $109.6 million reflecting the present value of a charitablecontribution made by Wynn Macau to the University of Macau Development Foundation. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May2011, and a commitment for additional donations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive, for a total of $135 million.The amount reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income has been discounted using our then estimated borrowing rate over the timeperiod of the remaining committed payments. Also included are the write off of certain off-site golf memberships by Wynn Las Vegas, miscellaneousrenovations and abandonments at our resorts, including modifications of the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau retail esplanades, closure of theBlush nightclub and the write off of certain costs related to a show that ended its run in Las Vegas in April 2011.Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2010, include a contract termination payment of $14.9 million related to a managementcontract for certain of the nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas and miscellaneous renovations, abandonments and gain/loss on sale of equipment at our resorts.Other non-operating costs and expensesInterest income was $7.7 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2011 and 2010, our short-term investment strategy has been to preserve capital while retaining sufficient liquidity. While the majority of our short-term investments were primarily inmoney market accounts, U.S. Treasury Bills and time deposits with a maturity of three months or less, beginning in April 2011 54Table of Contentswe have invested in certain corporate bond securities and commercial paper which contributed to the increase in interest income.Interest expense was $229.9 million, net of capitalized interest of $0, for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $222.9 million, net ofcapitalized interest of $7.2 million, for the year ended December 31, 2010. Our interest expense increased compared to the prior year primarily due to adecrease in interest capitalized and an increase in interest rates on our first mortgage notes, offset by a decrease in amounts outstanding under our Wynn LasVegas and Wynn Macau bank credit revolving facilities compared to the prior year.Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as an increase (decrease) in swap fair value in each period. We recorded a gain of $14.2million for the year ended December 31, 2011, resulting from the increase in the fair value of our interest rate swaps from December 31, 2010 to December 31,2011. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded an expense of $0.9 million resulting from the decrease in the fair value of interest rate swaps betweenDecember 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010. For further information on our interest rate swaps, see Item 7A—“Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures aboutMarket Risk.”In April 2010, we completed an exchange offer for a portion of our outstanding 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes (the “2014 Notes”). In connection with thatexchange offer, the direct costs incurred with third parties of $4.4 million were expensed. In August 2010, we completed a tender offer for the then outstanding2014 Notes and subsequent call of all the remaining amounts once the tender was completed. In connection with this transaction, we recorded a loss onextinguishment of debt of $63 million. This included the tender offer consideration, the call premium and the related write off of the unamortized debt issuecosts and original issue discount.Income TaxesFor the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded a tax benefit of $19.5 million. Our income tax benefit was primarily related to tax benefits resultingfrom an increase in our deferred tax assets, a decrease in our liability for uncertain tax positions as the result of the statute of limitations lapse reduced byforeign taxes assessable on the dividends of Wynn Macau, S.A. and foreign tax provisions related to our international marketing offices. Since June 30, 2010,we have no longer considered our portion of the tax earnings and profits of Wynn Macau, Limited to be permanently reinvested. No additional U.S. taxprovision was made with respect to amounts not considered permanently reinvested as we anticipated that U.S. foreign tax credits would be sufficient toeliminate any U.S. tax provision relating to such repatriation. To the extent that book earnings exceed the tax earnings and profits of Wynn Macau, Limited,such excess was considered permanently reinvested.Effective September 6, 2006, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12% Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits. OnNovember 30, 2010, Wynn Macau, S.A. received an additional 5-year exemption through December 31, 2015. Accordingly, we were exempted from thepayment of approximately $82.7 million and $64.4 million in such taxes for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Our non-gamingprofits remain subject to the Macau Complementary Tax and casino winnings remain subject to the Macau Special Gaming tax and other levies at a ratetotaling 39% in accordance with our concession agreement.During the year ended December 31, 2011, Wynn Macau, S.A. received the results of the Macau Finance Bureau’s examination of its 2006 and 2007Macau Complementary Tax returns and filed an appeal related to the examination’s disallowance of certain deductions claimed in its 2006 MacauComplementary Tax Return. In August 2011, the 2006 Macau tax issues under appeal were resolved. As part of the settlement, the Company paid $1.1 millionin Macau Complementary tax substantially all of which was provided for in prior years. As the result of the resolution of these Macau tax issues andexpiration of the statute of limitations for 2006 Macau 55Table of ContentsComplementary tax assessments on December 31, 2011, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased $10.8 million.Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsIn October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange ofHong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of its common stock through an initial public offering. We recorded netincome attributable to noncontrolling interests of $211.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $156.5 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2010. This represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of net income from Wynn Macau, Limited for each year.Adjusted Property EBITDAWe use adjusted property EBITDA to manage the operating results of our segments. Adjusted property EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes,depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other, corporate expenses, intercompany golf course and water rights leases, stock-basedcompensation, and other non-operating income and expenses, and includes equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates. Adjusted property EBITDA ispresented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because we believe that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, ofgaming companies. We use adjusted property EBITDA as a measure of the operating performance of our segments and to compare the operating performanceof our properties with those of our competitors. We also present adjusted property EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to measure acompany’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reportedEBITDA as a supplement to financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In order to view the operations oftheir casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including us, have historically excluded from their EBITDA calculations pre-opening expenses,property charges, corporate expenses and stock-based compensation that do not relate to the management of specific casino properties. However, adjustedproperty EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows fromoperating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Unlike net income, adjustedproperty EBITDA does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. Wehave significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other non-recurring charges,which are not reflected in adjusted property EBITDA. Also, our calculation of adjusted property EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods usedby other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.The following table (amounts in thousands) summarizes adjusted property EBITDA for our Las Vegas and Macau Operations as reviewed bymanagement and summarized in Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements “– Note 17” Segment Information.” That footnote also presents areconciliation of adjusted property EBITDA to net income. Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Las Vegas $408,472 $439,036 $270,299 Macau 1,167,340 1,196,232 892,686 Total Adjusted Property EBITDA $1,575,812 $1,635,268 $1,162,985 During 2012, our Macau Operations were negatively impacted by lower turnover and hold percentage in the VIP casino. Our Las Vegas Operations werenegatively impacted by lower table games win percentage (before discounts) when compared to 2011. Results for both Las Vegas and Macau were positivelyimpacted by a credit 56Table of Contentstaken to the provision for doubtful accounts as we recorded an adjustment to our reserve estimates based on the results of historical collection patterns andcurrent collection trends. Refer to the discussions above regarding the specific details of our results of operations.Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCash Flow from OperationsOur operating cash flows primarily consist of our operating income generated by our Las Vegas and Macau operations (excluding depreciation and othernon-cash charges), interest paid, and changes in working capital accounts such as receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses, and payables. Our table gamesplay both in Macau and Las Vegas is a mix of cash play and credit play, while our slot machine play is conducted primarily on a cash basis. A portion of ourtable games revenue is attributable to the play of a limited number of premium international customers that gamble on credit. The ability to collect these gamingreceivables may impact our operating cash flow for the period. Our rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment, retail, and other revenue is conductedprimarily on a cash basis or as a trade receivable. Accordingly, operating cash flows will be impacted by changes in operating income and accountsreceivables.Net cash provided from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.2 billion compared to $1.5 billion provided by operations for the yearended December 31, 2011. This decrease is primarily due to lower casino department profitability and changes in ordinary working capital accounts such asaccounts payable and accrued expenses.Investing ActivitiesCapital expenditures were approximately $241 million, $184.1 million and $283.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010,respectively. During 2012, our capital expenditures included a one-time payment of $50 million in consideration of an unrelated third party’s relinquishmentof certain rights in and to any future development on the Cotai land as well as approximately $70 million of site preparation costs for our Cotai land andvarious renovations at our resorts including the remodel of two Las Vegas restaurants and the conversion of certain storage and office areas in Macau to twonew retail outlets. During 2011, our capital expenditures primarily related to the room and suite remodel at Wynn Las Vegas, a new high limit slot salon, newLas Vegas Tower Suites lobby and lounge and other property remodels. In addition, 2011 includes a $62.5 million initial payment pursuant to the terms of aland concession in Macau. For the year ended December 31, 2010 our capital expenditures related primarily to the construction cost associated with Encore atWynn Macau, which opened in April 2010, and the Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub, which opened in May 2010.During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we invested $183.5 million and $316.5 million in corporate debt securities and commercialpaper, respectively.Financing ActivitiesLas Vegas OperationsOn March 12, 2012, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (together the “Issuers”) issued, in a private offering, $900 millionaggregate principal amount of 5 /% first mortgage notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of March 12, 2012 (the “2022Indenture”). A portion of the proceeds were used to repay all amounts outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas term loan facilities. In October 2012, the Issuerscommenced an offer to exchange all of the 2012 notes for notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The exchange offer closed onNovember 6, 2012.The 2022 Notes will mature on March 15, 2022 and bear interest at the rate of 5 /% per annum. The Issuers may redeem all or a portion of the 2022Notes at any time on or after March 15, 2017, at a premium decreasing ratably to zero, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, prior to March 15,2015, the Issuers may 57 38 38Table of Contentsredeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes with the net proceeds of one or more qualified equity contributions made to the Issuersby their parent, Wynn Resorts, Limited. The 2022 Notes are also subject to mandatory redemption requirements imposed by gaming laws and regulations ofgaming authorities in Nevada.The 2022 Indenture contains covenants limiting the Issuers’ and the Issuers’ restricted subsidiaries’ ability to: pay dividends or distributions orrepurchase equity; incur additional debt; make investments; create liens on assets to secure debt; enter into transactions with affiliates; issue stock of, ormember’s interests in, subsidiaries; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; engage in other businesses; merge or consolidate with another company; transferand sell assets; issue disqualified stock; create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries; and designate restricted and unrestrictedsubsidiaries. These covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.The 2022 Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with the Issuers’ outstanding 7/% first mortgage notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”), the 7/%first mortgage notes due 2020 (“7/% 2020 Notes”) and the 7/% first mortgage notes due 2020 (the “7/% 2020 Notes” and, together with the 2017 Notesand the 7/% 2020 Notes, the “Existing Notes”).On March 12, 2012, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC entered into an eighth amendment (“Amendment No. 8”) to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement(the “Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement”). Amendment No. 8 amends the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement to, among other things, permit the issuance ofthe 2022 Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, Wynn Las Vegas prepaid all term loans under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement,terminated all of its revolving credit commitments that were due to expire in 2013, and terminated all but $100 million of its revolving credit commitmentsexpiring in 2015. In connection with this transaction, Wynn Las Vegas expensed deferred financing costs of $4.8 million.On September 17, 2012, Wynn Las Vegas terminated the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement and, in accordance with the respective Indentures, the liens(other than the Holdings pledge) on the assets of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and its subsidiaries securing, and the subsidiary guarantees of, the 2017 Notes, the7/% 2020 Notes, the 7/% 2020 Notes and the 2022 Notes were released. No loans were outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement at the timeof termination. Prior to such termination, certain letters of credit in which lenders had participated pursuant to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement werereallocated to a separate, unsecured letter of credit facility provided by Deutsche Bank, A.G. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC did not incur any early terminationpenalties in connection with the termination.In connection with the termination, the Company expensed $2.6 million of previously deferred financing costs and third party fees related to the WynnLas Vegas Credit Agreement.For more information on our outstanding first mortgage notes, see Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 8 “Long Term Debt.”Macau OperationsDuring the year ended December 31, 2012, Wynn Macau, S.A. repaid $150.4 million of borrowings under the Wynn Macau Senior Revolving CreditFacility. On June 27, 2012, the Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility matured with an outstanding balance of $0.On July 31, 2012, Wynn Macau, amended and restated its credit facilities, dated September 14, 2004 (as so amended and restated, the “AmendedWynn Macau Credit Facilities”), and appointed Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch as intercreditor agent, facilities agent and security agent. TheAmended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities took effect on July 31, 2012 and expand availability under Wynn Macau’s senior secured bank facility to US$2.3billion equivalent, consisting of a US$750 million equivalent fully funded senior secured term loan facility and a US$1.55 billion equivalent senior securedrevolving credit facility. Wynn Macau also has the 58 78 78 78 34 34 78 78 34Table of Contentsability to upsize the total senior secured facilities by an additional US$200 million pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Amended Wynn Macau CreditFacilities. Borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities, which consist of both Hong Kong Dollar and United States Dollar tranches, wereused to refinance Wynn Macau’s existing indebtedness, and will be used to fund the design, development, construction and pre-opening expenses of WynnCotai, and for general corporate purposes.The term loan facility matures in July 2018, and the revolving credit facility matures in July 2017. The principal amount of the term loan is required tobe repaid in two equal installments in July 2017 and July 2018. The senior secured facilities will bear interest for the first six months after closing at LIBORor HIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% and thereafter will be subject to LIBOR or HIBOR plus a margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% based on Wynn Macau’sleverage ratio.Borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities are guaranteed by Palo Real Estate Company Limited (“Palo”), a subsidiary of WynnMacau, S.A., and by certain subsidiaries of the Company that own equity interests in Wynn Macau, S.A., and are secured by substantially all of the assetsof Wynn Macau, S.A., the equity interests in Wynn Macau, S.A. and substantially all of the assets of Palo.In connection with amending the Wynn Macau credit facilities, we expensed $17.7 million and capitalized $33.2 million of financing costs.The Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain a requirement that the Company must make mandatory repayments of indebtedness from specifiedpercentages of excess cash flow. If the Wynn Macau subsidiary has a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities,of greater than 4.0 to 1, such repayment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined in the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. If the ConsolidatedLeverage Ratio is equal or less than 4.0 to 1, then no excess cash flow prepayment is required. Based on current estimates the Company does not believe thatthe Wynn Macau Consolidated Leverage Ratio during the year ending December 31, 2013 will exceed 4.0 to 1. Accordingly, the Company does not expect tomake any mandatory repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2013.The Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain customary covenants restricting certain activities including, but not limited to: the incurrence ofadditional indebtedness, the incurrence or creation of liens on any of its property, sales and leaseback transactions, the ability to dispose of assets, and makeloans or other investments. In addition, Wynn Macau was required by the financial covenants to maintain a Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended WynnMacau Credit Facilities, of not greater than 3.75 to 1 as of December 31, 2012, and an Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined, of not less than 2.00 to 1.Management believes that Wynn Macau was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2012.Capital ResourcesAt December 31, 2012, we had approximately $1.7 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $180.1 million of available-for-sale investments in foreignand domestic debt securities with maturities of up to 2 years. Our cash is available for operations, debt service and retirement, development activities, generalcorporate purposes and enhancements to our resorts. In addition, we had $99.2 million of restricted cash for Cotai related construction and development costs.Of these amounts, Wynn Macau, Limited and its subsidiaries held $1,351.4 million and $54.5 million in cash and available-for-sale investments,respectively, of which we own 72.3%. If our portion of this cash was repatriated to the U.S. on December 31, 2012, approximately one-third of this amountwould be subject to U.S. tax in the year of repatriation. Wynn Resorts, Limited, which is not a guarantor of the debt of its subsidiaries, held $225.4 million(including cash of its subsidiaries other than those of Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau) and $125.6 million of cash and available-for-sale investments,respectively. Wynn Las Vegas LLC held cash balances of $148.4 million.On September 17, 2012, Wynn Las Vegas terminated its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. No loans were outstanding at the time of termination.On September 18, 2012, Wynn Las Vegas distributed to Wynn Resorts, Limited, the Wynn Las Vegas golf course land, the related water rights, and $700million in cash. 59Table of ContentsOn July 31, 2012, Wynn Macau expanded its availability under the senior secured bank facility to US$2.3 billion equivalent, consisting of a US$750million equivalent fully funded senior secured term loan facility and a US$1.55 billion equivalent senior secured revolving credit facility. Wynn Macau alsohas the ability to upsize the total senior secured facilities by an additional US$200 million pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Amended Wynn MacauCredit Facilities. These borrowings were used to refinance Wynn Macau’s existing indebtedness, and will be used to fund the design, development,construction and pre-opening expenses of Wynn Cotai, and for general corporate purposes.We believe that cash flow from operations, availability under our Wynn Macau credit facility and our existing cash balances will be adequate to satisfyour anticipated uses of capital during 2013. If any additional financing became necessary, we cannot provide assurance that future borrowings will beavailable.Cash and cash equivalents include cash in bank and fixed deposits, investments in money market funds, domestic and foreign bank time deposits andcommercial paper, all with maturities of less than 90 days.Redemption Price Promissory NoteBased on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, we redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s 24,549,222 sharesof Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” our articles of incorporation authorize redemption at “fair value” of the shares heldby unsuitable persons. We engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair value calculation and concluded that a discount to the then currenttrading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the shares which are subject to the terms of an existing stockholderagreement. Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, we issued the Redemption Price Promissory Note (the “Redemption Note”) to Aruze USA, Inc., a formerstockholder and related party, in redemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of approximately $1.94 billion, matures onFebruary 18, 2022 and bears interest at the rate of 2% per annum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. Wemay, in our sole and absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of the principalor interest due under the Redemption Note. In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the sole andabsolute discretion of Wynn Resorts or as specifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinated inright of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations of WynnResorts and any of its affiliates in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature. Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporationand Kazuo Okada have challenged the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares and we are currently involved in litigation with those parties as well as relatedshareholder derivative litigation. The outcome of these various proceedings cannot be predicted. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of amaterial sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and could expose us to additional claims bythird parties, including current or former investors or regulators. Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce our profits and could limit our ability tooperate our business. See Item 1A—“Risk Factors”, Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” and Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16“Commitments and Contingencies”.Wynn Resorts, LimitedDuring the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, we paid cash dividends totaling $9.50 per share, $6.50 per share and $8.50 per share,respectively.Our Board of Directors has authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.7 billion. The repurchase program may include repurchases from timeto time through open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, and under plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the ExchangeAct. As of December 31, 2012, we had repurchased a cumulative total of 12,863,730 shares of our common stock for a net cost of $1.1 billion under theprogram, with no repurchases made during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010. 60Table of ContentsDuring 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased a total of 7,640 (no shares were purchased during the fourth quarter 2012) and 51,136 shares,respectively, in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock.Off Balance Sheet ArrangementsWe have not entered into any transactions with special purpose entities nor do we engage in any derivatives except for previously discussed interest rateswaps. We do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity. At December 31, 2012, we had unsecuredoutstanding letters of credit totaling $15.8 million.Contractual Obligations and CommitmentsThe following table summarizes our scheduled contractual commitments at December 31, 2012 (amounts in millions): Payments Due By Period LessThan1 Year 1 to 3Years 4 to 5Years After5 Years Total Long-term debt obligations $1.1 $2.8 $906.7 $4,885.0 $5,795.6 Fixed interest payments 256.5 513.0 506.4 696.8 1,972.7 Estimated variable interest payments[1] 24.7 49.3 44.0 7.1 125.1 Operating leases 5.8 8.7 4.1 3.9 22.5 Construction contracts and commitments 60.7 27.0 3.0 — 90.7 Leasehold interest in land 27.9 60.2 16.0 — 104.1 Employment agreements 44.8 53.9 17.5 15.2 131.4 Other[2] 64.1 69.1 47.7 119.9 300.8 Total commitments $485.6 $784.0 $1,545.4 $5,727.9 $8,542.9 [1]Amounts for all periods represent our estimated future interest payments on our debt facilities based upon amounts outstanding and LIBOR or HIBORrates at December 31, 2012. Such rates are at historical lows as of December 31, 2012. Actual rates will vary.[2]Other includes open purchase orders, future charitable contributions, land rent payments, fixed gaming tax payments in Macau and other contracts. Asfurther discussed in Item 8—“Financial Statements”, Note 15 “Income Taxes”, of this report, we had $84.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits as ofDecember 31, 2012. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the underlying tax positions, it is not practicable to assign this liability to any particular year andtherefore it is not included in the table above as of December 31, 2012.Other Liquidity MattersWynn Resorts is a holding company and, as a result, our ability to pay dividends is highly dependent on our ability to obtain funds and oursubsidiaries’ ability to provide funds to us. Restrictions imposed by our Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau debt instruments significantly restrict our abilityto pay dividends. Specifically, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries are restricted under the indentures governing the 2017 Notes, the 2020Notes, the New 2020 Notes and the 2022 Notes from making certain “restricted payments” as defined in the indentures. These restricted payments include thepayment of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. These restricted payments may not bemade unless certain financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. While the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contains similar restrictions,Wynn Macau is currently in compliance with all requirements, namely satisfaction of its leverage ratio, which must be met in order to pay dividends and ispresently able to pay dividends in accordance with the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. 61Table of ContentsWynn Las Vegas, LLC intends to fund its operations and capital requirements from operating cash flow. We cannot assure you; however, that our LasVegas Operations will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to be sufficient to enable us to service and repay Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s indebtednessand to fund its other liquidity needs. Similarly, we expect that Wynn Macau will fund Wynn Macau, S.A.’s debt service obligations with existing cash,operating cash flow and availability under the Wynn Macau Revolver. However, we cannot assure you that operating cash flows will be sufficient to do so. Wemay refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of the indebtedness onacceptable terms or at all.New business developments or other unforeseen events may occur, resulting in the need to raise additional funds. We continue to explore opportunities todevelop additional gaming or related businesses in domestic and international markets. There can be no assurances regarding the business prospects withrespect to any other opportunity. Any new development would require us to obtain additional financing. We may decide to conduct any such developmentthrough Wynn Resorts or through subsidiaries separate from the Las Vegas or Macau-related entities.The Company’s articles of incorporation provide that, to the extent required by the gaming authority making the determination of unsuitability or to theextent the Board of Directors determines, in its sole discretion, that a person is likely to jeopardize the Company’s or any affiliate’s application for, receipt of,approval for, right to the use of, or entitlement to, any gaming license, shares of Wynn Resorts’ capital stock that are owned or controlled by an unsuitableperson or its affiliates are subject to redemption by Wynn Resorts. The redemption price may be paid in cash, by promissory note or both, as required by theapplicable gaming authority and, if not, as we elect. Any promissory note that we issue to an unsuitable person or its affiliate in exchange for its shares couldincrease our debt to equity ratio and would increase our leverage ratio.On February 18, 2012, we issued a subordinated promissory note with a principal amount of approximately $1.9 billion in redemption of all of theshares of Wynn Resorts common stock held by Aruze USA, Inc. (the “Redemption Price Promissory Note”). For additional information on the redemption andthe Redemption Price Promissory Note, see Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 8 “Long Term Debt.”Critical Accounting Policies and EstimatesManagement’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources are based on our consolidated financialstatements. Our consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Asummary of our significant accounting policies are presented in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of our accounting policies requiremanagement to apply significant judgment in defining the appropriate assumptions integral to financial estimates. On an ongoing basis, management evaluatesthose estimates, including those relating to the estimated lives of depreciable assets, asset impairment, allowances for doubtful accounts, accruals for customerloyalty rewards, self-insurance, contingencies, litigation and other items. Judgments are based on historical experience, terms of existing contracts, industrytrends and information available from outside sources, as appropriate. However, by their nature, judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty,and therefore actual results could differ from our estimates.Development, Construction and Property and Equipment EstimatesDuring the construction and development of a resort, pre-opening or start-up costs are expensed when incurred. In connection with the construction anddevelopment of our resorts, significant start-up costs are incurred and charged to pre-opening costs through their respective openings. Once our resorts open,expenses associated with the opening of the resorts are no longer charged as pre-opening costs.During the construction and development stage, direct costs such as those incurred for the design and construction of our resorts, including applicableportions of interest, are capitalized. Accordingly, the recorded 62Table of Contentsamounts of property and equipment increase significantly during construction periods. Depreciation expense related to capitalized construction costs isrecognized when the related assets are placed in service. Upon the opening of our resorts, we began recognizing depreciation expense on the resort’s fixed assets.The remaining estimated useful lives of assets are periodically reviewed.Our leasehold interest in land in Macau under the land concession contract entered into in June 2004 is being amortized over 25 years, to the initial termof the concession contract, which currently terminates in August 2029. Depreciation on a majority of the assets comprising Wynn Macau commenced inSeptember of 2006, when Wynn Macau opened. The maximum useful life of assets at Wynn Macau is deemed to be the remaining life of the land concessionwhich currently expires in August 2029, or the gaming concession which currently expires in June 2022. Consequently, depreciation related to Wynn Macauwill generally be charged over shorter periods when compared to Wynn Las Vegas.Costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment retired orotherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in operating income.We also evaluate our property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with applicable accounting standards. For assetsto be disposed of, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable assetsales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used, we review for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. Inreviewing for impairment, we compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If theundiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, animpairment is recorded based on the fair value of the asset, typically measured using a discounted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development,future cash flows include remaining construction costs. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets to be disposed of or assets to be held and used,are recorded as operating expenses.Redemption Price Promissory NoteWe recorded the fair value of the Redemption Note at its estimated present value of approximately $1.94 billion in accordance with applicable accountingguidance. In determining this fair value, we considered the stated maturity of the Redemption Note, its stated interest rate, and the uncertainty of the relatedcash flows of the Redemption Note as well as the potential effects of the following: uncertainties surrounding the potential outcome and timing of pendinglitigation with Aruze USA, Inc. (see Item 8—“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”, Note 16 “Commitments and Contingencies.”); the outcome of on-going investigations by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; and other potential legal and regulatory actions. In addition, in the furtherance of various futurebusiness objectives, we considered our ability, at our sole option, to prepay the Redemption Note at any time in accordance with its terms without penalty.Accordingly, we reasonably determined that the estimated life of the Redemption Note could be less than the contractual life of the Redemption Note. Whenconsidering the appropriate rate of interest to be used to determine fair value for accounting purposes and in light of the uncertainty in the timing of the cashflows, we used observable inputs from a range of trading values of financial instruments with terms and lives similar to the estimated life and terms of theRedemption Note. As a result of this analysis, we concluded the Redemption Note’s stated rate of 2% approximated a market rate. A change in any of theassumptions discussed above could result in a change in the fair value of this Redemption Note and significantly impact our results of operations.Investments and Fair ValueWe have made investments in domestic and foreign corporate debt securities and commercial paper. Our investment policy requires investments to beinvestment grade and limits the amount of exposure to any one issuer with the objective of minimizing the potential risk of principal loss. We determine theappropriate classification (held-to-maturity/available-for-sale) of our investments at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation as of each balancesheet date. Our investments are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, 63Table of Contentsreported in other comprehensive income (loss). Adjustments are made for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity computed under theeffective interest method. Such amortization is included in interest income together with realized gains and losses and the stated interest on such securities.We measure certain of our financial assets and liabilities, such as cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities and interest rate swaps, at fair value ona recurring basis pursuant to accounting standards for fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid totransfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. These accounting standards establish a three-tier fair valuehierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in activemarkets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined asunobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.We obtain pricing information in determining the fair value of our available-for-sale securities from independent pricing vendors. Based on our inquiries,the pricing vendors use various pricing models consistent with what other market participants would use. The assumptions and inputs used by the pricingvendors are derived from market observable sources including: reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark curves, bids, offers andother market-related data. We have not made adjustments to such prices. Each quarter, we validate the fair value pricing methodology to determine the fairvalue consistent with applicable accounting guidance and to confirm that the securities are classified properly in the fair value hierarchy. We also compare thepricing received from our vendors to independent sources for the same or similar securities.Allowance for Estimated Doubtful Accounts ReceivableA substantial portion of our outstanding receivables relates to casino credit play. Credit play, through the issuance of markers, represents a significantportion of the table games volume at our Las Vegas Operations. While offered, the issuance of credit at our Macau Operations is less significant whencompared to Las Vegas. Our goal is to maintain strict controls over the issuance of credit and aggressively pursue collection from those customers who fail topay their balances in a timely fashion. These collection efforts may include the mailing of statements and delinquency notices, personal contacts, the use ofoutside collection agencies, and litigation. Markers issued at our Las Vegas Operations are generally legally enforceable instruments in the United States, andUnited States assets of foreign customers may be used to satisfy judgments entered in the United States.The enforceability of markers and other forms of credit related to gaming debt outside of the United States varies from country to country. Some foreigncountries do not recognize the enforceability of gaming related debt, or make enforcement burdensome. We closely consider the likelihood and difficulty ofenforceability, among other factors, when issuing credit to customers who are not residents of the United States. In addition to our internal credit and collectiondepartments, located in both Las Vegas and Macau, we have a network of legal, accounting and collection professionals to assist us in our determinationsregarding enforceability and our overall collection efforts.As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 84% of our casino accounts receivable were owed by customers from foreign countries, primarily inAsia. In addition to enforceability issues, the collectability of markers given by foreign customers is affected by a number of factors including changes incurrency exchange rates and economic conditions in the customers’ home countries.We regularly evaluate our reserve for bad debts based on a specific review of customer accounts as well as management’s prior experience with collectiontrends in the casino industry and current economic and business conditions. In determining our allowance for estimated doubtful accounts receivable, weapply loss factors based on historical marker collection history to aged account balances and we specifically analyze the collectability of 64Table of Contentseach account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age, the customer’s financial condition, collection history and any other knowninformation.The following table presents key statistics related to our casino accounts receivable (amounts in thousands): December 31,2012 December 31,2011 Casino accounts receivable $275,302 $264,034 Allowance for doubtful casino accounts receivable $101,548 $91,251 Allowance as a percentage of casino accounts receivable 36.9% 34.6% Percentage of casino accounts receivable outstanding over 180 days 37.5% 19.8% Our reserve for doubtful casino accounts receivable is based on our estimates of amounts collectible and depends on the risk assessments andjudgments by management regarding realizability, the state of the economy and our credit policy. In June 2012, the Company recorded an adjustment to itsreserve estimates for casino accounts receivable based on the results of historical collection patterns and current collection trends. For the year endedDecember 31, 2012, this adjustment benefitted operating income by $30.9 million and net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited by $23.3 million (or$0.22 per share on a fully diluted basis). Our reserve methodology is applied similarly to credit extended at each of our resorts. As of December 31, 2012 and2011, approximately 30.8% and 40.7%, respectively, of our outstanding casino account receivable balance originated at our Macau Operations.At December 31, 2012, a 100 basis-point change in the allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of casino accounts receivable would change theprovision for doubtful accounts by approximately $2.8 million.As our customer payment experience evolves, we will continue to refine our estimated reserve for bad debts. Accordingly, the associated provision fordoubtful accounts expense may fluctuate. Because individual customer account balances can be significant, the reserve and the provision can changesignificantly between periods, as we become aware of additional information about a customer or changes occur in a region’s economy or legal system.Derivative Financial InstrumentsWe seek to manage our market risk, including interest rate risk associated with variable rate borrowings, through balancing fixed-rate and variable-rateborrowings and the use of derivative financial instruments. We account for derivative financial instruments in accordance with applicable accountingstandards. Derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities, with changes in fair value affecting net income. As of December 31, 2012,changes in our interest rate swap fair values are being recorded in our Consolidated Statements of Income, as the swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting.We measure the fair value of our interest rate swaps on a recurring basis. We categorize our interest rate swap contracts as Level 2 in the hierarchy asdescribed above. The fair value approximates the amount we would receive (pay) if these contracts were settled at the respective valuation dates. Fair value isestimated based upon current, and predictions of future, interest rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other marketconditions, and therefore is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability of fluctuation between periods. We adjust this amount by applyinga non-performance valuation, considering our creditworthiness or the creditworthiness of our counterparties at each settlement date, as applicable.Stock-Based CompensationAccounting standards for stock-based payments establish standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equityinstruments for goods and services or incurs a liability in exchange for 65Table of Contentsgoods and services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. Itrequires an entity to measure the costs of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of theaward and recognize that cost over the service period. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model to value the equity instruments we issue. The Black-Scholesvaluation model uses assumptions of expected volatility, risk-free interest rates, the expected term of options granted, and expected rates of dividends.Management determines these assumptions by reviewing current market rates, making industry comparisons and reviewing conditions relevant to ourCompany.The expected volatility and expected term assumptions can significantly impact the fair value of stock options. We believe that the valuation techniquesand the approach utilized to develop our assumptions are reasonable in calculating the fair value of the options we grant. We estimate the expected stock pricevolatility using a combination of implied and historical factors related to our stock price in accordance with applicable accounting standards. As our stockprice fluctuates, this estimate will change. For example, a 10% change in the volatility assumption for the 173,830 options granted in 2012 would have resultedin an approximate $598,000 change in fair value. Expected term represents the estimated average time between the option’s grant date and its exercise date. A10% change in the expected term assumption for the 173,830 options granted in 2012 would have resulted in an approximate $65,000 change in fair value.These assumed changes in fair value would have been recognized over the vesting schedule of such awards.Accounting standards also require the classification of stock compensation expense in the same financial statement line items as cash compensation,and therefore impacts our departmental expenses (and related operating margins), pre-opening costs and construction in progress for our development projects,and our general and administrative expenses (including corporate expenses).Income TaxesWe are subject to income taxes in the United States and other foreign jurisdictions where we operate. Accounting standards require the recognition ofdeferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statementcarrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of achange in tax rates on the income tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes theenactment date. Accounting standards require recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise,a valuation allowance is applied.As of December 31, 2012, we have a foreign tax credit carryover of $1,844 million and we have recorded a valuation allowance of $1,786 millionagainst this asset based on our estimate of future realization. The foreign tax credits are attributable to the Macau special gaming tax which is 35% of grossgaming revenue in Macau. The U.S. taxing regime only allows a credit for 35% of “net” foreign source income. Due to our current operating history of U.S.losses, we currently do not rely on forecasted taxable income in order to support the utilization of the foreign tax credits. The estimated future foreign tax creditrealization was based upon the estimated future taxable income from the reversal of “net” U.S. taxable temporary differences that we expect will reverse duringthe 10-year foreign tax credit carryover period. The amount of the valuation allowance is subject to change based upon the actual reversal of temporarydifferences and future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences.Our income tax returns are subject to examination by the IRS and other tax authorities in the locations where we operate. We assess potentiallyunfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes. The accounting standards prescribe a minimumrecognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. 66Table of ContentsUncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach forevaluating tax positions. Recognition (Step I) occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is more likely than not tobe sustained upon examination. Measurement (Step II) is only addressed if the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. Under Step II, thetax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. Use of the term “more likely than not” isconsistent with how that term is used in accounting for income taxes (i.e., likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%).Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim period that they meet the “more likely than not”standard. If it is subsequently determined that a previously recognized tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” standard, it is required that thetax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute forderecognition of tax positions. As applicable, we recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes.Recently Issued Accounting StandardsIn July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update that is intended to simplify the guidance fortesting the decline in the realizable value (impairment) of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The update allows for the consideration ofqualitative factors in determining whether it is necessary to perform quantitative impairment tests. The effective date for this update is for the years and interimimpairment tests performed for years beginning after September 15, 2012. This update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financialstatements.In May 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that is intended to align the principles for fair value measurements and the relateddisclosure requirements under GAAP and IFRS. From a GAAP perspective, the updates are largely clarifications and certain additional disclosures. Theeffective date for this update was for years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance didnot have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.In June 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that requires items of net income, items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) andtotal comprehensive income to be presented in one continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This updated presentation makes the itemswithin OCI more prominent. Companies are no longer allowed to present OCI in the statement of stockholders’ equity. The effective date for this update wasfor the years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has adopted this guidance and ConsolidatedStatements of Comprehensive Income are included in the Company’s financial statements. ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKMarket risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates andcommodity prices.Interest Rate RisksOne of our primary exposures to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our debt facilities that bear interest based on floating rates. See “Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financing Activities.” Weattempt to manage interest rate risk by managing the mix of long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings supplemented by hedging activities asbelieved by us to be appropriate. We cannot assure you that these risk management strategies have had the desired effect, and interest rate fluctuations couldhave a negative impact on our results of operations. 67Table of ContentsThe following table provides estimated future cash flow information derived from our best estimates of repayments at December 31, 2012 of ourexpected long-term indebtedness and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. However, we cannot predict the LIBOR or HIBOR ratesthat will be in effect in the future. As of December 31, 2012, such rates remain at historic lows. Actual rates will vary. The one-month LIBOR and HIBORrates at December 31, 2012 of 0.2087% and 0.2775%, respectively were used for all variable rate calculations in the table below.The information is presented in U.S. dollar equivalents as applicable. Years Ending December 31, Expected Maturity Date 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total (in millions) Long-term debt: Fixed rate $— $— $— $— $500.0 $4,508.5 $5,008.5 Average interest rate — — — — 7.875% 4.82% 5.12% Variable rate $1.1 $1.4 $1.4 $1.4 $405.3 $376.5 $787.1 Average interest rate 1.46% 1.46% 1.46% 1.46% 2.66% 2.76% 2.70% Interest Rate Swap InformationWe have entered into floating-for-fixed interest rate swap arrangements relating to certain of our floating-rate debt facilities. We measure the fair value ofour interest rate swaps on a recurring basis. Changes in the fair values of our interest rate swaps for each reporting period recorded are, and will continue to be,recognized as an increase (decrease) in swap fair value in our Consolidated Statements of Income, as the swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting.Las Vegas OperationsIn June 2012, we terminated our only Wynn Las Vegas swap for a payment of $2.4 million.Macau OperationsIn June 2012, the Wynn Macau swap matured. As of December 31, 2011, the liability fair value of this interest rate swap was approximately $2.7million.Effective, September 28, 2012, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements intended to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk onborrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under the two swap agreements, the Company pays a fixed interest rate (excluding theapplicable interest margin) of 0.73% on notional amounts corresponding to borrowings of HK$3.95 billion (approximately US$509.4 million) incurred underthe Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the applicable HIBOR at the time ofpayment. These interest rate swaps fix the all-in interest rate on such amounts at 2.48% to 3.23%. These interest rate swap agreements mature in July 2017.Effective October 31, 2012, we entered into a third interest rate swap agreement intended to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk onborrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under this swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed interest rate (excluding the applicableinterest margin) of 0.6763% on notional amounts corresponding to borrowings of US$243.75 million incurred under the Amended Wynn Macau CreditFacilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes theall-in interest rate on such amounts at 2.4263% to 3.1763%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in July 2017. 68Table of ContentsSummary of Historical Fair ValuesThe following table presents the historical liability fair values as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, of our interest rate swap arrangements (amounts inthousands): Las VegasOperations MacauOperations TotalInterestRateSwaps Liability fair value at: December 31, 2012 $— $3,938 $3,938 December 31, 2011 $4,628 $2,670 $7,298 The fair value approximates the amount we would pay if these contracts were settled at the respective valuation dates. Fair value is estimated based uponcurrent, and predictions of future, interest rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other market conditions, andtherefore, is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability of fluctuation between periods. We adjust this amount by applying a non-performance valuation, considering our creditworthiness or the creditworthiness of our counterparties at each settlement date, as applicable.Other Interest Rate Swap InformationThe following table provides information about our interest rate swaps, by contractual maturity dates, as of December 31, 2012 and using estimatedfuture LIBOR and HIBOR rates based upon implied forward rates in the yield curve. The information is presented in U.S. dollar equivalents, which is ourreporting currency: Years Ending December 31, Expected Maturity Date 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total (in millions) Average notional amount $— $— $— $— $753.2 $— $753.2 Average pay rate —% —% —% —% 0.71% —% 0.71% Average receive rate —% —% —% —% 0.60% —% 0.60% We do not use derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments for trading or speculative purposes.Interest Rate SensitivityAs of December 31, 2012, essentially all of our debt was based on fixed rates, including the notional amounts related to interest rate swaps.Foreign Currency RisksThe currency delineated in Wynn Macau’s concession agreement with the government of Macau is the Macau pataca. The Macau pataca, which is not afreely convertible currency, is linked to the Hong Kong dollar, and in many cases the two are used interchangeably in Macau. The Hong Kong dollar is linkedto the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate between these two currencies has remained relatively stable over the past several years. However, the exchange linkagesof the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau pataca, and the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar, are subject to potential changes due to, among other things,changes in Chinese governmental policies and international economic and political developments.If the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau pataca are not linked to the U.S. dollar in the future, severe fluctuations in the exchange rate for these currenciesmay result. We also cannot assure you that the current rate of exchange fixed by the applicable monetary authorities for these currencies will remain at the samelevel. 69Table of ContentsBecause many of Wynn Macau’s payment and expenditure obligations are in Macau patacas, in the event of unfavorable Macau pataca or Hong Kongdollar rate changes, Wynn Macau’s obligations, as denominated in U.S. dollars, would increase. In addition, because we expect that most of the revenues forany casino that Wynn Macau operates in Macau will be in Hong Kong dollars, we are subject to foreign exchange risk with respect to the exchange rate betweenthe Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar. Also, if any of our Macau-related entities incur U.S. dollar-denominated debt, fluctuations in the exchange rates ofthe Macau pataca or the Hong Kong dollar, in relation to the U.S. dollar, could have adverse effects on Wynn Macau’s results of operations, financialcondition, and ability to service its debt. To date, we have not engaged in hedging activities intended to protect against foreign currency risk. Approximately70% of our cash balances are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Hong Kong Dollar. Based on our balances at December 31, 2012, an assumed1% change in the US dollar/Hong Kong dollar exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of approximately $9.7 million.As of December 31, 2012, in addition to Hong Kong dollars, Wynn Macau also holds other foreign currencies, primarily CNH (offshore renminbi). 70Table of ContentsITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATAINDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page Report of Independent Registered Public AccountingFirm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 72 Report of Independent Registered Public AccountingFirm on the Consolidated Financial Statements 73 Consolidated Balance Sheets 74 Consolidated Statements of Income 75 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 76 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity 77 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 78 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 79 71Table of ContentsREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMThe Board of Directors and Stockholders of Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries:We have audited Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based oncriteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (theCOSO criteria). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of theeffectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting,included in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards requirethat we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in allmaterial respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weaknessexists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as weconsidered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reportingand the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal controlover financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairlyreflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permitpreparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are beingmade only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention ortimely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluationof effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliancewith the policies or procedures may deteriorate.In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based onthe COSO criteria.We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 2012 consolidatedfinancial statements of Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries and our report dated March 1, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon./s/ Ernst & Young LLPLas Vegas, NevadaMarch 1, 2013 72Table of ContentsREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMThe Board of Directors and Stockholders of Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries:We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in theperiod ended December 31, 2012. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the index at item 15(a)2. These financial statements andschedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules basedon our audits.We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standardsrequire that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An auditalso includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing theaccounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe thatour audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Wynn Resorts,Limited and subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years inthe period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statementschedules referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects theinformation set forth therein.We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internalcontrol over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committeeof Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon./s/ Ernst & Young LLPLas Vegas, NevadaMarch 1, 2013 73Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(amounts in thousands, except share data) December 31, 2012 2011 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $1,725,219 $1,262,587 Investment securities 138,887 122,066 Receivables, net 238,573 238,490 Inventories 63,799 72,061 Prepaid expenses and other 35,900 31,248 Total current assets 2,202,378 1,726,452 Property and equipment, net 4,727,899 4,865,332 Restricted cash and investment securities 140,334 91,501 Intangibles, net 31,297 35,751 Deferred financing costs, net 71,189 50,372 Deposits and other assets 99,227 125,712 Investment in unconsolidated affiliates 4,270 4,376 Total assets $7,276,594 $6,899,496 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and construction payables $164,858 $171,608 Current portion of long-term debt 1,050 407,934 Current portion of land concession obligation 27,937 13,425 Customer deposits 544,649 576,011 Gaming taxes payable 163,092 177,504 Accrued compensation and benefits 75,962 78,717 Accrued interest 100,562 49,989 Other accrued liabilities 44,244 94,642 Construction retention 3,826 4,471 Deferred income taxes, net 3,178 3,575 Income taxes payable 2,019 2,017 Total current liabilities 1,131,377 1,579,893 Long-term debt 5,781,770 2,809,785 Land concession obligation 76,186 103,854 Other long-term liabilities 137,830 128,216 Deferred income taxes, net 45,499 54,294 Total liabilities 7,172,662 4,676,042 Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 40,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, par value $0.01; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 113,730,442 and 137,937,088 sharesissued; 100,866,712 and 125,080,998 shares outstanding 1,137 1,379 Treasury stock, at cost; 12,863,730 and 12,856,090 shares (1,127,947) (1,127,036) Additional paid-in capital 818,821 3,177,471 Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,177 840 Retained earnings 44,775 36,368 Total Wynn Resorts, Limited stockholders’ equity (deficit) (259,037) 2,089,022 Noncontrolling interest 362,969 134,432 Total equity 103,932 2,223,454 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $7,276,594 $6,899,496 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 74Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(amounts in thousands, except share data) Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Operating revenues: Casino $4,034,759 $4,190,507 $3,245,104 Rooms 479,983 472,074 400,291 Food and beverage 588,437 547,735 488,108 Entertainment, retail and other 417,209 414,786 354,332 Gross revenues 5,520,388 5,625,102 4,487,835 Less: promotional allowances (366,104) (355,310) (303,137) Net revenues 5,154,284 5,269,792 4,184,698 Operating costs and expenses: Casino 2,626,822 2,686,372 2,100,050 Rooms 126,527 125,286 122,260 Food and beverage 308,394 283,940 272,747 Entertainment, retail and other 189,832 214,435 204,558 General and administrative 441,699 389,053 391,254 Provision for doubtful accounts 18,091 33,778 28,304 Pre-opening costs 466 — 9,496 Depreciation and amortization 373,199 398,039 405,558 Property charges and other 39,978 130,649 25,219 Total operating costs and expenses 4,125,008 4,261,552 3,559,446 Operating income 1,029,276 1,008,240 625,252 Other income (expense): Interest income 12,543 7,654 2,498 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (288,759) (229,918) (222,863) Increase (decrease) in swap fair value 991 14,151 (880) Loss on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer (25,151) — (67,990) Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates 1,086 1,472 801 Other 3,012 3,968 225 Other income (expense), net (296,278) (202,673) (288,209) Income before income taxes 732,998 805,567 337,043 (Provision) benefit for income taxes (4,299) 19,546 (20,447) Net income 728,699 825,113 316,596 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (226,663) (211,742) (156,469) Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $502,036 $613,371 $160,127 Basic and diluted income per common share: Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited: Basic $4.87 $4.94 $1.30 Diluted $4.82 $4.88 $1.29 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 103,092 124,039 122,787 Diluted 104,249 125,667 123,939 Dividends declared per common share: $9.50 $6.50 $8.50 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 75Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Net income $728,699 $825,113 $316,596 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 2,749 2,102 (2,154) Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 1,780 (2,070) — Total comprehensive income 733,228 825,145 314,442 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest (227,855) (211,823) (155,872) Comprehensive income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $505,373 $613,322 $158,570 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 76Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY(amounts in thousands, except share data) Common stock Sharesoutstanding Parvalue Treasurystock Additionalpaid-incapital Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Retainedearnings(deficit) TotalWynn Resorts, Ltdstockholders’equity (deficit) Noncontrollinginterest Totalstockholders’equity Balances, January 1, 2010 123,293,456 $1,361 $(1,119,407) $4,239,497 $2,446 $(89,559) $3,034,338 $126,025 $3,160,363 Net income — — — — — 160,127 160,127 156,469 316,596 Currency translation adjustment — — — — (1,557) — (1,557) (597) (2,154) Exercise of stock options 1,308,052 13 — 66,173 — — 66,186 — 66,186 Issuance of restricted stock 50,000 1 — — — — 1 — 1 Cancellation of restricted stock (52,000) (1) — — — — (1) — (1) Forfeited cash dividends upon cancellation of nonvested stock — — — — — 252 252 — 252 Cash dividends — — — (996,473) — (61,778) (1,058,251) (140,672) (1,198,923) Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation — — — 10,480 — — 10,480 — 10,480 Stock-based compensation — — — 26,373 — — 26,373 1,412 27,785 Balances, December 31, 2010 124,599,508 1,374 (1,119,407) 3,346,050 889 9,042 2,237,948 142,637 2,380,585 Net income — — — — — 613,371 613,371 211,742 825,113 Currency translation adjustment — — — — 1,520 — 1,520 582 2,102 Net unrealized loss on investments — — — — (1,569) — (1,569) (501) (2,070) Exercise of stock options 431,126 4 — 23,836 — — 23,840 19 23,859 Purchase of Treasury stock (51,136) — (7,629) — (7,629) — (7,629) Issuance of restricted stock 101,500 1 — (1) — — — — — Cash dividends — — — (226,755) — (586,045) (812,800) (221,649) (1,034,449) Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation — — — 11,176 — — 11,176 — 11,176 Stock-based compensation — — — 23,165 — — 23,165 1,602 24,767 Balances, December 31, 2011 125,080,998 1,379 (1,127,036) 3,177,471 840 36,368 2,089,022 134,432 2,223,454 Stock redemption (24,549,222) (245) — (1,936,198) — — (1,936,443) — (1,936,443) Net income — — — — — 502,036 502,036 226,663 728,699 Currency translation adjustment — — — — 1,987 — 1,987 762 2,749 Net unrealized gain on investments — — — — 1,350 — 1,350 430 1,780 Exercise of stock options 332,576 3 — 15,580 — — 15,583 — 15,583 Cancellation of restricted stock (31,500) — — — — — — — — Purchase of Treasury stock (7,640) — (911) — — — (911) — (911) Issuance of restricted stock 41,500 — — — — — — — — Cash dividends — — — (462,730) — (493,629) (956,359) — (956,359) Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation — — — 5,537 — — 5,537 — 5,537 Stock-based compensation — — — 19,161 — — 19,161 682 19,843 Balances, December 31, 2012 100,866,712 $1,137 $(1,127,947) $818,821 $4,177 $44,775 $(259,037) $362,969 $103,932 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 77Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $728,699 $825,113 $316,596 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 373,199 398,039 405,558 Deferred income taxes (3,655) (10,822) 18,875 Stock-based compensation 19,648 23,881 27,168 Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (5,253) (11,052) (9,833) Amortization and write-offs of deferred financing costs and other 23,965 19,683 24,342 Loss on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer 25,151 — 62,608 Provision for doubtful accounts 18,091 33,778 28,304 Property charges and other 36,714 104,223 10,270 Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions 106 (144) (130) (Increase) decrease in swap fair value (991) (14,151) 880 Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in: Receivables, net (21,019) (84,653) (63,073) Inventories and prepaid expenses and other 3,644 11,168 22,169 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (12,581) 220,772 213,578 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,185,718 1,515,835 1,057,312 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention (240,985) (184,146) (283,828) Restricted cash and purchase of corporate debt securities (282,608) (316,533) — Proceeds from sale or maturity of corporate debt securities 216,051 101,017 — Deposits and purchase of other assets (38,042) (60,135) (13,034) Proceeds from sale of equipment 730 697 739 Net cash used in investing activities (344,854) (459,100) (296,123) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 15,583 23,859 66,186 Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 5,253 11,052 9,833 Dividends paid (955,493) (1,033,447) (1,192,138) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,648,643 150,483 2,246,361 Principal payments on long-term debt (1,022,847) (201,901) (2,551,561) Purchase of treasury stock (911) (7,629) — Interest rate swap settlement (2,368) — — Payments on long-term land concession obligation (13,449) — — Payment of financing costs (56,890) (58) (71,317) Net cash used in financing activities (382,479) (1,057,641) (1,492,636) Effect of exchange rate on cash 4,247 4,994 (1,884) Cash and cash equivalents: Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 462,632 4,088 (733,331) Balance, beginning of year 1,262,587 1,258,499 1,991,830 Balance, end of year $1,725,219 $1,262,587 $1,258,499 Supplemental cash flow disclosures: Increase in debt related to the redemption of stock $1,936,443 $— $— Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized 225,499 221,123 171,663 Change in property and equipment included in accounts and construction payables 6,557 13,794 (27,670) Cash paid for income taxes 4,547 2,088 1,019 Increase in liability for dividends declared on nonvested stock 866 1,003 6,703 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 78Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS1. OrganizationWynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Wynn Resorts” or the “Company”) currently owns and operates casinohotel resort properties in Las Vegas, Nevada and Macau.Our Las Vegas operations feature two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,750 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas, approximately 186,000 squarefeet of casino space, 35 food and beverage outlets featuring signature chefs, an on-site 18-hole golf course, meeting space, a Ferrari and Maserati dealership,approximately 95,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms; three nightclubs and a beach club.Our Macau resort is a resort destination casino located in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China with two luxuryhotel towers with a total of 1,008 spacious rooms and suites, approximately 275,000 square feet of casino space, casual and fine dining in eight restaurants,approximately 55,000 square feet of retail space, recreation and leisure facilities, including two health clubs and spas and a pool.In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on TheStock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including the over allotment, Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares(27.7%) of this subsidiary’s common stock.2. Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesPrinciples of ConsolidationThe accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. Investments in the50%-owned joint ventures operating the Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership and the Brioni mens’ retail clothing store inside Wynn Las Vegas areaccounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the consolidatedfinancial statements for the previous years have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on thepreviously reported net income.Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates andassumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statementsand the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.Redemption Price Promissory NoteThe Company recorded the fair value of the Redemption Price Promissory Note (the “Redemption Note”) at its estimated present value of approximately$1.94 billion in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. In determining this fair value, the Company considered the stated maturity of theRedemption Note, its stated interest rate, and the uncertainty of the related cash flows of the Redemption Note as well as the potential effects of the following:uncertainties surrounding the potential outcome and timing of pending litigation with Aruze USA, Inc. (see Note 16—“Commitments and Contingencies”); theoutcome of on-going investigations by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; and other potential legal and regulatory actions. In addition, in the furtherance ofvarious future business objectives, the Company considered its ability, at its sole option, to prepay the Redemption Note at any time in accordance with itsterms without penalty. Accordingly, the Company reasonably determined that the estimated life of the Redemption Note could be less than the contractual life of 79Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) the Redemption Note. When considering the appropriate rate of interest to be used to determine fair value for accounting purposes and in light of the uncertaintyin the timing of the cash flows, the Company used observable inputs from a range of trading values of financial instruments with terms and lives similar tothe estimated life and terms of the Redemption Note. As a result of this analysis, the Company concluded the Redemption Note’s stated rate of 2%approximated a market rate.Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and include both U.S. dollar-denominated and foreign currency-denominated securities. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents of $969.2million and $545 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were invested in bank time deposits, money market accounts, U.S. treasuries andcommercial paper. In addition, the Company held bank deposits and cash on hand of approximately $756 million and $717.5 million as of December 31,2012 and 2011, respectively.Restricted Cash and Investment SecuritiesRestricted cash consists primarily of certain proceeds of the Company’s financing activities that are restricted by the agreements governing theCompany’s debt instruments for the payment of certain Cotai related construction and development costs. Restricted cash balances totaled approximately$99.2 million at December 31, 2012, substantially all of which were invested in time deposits. There was no restricted cash at December 31, 2011.Investment securities consist of short-term and long-term investments in domestic and foreign corporate debt securities and commercial paper. TheCompany’s investment policy limits the amount of exposure to any one issuer with the objective of minimizing the potential risk of principal loss.Management determines the appropriate classification (held-to-maturity/available-for-sale) of its securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates suchdesignation as of each balance sheet date. The Company’s current investments are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reportedin other comprehensive income. Adjustments are made for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity computed under the effectiveinterest method. Such amortization is included in interest income together with realized gains and losses and the stated interest on such securities.Accounts Receivable and Credit RiskFinancial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of casino accounts receivable. TheCompany issues credit in the form of “markers” to approved casino customers following investigations of creditworthiness. At December 31, 2012 and 2011,approximately 84% of the Company’s markers were due from customers residing outside the United States, primarily in Asia. Business or economicconditions or other significant events in these countries could affect the collectability of such receivables.Accounts receivable, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written offwhen management deems them to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An estimated allowance fordoubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the Company’s receivables to their carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimatedbased on specific review of customer accounts as well as management’s experience with 80Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) collection trends in the casino industry and current economic and business conditions. In June 2012, the Company recorded an adjustment to its reserveestimates for casino accounts receivable based on the results of historical collection patterns and current collection trends. For the year ended December 31,2012, this adjustment benefitted operating income by $30.9 million and net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited by $23.3 million (or $0.22 pershare on a fully diluted basis).InventoriesInventories consist of retail merchandise, food and beverage items which are stated at the lower of cost or market value and certain operating supplies.Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out, average and specific identification methods.Property and EquipmentPurchases of property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-linemethod as follows: Buildings and improvements 10 to 45 yearsLand improvements 10 to 45 yearsLeasehold interest in land 25 yearsAirplanes 18 to 20 yearsFurniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 20 yearsCosts related to improvements are capitalized, while costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulateddepreciation of property and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is includedin operations.Capitalized InterestThe interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. Interest capitalizationceases once a project is substantially complete or no longer undergoing construction activities to prepare it for its intended use. When no debt is specificallyidentified as being incurred in connection with a construction project, the Company capitalizes interest on amounts expended on the project at the Company’sweighted average cost of borrowed money. Interest of $2 million, $0 and $7.2 million was capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010,respectively.IntangiblesThe Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of water rights acquired as part of the original purchase price of the property onwhich Wynn Las Vegas is located, and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually. TheCompany’s finite-lived intangible assets consist of a Macau gaming concession and show production rights. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized overthe shorter of their contractual terms or estimated useful lives.Long-Lived AssetsLong-lived assets, which are to be held and used, including intangibles and property and equipment, are periodically reviewed by management forimpairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 81Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of theasset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If theundiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fairvalue typically based on a discounted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include remaining construction costs.Deferred Financing CostsDirect and incremental costs incurred in obtaining loans or in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interestexpense over the terms of the related debt agreements. Approximately $11 million, $11.6 million and $13.2 million were amortized to interest expense duringthe years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Debt discounts incurred in connection with the issuance of debt have been capitalized andare being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method.Derivative Financial InstrumentsThe Company seeks to manage its market risk, including interest rate risk associated with variable rate borrowings, through balancing fixed-rate andvariable-rate borrowings with the use of derivative financial instruments. The fair value of derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets orliabilities at each balance sheet date, with changes in fair value affecting net income as the Company’s current interest rate swaps do not qualify for hedgeaccounting. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are presented as an increase (decrease) in swap fair value in the accompanyingConsolidated Statements of Income. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense.Revenue Recognition and Promotional AllowancesThe Company recognizes revenues at the time persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is provided or the retail goods are sold, prices arefixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.Casino revenues are measured by the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited bycustomers before gaming play occurs and for chips in the customers’ possession. Cash discounts, other cash incentives related to casino play andcommissions rebated through junkets to customers are recorded as a reduction to casino revenue. Hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and other operatingrevenues are recognized when services are performed. Entertainment, retail and other revenue includes rental income which is recognized on a time proportionbasis over the lease term. Contingent rental income is recognized when the right to receive such rental income is established according to the lease agreements.Advance deposits on rooms and advance ticket sales are recorded as customer deposits until services are provided to the customer.Revenues are recognized net of certain sales incentives which are required to be recorded as a reduction of revenue; consequently, the Company’s casinorevenues are reduced by discounts, commissions and points earned in the player’s club loyalty program.The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues. Suchamounts are then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated 82Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) cost of providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows (amounts in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Rooms $53,487 $52,019 $52,017 Food and beverage 107,882 104,413 94,220 Entertainment, retail and other 17,522 17,017 21,091 $178,891 $173,449 $167,328 Customer Loyalty ProgramThe Company offers a slot club program whereby customers may earn points based on their level of play that may be redeemed for free credit that mustbe replayed in the slot machine. The Company accrues a liability based on the points earned times the redemption value, less an estimate for breakage, andrecords a related reduction in casino revenue.Slot Machine JackpotsThe Company does not accrue a liability for base jackpots because it has the ability to avoid such payment as slot machines can legally be removedfrom the gaming floor without payment of the base amount. When the Company is unable to avoid payment of the jackpot (i.e., the incremental amount on aprogressive slot machine) due to legal requirements, the jackpot is accrued as the obligation becomes unavoidable. This liability is accrued over the time periodin which the incremental progressive jackpot amount is generated with a related reduction in casino revenue.Gaming TaxesThe Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenue in the jurisdictions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictionaladjustments. These gaming taxes are an assessment on the Company’s gaming revenue and are recorded as an expense within the “Casino” line item in theaccompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. These taxes totaled $1.8 billion, $1.9 billion and $1.4 billion for the years ended December 31, 2012,2011 and 2010, respectively.Advertising CostsThe Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs incurred in development periods are included inpre-opening costs. Once a project is completed, advertising costs are primarily included in general and administrative expenses. Total advertising costs were$23 million, $19.5 million and $19 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.Pre-Opening CostsPre-opening costs consist primarily of direct salaries and wages, legal and consulting fees, insurance, utilities and advertising, and are expensed asincurred. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company incurred pre-opening costs in connection with the design and construction of theCompany’s planned resort in the Cotai area of Macau. There were no pre-opening costs during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended 83Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) December 31, 2010, the Company incurred pre-opening costs in connection with the Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub which opened in May 2010,and Encore at Wynn Macau prior to its opening in April 2010.Income TaxesThe Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and other foreign jurisdictions where it operates. Accounting standards require therecognition of deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences betweenfinancial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferredtax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.The effect of a change in tax rates on the income tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the period thatincludes the enactment date. Accounting standards also require recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely thannot. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.The Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by the IRS and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Companyassesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes. The accounting standardsprescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach forevaluating tax positions. Recognition (Step I) occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is more likely than not tobe sustained upon examination. Measurement (Step II) is only addressed if the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. Under Step II, thetax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. Use of the term “more likely than not” isconsistent with how that term is used in accounting for income taxes (i.e., likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%).Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim period that they meet the “more likely than not”standard. If it is subsequently determined that a previously recognized tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” standard, it is required that thetax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute forderecognition of tax positions. As applicable, the Company will recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision forincome taxes.Currency TranslationGains or losses from foreign currency remeasurements are included in other income/expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.The results of operations and the balance sheet of Wynn Macau, Limited and its subsidiaries are translated from Macau Patacas to U.S. dollars. Balance sheetaccounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each year-end. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing duringthe year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are charged or credited to other comprehensive income.Comprehensive IncomeComprehensive income includes net income and all other non-stockholder changes in equity, or other comprehensive income. Components of theCompany’s comprehensive income are reported in the accompanying 84Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The cumulative balance of other comprehensiveincome consists solely of currency translation adjustments and unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities.Fair Value MeasurementsThe Company measures certain of its financial assets and liabilities, such as cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities and interest rate swaps, atfair value on a recurring basis pursuant to accounting standards for fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset orpaid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. These accounting standards establish a three-tier fairvalue hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices inactive markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined asunobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.The following table presents assets and liabilities carried at fair value (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Measurements Using: TotalCarryingValue QuotedMarketPrices inActiveMarkets(Level 1) OtherObservableInputs(Level 2) UnobservableInputs(Level 3) As of December 31, 2012 Redemption Price Promissory Note $1,936,443 $— $1,936,443 $ — Cash equivalents $969,166 $80,434 $888,732 $— Interest rate swaps $3,938 $— $3,938 $— Restricted cash and available-for-sale securities $279,221 $— $279,221 $— As of December 31, 2011 Cash equivalents $545,045 $363,104 $181,941 $— Interest rate swaps $7,298 $— $7,298 $— Available-for-sale securities $213,567 $— $213,567 $— As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 77% and 100% of the Company’s cash equivalents categorized as level 2 were deposits held inforeign currencies, respectively.Earnings Per ShareBasic earnings per share (“EPS’) is computed by dividing net income attributable to Wynn Resorts by the weighted average number of sharesoutstanding during the year. Diluted EPS reflects the addition of potentially dilutive securities which for the Company include stock options and nonvestedstock. 85Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2012 2011 2010 Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in calculation of basic earnings pershare) 103,092 124,039 122,787 Potential dilution from the assumed exercise of stock options and nonvested stock 1,157 1,628 1,152 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (used incalculation of diluted earnings per share) 104,249 125,667 123,939 Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share 680 610 1,078 Stock-Based CompensationAccounting standards require the Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based onthe grant-date fair value of the award and recognize that cost over the service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine theestimated fair value for each option grant issued. The Black-Scholes determined fair value net of estimated forfeitures is amortized as compensation cost on astraight line basis over the service period.Further information on the Company’s stock-based compensation arrangements is included in Note 14 “Benefit Plans”.Recently Issued Accounting StandardsIn July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update that is intended to simplify the guidance fortesting the decline in the realizable value (impairment) of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The update allows for the consideration ofqualitative factors in determining whether it is necessary to perform quantitative impairment tests. The effective date for this update is for the years and interimimpairment tests performed for years beginning after September 15, 2012. This update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financialstatements.In May 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that is intended to align the principles for fair value measurements and the relateddisclosure requirements under GAAP and IFRS. From a GAAP perspective, the updates are largely clarifications and certain additional disclosures. Theeffective date for this update is for years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance didnot have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.In June 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that requires items of net income, items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) andtotal comprehensive income to be presented in one continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This updated presentation makes the itemswithin OCI more prominent. Companies are no longer allowed to present OCI in the statement of stockholders’ equity. The effective date for this update wasfor the years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has adopted this guidance and ConsolidatedStatements of Comprehensive Income are included in the Company’s financial statements. 86Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 3. Comprehensive IncomeThe following table presents the changes by component in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (amounts in thousands): Foreigncurrencytranslation Unrealizedgain/loss onsecurities Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome December 31, 2011 $2,409 $(1,569) $840 Current period other comprehensive income 1,987 1,350 3,337 December 31, 2012 $4,396 $(219) $4,177 4. Investment SecuritiesInvestment securities consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Available-for-sale securities AmortizedCost Grossunrealizedgains Grossunrealizedlosses Fair value(net carryingamount) December 31, 2012 Domestic and foreign corporate bonds $161,631 $94 $(369) $161,356 Commercial paper 18,704 4 (5) 18,703 $180,335 $98 $(374) $180,059 December 31, 2011 Domestic and foreign corporate bonds $196,986 $20 $(2,070) $194,936 Commercial paper 18,651 1 (21) 18,631 $215,637 $21 $(2,091) $213,567 For investments with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2012, the Company has determined that (i) it does not have the intent to sell any of theseinvestments, and (ii) it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell these investments prior to the recovery of the amortized cost. Accordingly, theCompany has determined that no other-than-temporary impairments exist at the reporting date.The Company obtains pricing information in determining the fair value of its available-for-sale securities from independent pricing vendors. Based onmanagement’s inquiries, the pricing vendors use various pricing models consistent with what other market participants would use. The assumptions andinputs used by the pricing vendors are derived from market observable sources including: reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmarkcurves, bids, offers and other market-related data. The Company has not made adjustments to such prices. Each quarter, the Company validates the fairvalue pricing methodology to determine the fair value consistent with applicable accounting guidance and to confirm that the securities are classified properlyin the fair value hierarchy. The Company compares the pricing received from its vendors to independent sources for the same or similar securities. 87Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The amortized cost and estimated fair value of these investment securities at December 31, 2012, by contractual maturity are shown below (amounts inthousands): AmortizedCost Fair Value Available-for-sale securities Due in one year or less $138,992 $138,887 Due after one year through two years 41,343 41,172 $180,335 $180,059 5. Receivables, netReceivables, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): As of December 31, 2012 2011 Casino $275,302 $264,034 Hotel 18,227 20,790 Retail leases and other 47,257 45,520 340,786 330,344 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (102,213) (91,854) $238,573 $238,490 6. Property and Equipment, netProperty and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): As of December 31, 2012 2011 Land and improvements $732,209 $730,335 Buildings and improvements 3,837,215 3,777,612 Airplanes 135,392 77,436 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 1,646,506 1,655,655 Leasehold interest in land 316,658 316,437 Construction in progress 110,490 28,477 6,778,470 6,585,952 Less: accumulated depreciation (2,050,571) (1,720,620) $4,727,899 $4,865,332 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, was $367.1 million, $389.8 million and $394.9 million, respectively. 88Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 7. Intangibles, netIntangibles, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): MacauGamingConcession ShowProductionRights WaterRights Trademarks TotalIntangibles,Net January 1, 2011 $27,401 $5,005 $6,400 $1,399 $40,205 Amortization (2,383) (2,071) — — (4,454) December 31, 2011 25,018 2,934 6,400 1,399 35,751 Amortization (2,383) (2,071) — — (4,454) December 31, 2012 $22,635 $863 $6,400 $1,399 $31,297 The Macau gaming concession intangible is being amortized over the 20-year life of the concession. The Company expects that amortization of theMacau gaming concession will be $2.4 million each year from 2013 through 2021, and $1.2 million in 2022.Show production rights represent amounts paid to purchase the rights to the “Le Rêve” production show, which is performed at Wynn Las Vegas. TheCompany expects show production rights amortization of $0.9 million in 2013, which is the final year of amortization.Water rights reflect the fair value allocation determined in the purchase of the property on which Wynn Las Vegas is located in April 2000. The value ofthe trademarks primarily represents the costs to acquire the “Le Rêve” name. The water rights and trademarks are indefinite-lived assets and, accordingly, notamortized. 89Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 8. Long-Term DebtLong-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): As of December 31, 2012 2011 7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due November 1, 2017, net of original issue discount of $7,384 atDecember 31, 2012 and $8,578 at December 31, 2011 $492,616 $491,422 7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due May 1, 2020,net of original issue discount of $1,632 at December31, 2012 and $1,789 at December 31, 2011 350,378 350,221 7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due August 15, 2020 1,320,000 1,320,000 5 3/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due March 15, 2022 900,000 — Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility, due August 15, 2013; interest at LIBOR plus 1.875% — 40,262 Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility, due August 17, 2015; interest at LIBOR plus 3% — 330,605 Wynn Macau Senior Term Loan Facilities (as amended July 2012), due July 31, 2017 and July 31, 2018; interest atLIBOR or HIBOR plus 1.75%—2.50%, net of original issue discount of $3,737 at December 31, 2012 749,433 — Wynn Macau Senior Term Loan Facilities (as amended June 2007), due June 27, 2014; interest at LIBOR or HIBORplus 1.25%—1.75% at December 31, 2011 — 477,251 Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facilities, (as amended July 2012) due July 31, 2017; interest at LIBOR orHIBOR plus 1.75%—2.50% — — Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility, due June 27, 2012; interest at LIBOR or HIBOR plus 1.25% atDecember 31, 2011…… — 150,400 Redemption Price Promissory Note with former stockholder and related party, due February 18, 2022; interest at 2% 1,936,443 — $42 million Note Payable, due April 1, 2017; interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% 33,950 35,350 $32.5 million Note Payable, due August 10, 2012; interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% — 22,208 5,782,820 3,217,719 Current portion of long-term debt (1,050) (407,934) $5,781,770 $2,809,785 7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes due 2017In October 2009, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (together, the “Issuers”) issued, in a private offering, $500 millionaggregate principal amount of 7 7/8% first mortgage notes due November 1, 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) at a price of 97.823% of the principal amount. Interest isdue on the 2017 Notes on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Commencing November 1, 2013, the 2017 Notes are redeemable at the Issuers’ option at aprice equal to 103.938% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on November 1st of each year thereafterto zero on or after November 1, 2015. The 2017 Notes are senior obligations of the Issuers and are unsecured (except by the first priority pledge by WynnResorts Holdings, LLC of its equity interests in Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (the “Holdings pledge”)). The Issuers’ obligations under the 2017 Notes rank paripassu in right of payment with the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes (as defined below), the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes (as defined below) and the 2022 Notes (as defined below).The 2017 Notes are not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries. If the Issuers undergo a change of control, they must offer to repurchase the 2017Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued 90Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) and unpaid interest. The indenture governing the 2017 Notes contains customary negative covenants and financial covenants, including, but not limited to,covenants that restrict Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s ability to: pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity; incur additional debt; make investments;create liens on assets to secure debt; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; merge or consolidate with another company;transfer and sell assets or create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries.7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes due 2020In April 2010, the Issuers issued, in a private offering, $352 million aggregate principal amount of 7 7/8% first mortgage notes due May 1, 2020 (the “77/8% 2020 Notes”). The 7 7/8% 2020 Notes were issued pursuant to an exchange offer for previously issued notes that were to mature in December 2014.Interest is due on the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Commencing May 1, 2015, the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes are redeemable at theIssuers’ option at a price equal to 103.938% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on May 1st of eachyear thereafter to zero on or after May 1, 2018. The 7 7/8% 2020 Notes are senior obligations of the Issuers and are unsecured (except by the Holdings pledge).The Issuers’ obligations under the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with the 2017 Notes, the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes (as defined below) andthe 2022 Notes (as defined below). The 7 7/8% 2020 Notes are not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries. If the Issuers undergo a change ofcontrol, they must offer to repurchase the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The indenture governing the7 7/8% 2020 Notes contains customary negative covenants and financial covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict Wynn Las Vegas,LLC’s ability to: pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity; incur additional debt; make investments; create liens on assets to secure debt; enter intotransactions with affiliates; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; merge or consolidate with another company; transfer and sell assets or create dividend andother payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries.7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes due 2020In August 2010, the Issuers issued $1.32 billion aggregate principal amount of 7 3/4% first mortgage notes due August 15, 2020 (the “7 3/4% 2020Notes”). The 7 3/4% 2020 Notes were issued at par. The 7 3/4% 2020 Notes refinanced a previous notes issue that was to mature in December 2014. Interest isdue on the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes on February 15th and August 15th of each year. Commencing August 15, 2015, the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes are redeemable at theIssuers’ option at a price equal to 103.875% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on August 15th ofeach year thereafter to zero on or after August 15, 2018. The 7 3/4% 2020 Notes are senior obligations of the Issuers and are unsecured (except by the Holdingspledge). The Issuers’ obligations under the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with the 2017 Notes, the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes and the 2022Notes (as defined below). The 7 3/4% 2020 Notes are not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries. If the Issuers undergo a change of control, theymust offer to repurchase the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The indenture governing the 7 3/4% 2020Notes contains customary negative covenants and financial covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s abilityto: pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity; incur additional debt; make investments; create liens on assets to secure debt; enter into transactionswith affiliates; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; merge or consolidate with another company; transfer and sell assets or create dividend and other paymentrestrictions affecting subsidiaries.5 3/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes due 2022In March 2012, the Issuers issued, in a private offering, $900 million aggregate principal amount of 5 3/8% first mortgage notes due 2022 (the “2022Notes”). A portion of the proceeds were used to repay all amounts 91Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas term loan facilities. In October 2012, the Issuers commenced an offer to exchange all of the 2022 Notes for notesregistered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The exchange offer closed on November 6, 2012. Interest is due on the 2022 Notes on March 15thand September 15th of each year. Commencing March 15, 2017, the 2022 Notes are redeemable at the Issuers’ option at a price equal to 102.688% of theprincipal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on March 15th of each year thereafter to zero on or after March 15,2020. The 2022 Notes are senior obligations of the Issuers and are unsecured (except by the Holdings pledge). The Issuers’ obligations under the 2022 Notesrank pari passu in right of payment with the 2017 Notes, the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes and the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes. The 2022 Notes are not guaranteed by any of theCompany’s subsidiaries. If the Issuers undergo a change of control, they must offer to repurchase the 2022 Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plusaccrued and unpaid interest. The indenture governing the 2022 Notes contains customary negative covenants and financial covenants, including, but notlimited to, covenants that restrict Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s ability to: pay dividends or distributions or repurchase equity; incur additional debt; makeinvestments; create liens on assets to secure debt; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; merge or consolidate withanother company; transfer and sell assets or create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries.As described in Note 16 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, Elaine Wynn has submitted a cross claim against Steve Wynn and Kazuo Okada.The indentures for the 2017 Notes, the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes, the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes and the 2022 Notes (collectively, the “Indentures”) provide that if SteveWynn, together with certain related parties, in the aggregate beneficially owns a lesser percentage of the outstanding common stock of the Company than arebeneficially owned by any other person, a change of control will have occurred. If Elaine Wynn prevails in her cross claim, Steve Wynn would notbeneficially own or control Elaine Wynn’s shares and a change in control may result under the Indentures and the Company’s other debt documents.In September 2012, as discussed below, the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement (as defined below) was terminated, and in accordance with the respectiveIndentures, the liens (other than the Holdings pledge) on the assets of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and its subsidiaries securing, and the subsidiary guarantees of,the 2017 Notes, the 7 7/8% 2020 Notes, the 7 3/4% 2020 Notes and the 2022 Notes were released.Wynn Las Vegas Credit FacilitiesIn March 2012, Wynn Las Vegas entered into an eighth amendment (“Amendment No. 8”) to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as ofAugust 15, 2006 (as amended, the “Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement”). Amendment No. 8 amended the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement to, among otherthings, permit the issuance of the 2022 Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC prepaid all term loans under theWynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement, terminated all of its revolving credit commitments that were due to expire in 2013, and terminated all but $100 million ofits revolving credit commitments expiring in 2015. In connection with this transaction, the Company expensed deferred financing fees of $4.8 million, allrelated to the Wynn Las Vegas term loan and revolving credit facilities.In September 2012, Wynn Las Vegas terminated the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. No loans were outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas CreditAgreement at the time of termination. Prior to such termination, certain letters of credit in which lenders had participated pursuant to the Wynn Las VegasCredit Agreement were reallocated to a separate, unsecured letter of credit facility provided by Deutsche Bank, A.G. Wynn Las Vegas did not incur any earlytermination penalties related to the termination.In connection with the termination, the Company expensed $2.6 million of previously deferred financing costs and third party fees related to the WynnLas Vegas Credit Agreement. 92Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Wynn Macau Credit FacilitiesDuring the year ended December 31, 2012, Wynn Macau, S.A. repaid $150.4 million of borrowings under the Wynn Macau Senior Revolving CreditFacility. On June 27, 2012, the Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility matured with an outstanding balance of $0.On July 31, 2012, Wynn Macau, S.A., amended and restated its credit facilities, dated September 14, 2004 (as so amended and restated, the “AmendedWynn Macau Credit Facilities”), and appointed Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch as intercreditor agent, facilities agent and security agent. TheAmended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities and related agreements took effect on July 31, 2012 and expand availability under Wynn Macau S.A.’s seniorsecured bank facility to US$2.3 billion equivalent, consisting of a US$750 million equivalent fully funded senior secured term loan facility and a US$1.55billion equivalent senior secured revolving credit facility. Wynn Macau, S.A. also has the ability to upsize the total senior secured facilities by an additionalUS$200 million pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau CreditFacilities, which consist of both Hong Kong Dollar and United States Dollar tranches, were used to refinance Wynn Macau S.A.’s existing indebtedness, andwill be used to fund the design, development, construction and pre-opening expenses of Wynn Cotai and for general corporate purposes.The term loan facility matures in July 2018, and the revolving credit facility matures in July 2017. The principal amount of the term loan is required tobe repaid in two equal installments in July 2017 and July 2018. The senior secured facilities bear interest for the first six months after closing at LIBOR orHIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% and thereafter will be subject to LIBOR or HIBOR plus a margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% based on Wynn Macau, S.A.’sleverage ratio.Borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities are guaranteed by Palo Real Estate Company Limited (“Palo”), a subsidiary of WynnMacau, S.A., and by certain subsidiaries of the Company that own equity interests in Wynn Macau, S.A., and are secured by substantially all of the assetsof Wynn Macau, S.A., the equity interests in Wynn Macau, S.A. and substantially all of the assets of Palo.In connection with amending the Wynn Macau credit facilities, the Company expensed $17.7 million and capitalized $33.2 million of financing costs.The Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain a requirement that Wynn Macau, S.A. must make mandatory repayments of indebtedness fromspecified percentages of excess cash flow. If Wynn Macau, S.A. meets a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended Wynn Macau CreditFacilities, of greater than 4.0 to 1, such repayment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined in the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. If theConsolidated Leverage Ratio is equal or less than 4.0 to 1, then no repayment is required. Based on current estimates the Company does not believe that theWynn Macau Consolidated Leverage Ratio during the year ending December 31, 2013 will exceed 4.0 to 1. Accordingly, Wynn Macau, S.A. does not expect tomake any mandatory repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2013.The Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain customary covenants restricting certain activities including, but not limited to: the incurrence ofadditional indebtedness, the incurrence or creation of liens on any of its property, sale and leaseback transactions, the ability to dispose of assets, and makingloans or other investments. In addition, Wynn Macau was required by the financial covenants to maintain a Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended WynnMacau Credit Facilities, of not greater than 3.75 to 1 as of December 31, 2012, and an Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Amended Wynn MacauCredit Facilities, of not less than 2.00 to 1. Management believes that Wynn Macau was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2012. 93Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) In connection with the initial financing of Wynn Macau, Wynn Macau, S.A. entered into a Bank Guarantee Reimbursement Agreement with BancoNacional Ultramarino, S.A. (“BNU”) for the benefit of the Macau government. This guarantee assures Wynn Macau, S.A.’s performance under the casinoconcession agreement, including the payment of premiums, fines and indemnity for any material failure to perform under the terms of the concessionagreement. As of December 31, 2012, the guarantee was in the amount of 300 million Macau Patacas (approximately US$37 million) and will remain at suchamount until 180 days after the end of the term of the concession agreement (2022). BNU, as issuer of the guarantee, is currently secured by a second prioritysecurity interest in the senior lender collateral package. From and after repayment of all indebtedness under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities, WynnMacau, S.A. is obligated to promptly, upon demand by BNU, repay any claim made on the guarantee by the Macau government. BNU is paid an annual feefor the guarantee of approximately 5.2 million Macau Patacas (approximately US$0.7 million).Redemption Price Promissory NoteBased on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, the Company redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorize redemption ofthe shares held by unsuitable persons at a “fair value” redemption price. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair valuecalculation and concluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the shareswhich are subject to the terms of an existing stockholder agreement. Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, the Company issued the Redemption Note toAruze USA, Inc., a former stockholder and related party, in redemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of $1.94 billion, matureson February 18, 2022 and bears interest at the rate of 2% per annum payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. TheCompany may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of theprincipal or interest due under the Redemption Note. In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the soleand absolute discretion of the Company or as specifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinatedin right of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations ofWynn Resorts and any of its affiliates in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature.The Company has recorded the fair value of the Redemption Note at its estimated present value of approximately $1.94 billion in accordance withapplicable accounting guidance. In determining this fair value, the Company considered the stated maturity of the Redemption Note, its stated interest rate, andthe uncertainty of the related cash flows of the Redemption Note as well as the potential effects of the following: uncertainties surrounding the potential outcomeand timing of pending litigation with Aruze USA, Inc. (see Note 16); the outcome of on-going investigations by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; and otherpotential legal and regulatory actions. In addition, in the furtherance of various future business objectives, the Company considered its ability, at its soleoption, to prepay the Redemption Note at any time in accordance with its terms without penalty. Accordingly, the Company reasonably determined that theestimated life of the Redemption Note could be less than the contractual life of the Redemption Note. When considering the appropriate rate of interest to be usedto determine fair value for accounting purposes and in light of the uncertainty in the timing of the cash flows, the Company used observable inputs from arange of trading values of financial instruments with terms and lives similar to the estimated life and terms of the Redemption Note. As a result of thisanalysis, the Company concluded the Redemption Note’s stated rate of 2% approximated a market rate. Aruze USA, Inc., Universal EntertainmentCorporation and Kazuo Okada have challenged the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares and we are currently involved in litigation with those parties aswell as related shareholder derivative 94Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) litigation. The outcome of these various proceedings cannot be predicted. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of moneycould cause a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and could expose the Company to additional claims by third parties,including current or former investors or regulators. Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce the Company’s profits and could limit the Company’sability to operate its business.$42 Million Note Payable for AircraftOn March 30, 2007, World Travel, LLC, a subsidiary of Wynn Las Vegas, entered into a loan agreement with a principal balance of $42 million. Theloan is guaranteed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and secured by a first priority security interest in one of the Company’s aircraft. Principal payments of$350,000 plus interest are made quarterly with a balloon payment of $28 million due at maturity, April 1, 2017. Interest is calculated at 90-day LIBOR plus125 basis points.$32.5 Million Note Payable for AircraftOn May 10, 2007, World Travel G-IV, LLC, a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, entered into a $32.5 million term loan credit facility to finance thepurchase of an aircraft. Principal payments of $542,000 plus interest were made quarterly with a balloon payment of $21.1 million made on August 10,2012. Interest was calculated at LIBOR plus 115 basis points. There were no amounts outstanding on this note as of December 31, 2012.Fair Value of Long-Term DebtThe net book value of the Company’s outstanding first mortgage notes was $3.1 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.The estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding first mortgage notes, based on recent trades (using level 2 inputs), was approximately $3.4 billion and$2.4 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The net book value of the Company’s other debt instruments, excluding the Redemption Note,was approximately $783.4 million and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s other debtinstruments was approximately $760.8 million and $1 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The estimated fair value of the RedemptionNote (using level 2 inputs) was approximately $1.94 billion at December 31, 2012.Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term DebtScheduled maturities of long-term debt, including the accretion of debt discounts of $12.8 million, are as follows (amounts in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2013 $1,050 2014 1,400 2015 1,400 2016 1,400 2017 905,285 Thereafter 4,885,038 $5,795,573 9. Interest Rate SwapsThe Company has entered into floating-for-fixed interest rate swap arrangements in order to manage interest rate risk relating to certain of its debtfacilities. These interest rate swap agreements modify the Company’s 95Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s floating-rate debt to a fixed rate. These interest rate swaps essentially fix the interest rateat the percentages noted below; however, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps for each reporting period have been recorded in the increase/decreasein swap fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income, as the interest rate swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting.The following table presents the historical fair value of the interest rate swaps recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as ofDecember 31, 2012 and 2011. The Company utilized Level 2 inputs as described in Note 2 to determine fair value. The fair value approximates the amountthe Company would pay if these contracts were settled at the respective valuation dates. Fair value is estimated based upon current, and predictions of future,interest rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other market conditions, and therefore, is subject to significant estimationand a high degree of variability and fluctuation between periods. The fair value is adjusted, to reflect the impact of credit ratings of the counterparties or theCompany, as applicable. These adjustments resulted in a reduction in the fair values as compared to their settlement values. As of December 31, 2012, theinterest rate swaps are included in other long term liabilities. As of December 31, 2011, the interest rate swap liabilities were included in other current accruedliabilities. Liability fair value: Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Macau Total InterestRate Swaps (amounts in thousands) December 31, 2012 $— $3,938 $3,938 December 31, 2011 $4,628 $2,670 $7,298 Wynn Las Vegas SwapIn June 2012, the Company terminated its Wynn Las Vegas swap for a payment of $2.4 million. As of December 31, 2011, the liability fair value ofthis interest rate swap was approximately $4.6 million.Wynn Macau SwapsIn June 2012, the Wynn Macau swap matured. As of December 31, 2011, the liability fair value of this interest rate swap was approximately $2.7million.Effective September 28, 2012, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements intended to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate riskon borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under the two swap agreements, the Company pays a fixed interest rate (excluding theapplicable interest margin) of 0.73% on notional amounts corresponding to borrowings of HK$3.95 billion (approximately US$509.4 million) incurred underthe Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the applicable HIBOR at the time ofpayment. These interest rate swaps fix the all-in interest rate on such amounts at 2.48% to 3.23%. These interest rate swap agreements mature in July 2017.Effective October 31, 2012, the Company entered into a third interest rate swap agreement intended to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate riskon borrowings under the Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under this swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed interest rate (excluding the applicableinterest margin) of 0.6763% on notional amounts corresponding to borrowings of US$243.75 million incurred under the Amended Wynn Macau CreditFacilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes theall-in interest rate on such amounts at 2.4263% to 3.1763%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in July 2017. 96Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) 10. Related Party TransactionsRelated Party Share RedemptionBased on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, the Company redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorizes redemption ofthe shares held by unsuitable persons at a “fair value” redemption price. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair valuecalculation and concluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the shareswhich are subject to the terms of an existing stockholder agreement. Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, the Company issued the Redemption PricePromissory Note to Aruze USA, Inc., a former stockholder and related party, in redemption of the shares. Aruze USA, Inc., Universal EntertainmentCorporation and Kazuo Okada have challenged the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares and we are currently involved in litigation with those parties aswell as related shareholder derivative litigation. The outcome of these various proceedings cannot be predicted. Any adverse judgments or settlements involvingpayment of a material sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and could expose the Companyto additional claims by third parties, including current or former investors or regulators. Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce the Company’sprofits and could limit the Company’s ability to operate its business.Amounts Due to OfficersThe Company periodically provides services to Stephen A. Wynn, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (“Mr. Wynn”), andcertain other officers and directors of the Company, including the personal use of employees, construction work and other personal services. Mr. Wynn andother officers and directors have deposits with the Company to prepay any such items, which are replenished on an ongoing basis as needed. As ofDecember 31, 2012 and 2011, Mr. Wynn and the other officers and directors had a net deposit balance with the Company of $1.0 million and $0.4 million,respectively.Villa Suite LeaseOn March 18, 2010, Mr. Wynn and Wynn Las Vegas entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement of Lease (the “SW Lease”) for a villa suite toserve as Mr. Wynn’s personal residence. The SW Lease amends and restates a prior lease. The SW Lease was approved by the Audit Committee of the Boardof Directors of the Company. The term of the SW Lease commenced as of March 1, 2010 and runs concurrent with Mr. Wynn’s employment agreement withthe Company; provided that either party may terminate on 90 days notice. Pursuant to the SW Lease, the rental value of the villa suite will be treated asimputed income to Mr. Wynn, and will be equal to the fair market value of the accommodations provided. Effective March 1, 2010, and for the first two yearsof the term of the SW Lease, the rental value was $503,831 per year. Effective March 1, 2012, the rental value is $440,000 per year based on the current fairmarket value as established by the Audit Committee of the Company with the assistance of an independent third-party appraisal. The rental value for the villasuite will be re-determined every two years during the term of the lease by the Audit Committee, with the assistance of an independent third-party appraisal.Certain services for, and maintenance of, the villa suite are included in the rental.Home PurchaseIn May 2010, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Linda Chen, who is the Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Macau. The term ofthe employment agreement is through February 24, 2020. Under the terms of the employment agreement, the Company purchased a home in Macau for use byMs. Chen and has made renovations to the home with total costs of $9.3 million through December 31, 2012. The employment agreement also providesMs. Chen the use of an automobile in Macau. Upon the occurrence of certain events set 97Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) forth below, Ms. Chen has the option to purchase the home at the then fair market value of the home (as determined by an independent appraiser) less adiscount equal to ten percentage points multiplied by each anniversary of the term of the agreement that has occurred (the “Discount Percentage”). The option isexercisable for (a) no consideration at the end of the term, (b) $1.00 in the event of termination of Ms. Chen’s employment without “cause” or termination ofMs. Chen’s employment for “good reason” following a “change of control” and (c) at a price based on the applicable Discount Percentage in the eventMs. Chen terminates the agreement due to material breach by the Company. Upon Ms. Chen’s termination for “cause,” Ms. Chen will be deemed to haveelected to purchase the Macau home based on the applicable Discount Percentage unless the Company determines to not require Ms. Chen to purchase thehome. If Ms. Chen’s employment terminates for any other reason before the expiration of the term (e.g., because of her death or disability or due to revocation ofgaming license), the option will terminate.Plane Option AgreementOn January 3, 2013, the Company and Mr. Wynn entered into an agreement pursuant to which Mr. Wynn agreed to the termination of a previouslygranted option to purchase an approximately two acre tract of land located on the Wynn Las Vegas golf course and in consideration the Company grantedMr. Wynn the right to purchase any or all of the aircraft owned by the Company or its direct wholly owned subsidiaries. The aircraft purchase option isexercisable upon 30 days written notice and at a price equal to the book value of such aircraft, and will terminate on the date of termination of the employmentagreement between the Company and Mr. Wynn, which expires in October 2020.The “Wynn” Surname Rights AgreementOn August 6, 2004, the Company entered into agreements with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify the Company’s rights to use the “Wynn” name andMr. Wynn’s persona in connection with its casino resorts. Under the parties’ Surname Rights Agreement, Mr. Wynn granted the Company an exclusive, fullypaid-up, perpetual, worldwide license to use, and to own and register trademarks and service marks incorporating the “Wynn” name for casino resorts andrelated businesses, together with the right to sublicense the name and marks to its affiliates. Under the parties’ Rights of Publicity License, Mr. Wynn grantedthe Company the exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use his full name, persona and related rights of publicity for casino resorts and related businesses,together with the ability to sublicense the persona and publicity rights to its affiliates, until October 24, 2017.11. Property Charges and OtherProperty charges and other consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Net loss on assets abandoned/retired for remodel or sold $29,524 $19,708 $10,270 Donation to University of Macau Foundation 4,083 109,563 — Loss on contract termination 315 — 14,949 Loss on show cancellation 6,056 1,378 — $39,978 $130,649 $25,219 Property charges and other generally include costs related to the retirement of assets for remodels and asset abandonments. Property charges and other forthe year ended December 31, 2012 include a remodel of two Las 98Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Vegas restaurants, charges associated with the termination of a Las Vegas show that ended its run in November 2012, and miscellaneous renovations andabandonments at our resorts.Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2011 include the present value of a charitable contribution made by Wynn Macau to theUniversity of Macau Development Foundation. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May 2011, and a commitment for additionaldonations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive, for a total of $135 million. The amount reflected in the accompanyingConsolidated Statements of Income has been discounted using the Company’s estimated borrowing rate over the time period of the remaining committedpayments. In accordance with accounting standards for contributions, subsequent accretion of the discount is being recorded as additional donation expenseand included in Property charges and other. Also included are the write off of certain off-site golf memberships by Wynn Las Vegas, miscellaneous renovationsand abandonments at the Company’s resorts, including modifications of the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas retail esplanade, closure of the Blush nightclub andthe write off of certain costs related to a show that ended its run in Las Vegas in April 2011.Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2010 include a contract termination payment of $14.9 million related to a managementcontract for certain of the nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas as well as miscellaneous renovations, abandonments and gain/loss on sale of equipment at Wynn LasVegas and Wynn Macau.12. Stockholders’ EquityCommon StockThe Company is authorized to issue up to 400,000,000 shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”). As ofDecember 31, 2012 and 2011, 100,866,712 shares and 125,080,998 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Common Stock were outstanding. Except asotherwise provided by the Company’s articles of incorporation or Nevada law, each holder of the Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held ofrecord on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the Common Stock have no cumulative voting, conversion, redemption or preemptiverights or other rights to subscribe for additional shares. Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of the Company’s preferred stock, eachholder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, aswell as any distributions to the stockholders and, in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, is entitled to share ratably in allassets of the Company remaining after payment of liabilities.The Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts has authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.7 billion. The repurchase program may includerepurchases from time to time through open market purchases or negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions. As of December 31, 2012, theCompany had repurchased a cumulative total of 12,863,730 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for a net cost of $1.1 billion under the program. Underthe repurchase program, there were no repurchases made during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.During 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased a total of 7,640 and 51,136 shares, respectively, in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations onvested restricted stock.Preferred StockThe Company is authorized to issue up to 40,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”). As ofDecember 31, 2012, the Company had not issued any Preferred Stock. The 99Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Board of Directors, without further action by the holders of Common Stock, may designate and issue shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series and mayfix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions),dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares constituting any whollyunissued series of Preferred Stock. The issuance of such shares of Preferred Stock could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. Theissuance of shares of Preferred Stock under certain circumstances could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of the Company orother corporate action.Redemption of SecuritiesWynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation provide that, to the extent a gaming authority makes a determination of unsuitability or to the extent the Board ofDirectors determines, in its sole discretion, that a person is likely to jeopardize the Company or any affiliates application for, receipt of, approval for, right tothe use of, or entitlement to, any gaming license, Wynn Resorts may redeem shares of its capital stock that are owned or controlled by an unsuitable person orits affiliates. The redemption price will be the amount, if any, required by the gaming authority or, if the gaming authority does not determine the price, thesum deemed by the Board of Directors to be the fair value of the securities to be redeemed. If Wynn Resorts determines the redemption price, the redemptionprice will be capped at the closing price of the shares on the principal national securities exchange on which the shares are listed on the trading day before theredemption notice is given. If the shares are not listed on a national securities exchange, the redemption price will be capped at the closing sale price of theshares as quoted on The NASDAQ Global Select Market or if the closing price is not reported, the mean between the bid and ask prices, as quoted by anyother generally recognized reporting system. Wynn Resorts’ right of redemption is not exclusive of any other rights that it may have or later acquire under anyagreement, its bylaws or otherwise. The redemption price may be paid in cash, by promissory note, or both, as required, and pursuant to the termsestablished by, the applicable Gaming Authority and, if not, as the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts elects.Based on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. For more information, refer to Note 16—“Commitments and Contingencies”.13. Noncontrolling InterestIn October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau,listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including the over allotment,Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of this subsidiary’s common stock (the “Wynn Macau Limited IPO”). Proceeds to the Companyas a result of this transaction were approximately $1.8 billion, net of transaction costs of approximately $84 million. The shares of Wynn Macau, Limitedwere not and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration under the Securities Act, oran applicable exception from such registration requirements. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $226.7 million, $211.7 million and$156.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.On November 16, 2011, the Wynn Macau, Limited Board of Directors approved a HK$1.20 per share dividend. The total dividend amount wasapproximately $800 million and the Company’s share of this dividend was $578.3 million. A reduction of $221.6 million was made to noncontrolling interestin the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the payment of this dividend. 100Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) On November 2, 2010, the Wynn Macau, Limited Board of Directors approved a HK$0.76 per share dividend. The total dividend amount wasapproximately $508 million and the Company’s share of this dividend was $367 million. A reduction of $140.7 million was made to noncontrolling interestin the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the payment of this dividend.14. Benefit PlansEmployee Savings PlanThe Company established a retirement savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering its U.S. non-union employees inJuly 2000. The plan allows employees to defer, within prescribed limits, a percentage of their income on a pre-tax basis through contributions to this plan. TheCompany suspended matching contributions to this plan effective March 2009 and did not record any expense for matching contributions for the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.Wynn Macau also operates a defined contribution retirement benefits plan (the “Wynn Macau Plan”). Eligible employees are allowed to contribute 5% oftheir salary to the Wynn Macau Plan and the Company matches any contributions. The assets of the Wynn Macau Plan are held separately from those of theCompany in an independently administered fund. The Company’s matching contributions vest to the employee at 10% per year with full vesting in tenyears. Forfeitures of unvested contributions are used to reduce the Company’s liability for its contributions payable. For the period from March 1, 2009through April 30, 2010, the Company suspended its matching contributions. The contributions were reinstated effective May 1, 2010. During the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded an expense for matching contributions of $7.1 million, $6.6 million and $3.3 million,respectively.Multi-employer pension planWynn Las Vegas contributes to a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for certain of its union employees under the terms of the Southern NevadaCulinary and Bartenders Union collective-bargaining agreement. The collective-bargaining agreement that covers these union-represented employees expires in2016. The legal name of the multi-employer pension plan is the Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Plan (the “Plan”) (EIN: 88-6016617 PlanNumber: 001). The Company recorded an expense of $8.6 million, $7.6 million and $6.8 million for contributions to the Plan for the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. For the 2011 plan year, the most recent for which plan data is available, the Company’s contributions wereidentified by the Plan to exceed 5% of total contributions for that year. Based on information the Company received from the Plan, it was certified to be inneither endangered nor critical status for the 2011 plan year. Risks of participating in a multi-employer plan differs from single-employer plans for thefollowing reasons: (1) assets contributed to a multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participatingemployers; (2) if a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participatingemployers; and (3) if a participating employer stops participating, it may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of theplan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.Stock-Based CompensationThe Company established the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “WRL Stock Plan”) to provide for the grant of (i) incentive stock options,(ii) compensatory (i.e., nonqualified) stock options, and (iii) nonvested shares of Common Stock of Wynn Resorts, Limited. Employees, directors (whetheremployee or nonemployee) and 101Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) independent contractors or consultants of the Company are eligible to participate in the WRL Stock Plan. However, only employees of the Company are eligibleto receive incentive stock options.A maximum of 12,750,000 shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance under the WRL Stock Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 4,087,064shares remain available for the grant of stock options or nonvested shares of Common Stock.Options are granted at the current market price at the date of grant. The WRL Stock Plan provides for a variety of vesting schedules all determined at thetime of grant. All options expire ten years from the date of grant.A summary of option activity under the WRL Stock Plan as of December 31, 2012, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below: Options WeightedAverageExercisePrice WeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm AggregateIntrinsicValue Outstanding at January 1, 2012 2,729,124 $63.49 Granted 173,830 $101.60 Exercised (332,576) $46.86 Canceled/Expired (172,558) $86.65 Outstanding at December 31, 2012 2,397,820 $66.89 6.08 $110,155,465 Fully vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2012 2,285,904 $66.60 6.07 $105,717,827 Exercisable at December 31, 2012 311,290 $63.00 3.96 $15,907,396 The following information is provided for stock options of the WRL Stock Plan (amounts in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Weighted average grant date fair value $33.03 $48.31 $40.32 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $22,416 $36,776 $63,095 Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options $15,583 $23,789 $66,186 Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options and vesting of restrictedstock $5,537 $11,176 $10,480 As of December 31, 2012, there was a total of $53.4 million of unamortized compensation related to stock options, which is expected to be recognizedover the vesting period of the related grants through May 2019. 102Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) A summary of the status of the WRL Stock Plan’s nonvested shares as of December 31, 2012 and changes during the year then ended is presentedbelow: Shares WeightedAverageGrant DateFair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2012 794,500 $98.08 Granted 41,500 110.04 Vested (153,000) 76.93 Canceled (31,500) 109.34 Nonvested at December 31, 2012 651,500 $103.27 The following information is provided for nonvested stock of the WRL Stock Plan (amounts in thousands, except weighted average grant date fairvalue): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Weighted average grant date fair value $110.04 $129.55 $107.03 Fair value of shares vested $15,653 $24,865 $2,833 Approximately $42.5 million of unamortized compensation cost relating to nonvested shares of Common Stock at December 31, 2012 will be recognizedas compensation over the vesting period of the related grants through October 2021.Wynn Macau, Limited Stock Incentive PlanThe Company’s majority owned subsidiary Wynn Macau, Limited adopted a stock incentive plan effective September 16, 2009 (the “WML StockPlan”). The purpose of the WML Stock Plan is to reward participants, which may include directors and employees of Wynn Macau, Limited who havecontributed towards enhancing the value of Wynn Macau and its shares. A maximum of 518,750,000 shares have been reserved for issuance under the WMLStock Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 2.2 million options have been granted.A summary of option activity under the WML Stock Plan as of December 31, 2012, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below: Options WeightedAverageExercisePrice WeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm AggregateIntrinsicValue Outstanding at January 1, 2012 1,350,000 $1.98 Granted 760,000 2.46 Exercised — — Outstanding at December 31, 2012 2,110,000 2.15 8.3 $1,416,513 Fully vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2012 2,110,000 2.15 8.3 $1,416,513 Exercisable at December 31, 2012 430,000 1.77 7.5 $452,880 103Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The following information is provided for stock options of the WML Stock Plan (amounts in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 Weighted average grant date fair value $0.78 $0.75 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $— $99.2 Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options $— $70.2 As of December 31, 2012, there was a total of $1.0 million of unamortized compensation related to stock options, which is expected to be recognizedover the vesting period of the related grants through June 2017.Compensation CostThe Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the estimated fair value for each option grant issued, with highly subjectiveassumptions, changes in which could materially affect the estimated fair value. Expected volatility is based on implied and historical factors related to theCompany’s Common Stock. Expected term represents the weighted average time between the option’s grant date and its exercise date. The risk-free interest rateused for each period presented is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for WRL Stock Plan options or the Hong Kong Exchange Fund rates for the WMLStock Plan options at the time of grant for the period equal to the expected term.The fair value of stock options granted under the WRL Stock Plan was estimated on the date of grant using the following weighted-average assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Expected dividend yield 4.0% 4.0% 1.23% Expected stock price volatility 48.8% 49.7% 60.9% Risk-free interest rate 1.18% 2.4% 3.1% Expected average life of options (years) 7.0 6.5 6.9 The fair value of stock options granted under the WML Stock Plan was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Expected dividend yield 4.0% 4.0% —% Expected stock price volatility 49.0% 37.8% 40.8% Risk-free interest rate 0.67% 2.1% 2.4% Expected average life of options (years) 6.5 6.5 6.5 104Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The total compensation cost for both the WRL Stock Plan and the WML Stock Plan is allocated as follows (amounts in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Casino $4,794 $8,997 $10,497 Rooms 313 383 455 Food and beverage 178 429 301 Entertainment, retail and other 43 24 87 General and administrative 14,320 14,048 15,828 Total stock-based compensation expense 19,648 23,881 27,168 Total stock-based compensation capitalized 195 886 617 Total stock-based compensation costs $19,843 $24,767 $27,785 15. Income TaxesConsolidated income (loss) before taxes for domestic and foreign operations consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Domestic $(87,122) $49,521 $(239,125) Foreign 820,120 756,046 576,168 Total $732,998 $805,567 $337,043 The Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Current Federal $5,912 $— $— Foreign 2,042 (3,386) 1,560 $7,954 $(3,386) $1,560 Deferred Federal $(3,655) $(10,809) $9,640 Foreign — (5,351) 9,247 (3,655) (16,160) 18,887 Total $4,299 $(19,546) $20,447 105Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The income tax provision (benefit) differs from that computed at the federal statutory corporate tax rate as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Foreign tax rate differential (25.6%) (21.3%) (38.8%) Non-taxable foreign income (15.4%) (13.0%) (24.8%) Foreign tax credits, net of valuation allowance 1.7% (80.8%) (104.9%) Repatriation of foreign earnings 0.0% 76.3% 134.9% Other, net 3.6% 0.4% 1.7% Valuation allowance, other 1.3% 1.0% 3.0% Effective tax rate 0.6% (2.4%) 6.1% On November 30, 2010, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a second 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12% Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits,thereby exempting the casino gaming profits of Wynn Macau, S.A. through December 31, 2015. Accordingly for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011,and 2010, the Company was exempted from the payment of $87.1 million, $82.7 million, and $64.4 million in such taxes or $0.84, $0.66 and $0.51 pershare, respectively. The Company’s non-gaming profits remain subject to the Macau Complementary Tax and its casino winnings remain subject to theMacau Special Gaming tax and other levies in accordance with its concession agreement.In July of 2011, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a 5-year extension of its agreement with the Macau Special Administrative Region that provides for anannual payment of MOP $15.5 million (approximately $1.9 million U.S. dollars) as complementary tax otherwise due by shareholders of Wynn Macau,S.A. on dividend distributions through 2015. As a result of the shareholder dividend tax agreements, income tax expense includes $1.9 million and $1.9million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.The Macau special gaming tax is 35% of gross gaming revenue. U.S. tax laws only allow a foreign tax credit up to 35% of “net” foreign source income.In February 2010, the Company and the IRS entered into a Pre-Filing Agreement (“PFA”) providing that the Macau Special Gaming Tax qualifies as a tax paidin lieu of an income tax and could be claimed as a U.S. foreign tax credit.During December 31, 2012, the Company did not repatriate any earnings of Wynn Macau, S.A. and consequently did not generate foreign tax credits inthe current year. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized tax benefits of $647.6 million and $955.2 million,respectively (net of valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions) for foreign tax credits generated applicable to the earnings of Wynn Macau, S.A.Accounting standards require recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, avaluation allowance is applied. During 2012 and 2011, the aggregate valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $19.1 million and $526.6million, respectively. The 2012 and 2011 increases are primarily related to foreign tax credit carryforwards and other foreign deferred tax assets that are notconsidered more likely than not realizable.The Company recorded tax benefits resulting from the exercise of nonqualified stock options and the value of vested restricted stock and accrueddividends of $5.5 million, $11.2 million, and $10.5 million as of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, in excess of the amounts reported forsuch items as 106Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) compensation costs under accounting standards related to stock-based compensation. The Company uses a with-and-without approach to determine if theexcess tax deductions associated with compensation costs have reduced income taxes payable.The tax effects of significant temporary differences representing net deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): As of December 31, 2012 2011 Deferred tax assets—U.S.: Current: Receivables, inventories, accrued liabilities and other $38,488 $36,753 Less: valuation allowance (35,386) (33,525) 3,102 3,228 Long-term: Foreign tax credit carryforwards 1,843,757 1,848,185 Intangibles and related other 26,773 31,215 Stock based compensation 19,113 17,001 Pre-opening costs 14,584 16,671 Other 12,320 9,473 1,916,547 1,922,545 Less: valuation allowance (1,762,090) (1,753,667) 154,457 168,878 Deferred tax liabilities—U.S.: Current: Prepaid insurance, maintenance and taxes (6,280) (6,803) (6,280) (6,803) Long-term: Property and equipment (199,956) (223,172) (199,956) (223,172) Deferred tax assets – Foreign: Current: Accrued liabilities… 156 — Less: valuation allowance (156) — — — Long-term: Net operating loss carryforwards 17,157 17,593 Property and equipment 11,973 5,345 Other 4,783 2,352 Less: valuation allowance (33,913) (25,290) — — Net deferred tax liability $(48,677) $(57,869) 107Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) As of December 31, 2012, the Company had foreign tax credit carryforwards (net of uncertain tax positions) of $1,844 million. Of this amount,$662.2 million will expire in 2018, $110.9 million will expire in 2019, $530.4 million in 2020, and $540.3 million in 2021. The Company has no U.S. taxloss carryforwards. The Company incurred foreign tax losses of $85.4 million, $70.9 million, and $89.4 million during the tax years ended December 31,2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These foreign tax loss carryforwards expire in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The Company incurred a U.S. capitalloss of $3.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The U.S. capital loss carryforward will expire in 2016.In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company does not consider forecasted future operating results when scheduling the realization ofdeferred tax assets and the required valuation allowance but instead relies solely on the reversal of net taxable temporary differences. The valuation allowancefor foreign tax credits was determined by scheduling the existing U.S. taxable temporary differences that are expected to reverse and result in “net” foreignsource income during the 10-year foreign tax credit carryover period.As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had valuation allowances of $1,786 million and $1,777 million, respectively, provided on foreigntax credits expected to expire unutilized and valuation allowances of $11.1 million and $9.7 million provided on other U.S. deferred tax assets. The Companyhas recorded a valuation allowance against all of its foreign deferred tax assets.Except for $604.6 million of accumulated earnings which the Company plans on repatriating, the Company has not provided deferred U.S. incometaxes or foreign withholding taxes on temporary differences of $333.6 million and $300.6 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which areindefinitely reinvested and will be used to fund future operations or expansion. The amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability associated with thesetemporary differences is approximately $116.8 million and $105.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. Deferred income taxes, net offoreign tax credits, are provided for foreign earnings planned for repatriation. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company repatriated $0and $578.2 million from Wynn Macau, Limited. The amounts repatriated were used to fund domestic operations, to provide additional U.S. liquidity, and tofund dividends to the Company’s shareholders.A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (amounts in thousands): As ofDecember 31, 2012 2011 2010 Balance—beginning of year $85,498 $83,834 $148,365 Additions based on tax positions of the current year 8,140 12,427 13,164 Additions based on tax positions of prior years — — 694 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — — — Settlements — — (78,389) Lapses in statutes of limitations (9,349) (10,763) — Balance—end of year $84,289 $85,498 $83,834 As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 unrecognized tax benefits of $55.2 million, $60.4 million, and $48.0 million respectively, were recorded asreductions to the U.S. foreign tax credit deferred tax asset and the foreign net operating loss deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010,unrecognized tax benefits of $29.1 million, $25.1 million, and $35.9 million, respectively, were recorded in Other Long Term Liabilities. 108Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, $18.8 million, $24.2 million, and $17.9 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefit would, ifrecognized, impact the effective tax rate.The Company recognizes penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. During the years endedDecember 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized interest and penalties of $0.3 million and $0.04 million, respectively. The Company recognized nointerest or penalties during the year ended December 31, 2010.The Company anticipates that the 2008 statute of limitations will expire in the next 12 months for certain foreign tax jurisdictions. Also, the Company’sunrecognized tax benefits include certain income tax accounting methods. These accounting methods govern the timing and deductibility of income taxdeductions. As a result, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits could increase by a range of $0 to $4.0 million over the next 12 months.The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s income tax returns aresubject to examination by the IRS and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company’s 2002 to 2008 domestic income tax returns remainsubject to examination by the IRS to the extent of tax attributes carryforwards to future years. The Company’s 2009 to 2011 domestic income tax returns alsoremain subject to examination by the IRS. The Company’s 2008 to 2011 Macau income tax returns remain subject to examination by the Macau FinanceBureau.In April 2012, the Company reached an agreement with the Appellate division of the IRS regarding issues raised during the examination of the 2006through 2009 U.S. income tax returns. The settlement with the Appellate division did not impact the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits. The settlement ofthe 2006 through 2009 examination issues resulted in a cash tax payment of $1.3 million and the utilization of $3.1 million and $0.9 million in foreign taxcredit and general business credit carryforwards, respectively.During December 2012, the IRS completed an examination of the Company’s 2010 U.S. income tax return and had no changes. For tax years 2011 and2012, the Company is participating in the IRS Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). Under the CAP program, the IRS and the taxpayer work together ina pre-filing environment to examine transactions and issues and thus complete the tax examination before the tax return is filed. In February 2013, theCompany received notification that it had been accepted into the IRS CAP for the 2013 tax year. The Company believes the IRS will complete their examinationof the 2011 tax year in the next 12 months. The Company does not expect a change in its unrecognized tax benefits as a result of the completion of theexamination.During August 2011, Wynn Macau, S.A. settled an appeal related to the Macau Finance Bureau’s examination of its 2006 and 2007 MacauComplementary Tax returns. As part of the settlement, the Company paid $1.1 million in Macau Complementary tax. As the result of the exam settlement andthe expiration of the statute of limitations for the 2006 Macau Complementary tax return, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $10.8million.On December 31, 2012, the statute of limitations for the 2007 Macau Complementary tax return expired. As a result, the Company’s unrecognized taxbenefits decreased by $9.3 million.In July 2012, the Macau Finance Bureau commenced an examination of the 2008 Macau income tax return of Wynn Macau, S.A. In November 2012,the Company received the results of the examination. While no additional tax was due, adjustments were made to the Company’s foreign net operating losscarryforwards. 109Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) In January 2013, the Macau Finance Bureau examined the 2009 and 2010 Macau income tax returns of Palo, which is a co-holder of the land concessionfor the resort in Cotai. The exam resulted in no change to the tax returns.16. Commitments and ContingenciesWynn MacauLand Concession Contract. Wynn Macau, S.A. has entered into a land concession contract for the land on which Wynn Macau is located. Under theland concession contract, Wynn Macau, S.A. leases a parcel of approximately 16 acres from the government for an initial term of 25 years, with a right torenew for additional periods with government approval. Wynn Macau, S.A. has made payments to the Macau government under the land concession contracttotaling $56.9 million, including interest. During the term of the land concession contract, Wynn Macau, S.A. is required to make annual lease payments ofup to $525,000.Cotai Development and Land Concession Contract. In September 2011, Palo and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., each an indirect subsidiary of WynnMacau Limited, formally accepted the terms and conditions of a draft land concession contract from the Macau government for approximately 51 acres ofland in the Cotai area of Macau. On May 2, 2012, the land concession contract was gazetted by the government of Macau evidencing the final step in thegranting of the land concession. The Company is constructing a full scale integrated resort containing a casino, luxury hotel, convention, retail, entertainmentand food and beverage offerings on this land. The Company estimates the project budget to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion. The Companyexpects to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for the project construction costs in the first half of 2013. We expect to open our resort in Cotaiduring the first half of 2016.The initial term of the land concession contract is 25 years from May 2, 2012, and it may be renewed with government approval for successive periods.The total land premium payable, including interest as required by the land concession contract, is $193.4 million. An initial payment of $62.5 million waspaid in December 2011, with eight additional semi-annual payments of approximately $16.4 million each (which includes interest at 5%) due beginningNovember 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has recorded this obligation and related asset with $27.9 million included as a current liability and$76.2 million included as a long-term liability. The Company will also be required to make annual lease payments of $0.8 million during the resortconstruction period and annual payments of approximately $1.1 million once the development is completed.Cotai Land Agreement. On May 10, 2012, the Company made a $50 million payment to an unrelated third party in consideration of that party’srelinquishment of certain rights in and to any future development on the Cotai land noted above.Leases and other arrangementsThe Company is the lessor under several retail leases and has entered into license and distribution agreements for several additional retail outlets. TheCompany also is a party to joint venture agreements for the operation of one retail outlet and the Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership at Wynn LasVegas. The lease agreements include minimum base rents with contingent rental clauses. 110Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The following table presents the future minimum rentals to be received under the operating leases (amounts in thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2013 $34,728 2014 35,151 2015 34,435 2016 31,771 2017 22,379 Thereafter 1,982 $160,446 The total future minimum rentals do not include contingent rental. Contingent rentals were $94 million, $73.2 million and $42.5 million for the yearsended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.In addition, the Company is the lessee under leases for office space in Las Vegas, Macau and certain other locations, warehouse facilities, the landunderlying the Company’s aircraft hangar and certain office equipment.At December 31, 2012, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases to make future minimum lease payments as follows (amountsin thousands): Years Ending December 31, 2013 $5,775 2014 4,846 2015 3,882 2016 2,962 2017 1,106 Thereafter 3,944 $22,515 Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, was $21.5 million, $20.2 million, $21.6 million, respectively.Employment AgreementsThe Company has entered into employment agreements with several executive officers, other members of management and certain key employees. Theseagreements generally have three- to five-year terms and typically indicate a base salary and often contain provisions for discretionary bonuses. Certain of theexecutives are also entitled to a separation payment if terminated without “cause” or upon voluntary termination of employment for “good reason” following a“change of control” (as these terms are defined in the employment contracts).LitigationIn addition to the actions noted below, the Company’s affiliates are involved in litigation arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion ofmanagement, such litigation will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. 111Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Atlantic-Pacific CapitalOn May 3, 2010, Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. (“APC”) filed an arbitration demand with JAMS, a private alternative dispute resolution provider,regarding an agreement with the Company. The action concerns a claim for compensation of approximately $32 million pursuant to an agreement entered intobetween APC and the Company on or about March 30, 2008 whereby APC was engaged to raise equity capital for an investment vehicle sponsored by theCompany. APC is seeking compensation unrelated to the investment vehicle. The Company has denied APC’s claims for compensation. The Company filed aComplaint for Damages and Declaratory Relief against APC in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, on May 10, 2010, which APCremoved to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. In March 2011, the District Court denied APC’s motion to compel arbitration, and dismissedthe action. APC appealed, and on November 13, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court and compelledarbitration. The matter is proceeding in arbitration, and an arbitrator recently has been selected. Management believes that APC’s claims against the Companyare without merit, and the Company continues to defend this matter vigorously.Determination of Unsuitability and Redemption of Aruze USA, Inc. and AffiliatesOn February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts’ Gaming Compliance Committee concluded an investigation after receiving an independent report by Freeh,Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (the “Freeh Report”) detailing a pattern of misconduct by Aruze USA, Inc., at the time a stockholder of Wynn Resorts, UniversalEntertainment Corporation, Aruze USA, Inc.’s parent company, and Kazuo Okada, the majority shareholder of Universal Entertainment Corporation, who,until February 21, 2013, was also a member of Wynn Resorts’ Board of Directors and was at the time a director of Wynn Macau, Limited. The factual recordpresented in the Freeh Report included evidence that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation and Mr. Okada had provided valuable items tocertain foreign gaming officials who were responsible for regulating gaming in a jurisdiction in which entities controlled by Mr. Okada were developing agaming resort. Mr. Okada has denied the impropriety of such conduct to members of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts and Mr. Okada has refused toacknowledge or abide by Wynn Resorts’ anti-bribery policies and has refused to participate in the training all other directors have received concerning thesepolicies.Based on the Freeh Report, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts determined that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation andMr. Okada are “unsuitable persons” under Article VII of the Company’s articles of incorporation. The Board of Directors was unanimous (other thanMr. Okada) in its determination. The Board of Directors also requested that Mr. Okada resign as a director of Wynn Resorts (under Nevada corporation law, aboard of directors does not have the power to remove a director) and recommended that Mr. Okada be removed as a member of the Board of Directors of WynnMacau, Limited. In addition, on February 18, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., an indirectwholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts. On February 24, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Marau, Limited and onFebruary 22, 2013, he was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts by a stockholder vote in which 99.6% of the over 86 million shares votedwere cast in favor of removal. Additionally, Mr. Okada resigned from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts on February 21, 2013.Based on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Article VII of Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorizesredemption at “fair value” of the shares held by unsuitable persons. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair valuecalculation and concluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the sharesheld by Aruze USA, Inc. under the terms of the 112Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Stockholders Agreement (as defined below). Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, Wynn Resorts issued the Redemption Note to Aruze USA, Inc. inredemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of $1.94 billion, matures on February 18, 2022 and bears interest at the rate of2% per annum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. The Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, atany time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of the principal or interest due under the Redemption Note.In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the sole and absolute discretion of Wynn Resorts or asspecifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in themanner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations of Wynn Resorts or any of its affiliates in respect ofindebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature.After authorizing the redemption of the Aruze USA, Inc. shares, the Board of Directors took certain actions to protect the Company and its operationsfrom any influence of an unsuitable person, including placing limitations on the provision of certain operating information to unsuitable persons, evaluatingwhether to seek the removal of Mr. Okada from the Company’s Board of Directors, and the formation of an Executive Committee of the Board to manage thebusiness and affairs of the Company during the period between each annual meeting. The Charter of the Executive Committee provides that “UnsuitablePersons” are not permitted to serve on the Committee. All members of the Board, other than Mr. Okada, were appointed to the Executive Committee onFebruary 18, 2012. On February 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, Limited removed Mr. Kazuo Okada from the board. On January 3, 2013,the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders to consider and vote upon aproposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed a complaint in the United StatesDistrict Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleading in contravention ofSection 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. Mr. Okadaalso filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the special meeting of stockholdersuntil such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing held onFebruary 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Redemption Action and CounterclaimOn February 19, 2012, Wynn Resorts filed a complaint in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada against Mr. Okada, Aruze USA,Inc. and Universal Entertainment Corporation (companies controlled by Mr. Okada) (the “Okada Parties”), alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and relatedclaims. The Company is seeking compensatory and special damages as well as a declaration that it acted lawfully and in full compliance with its articles ofincorporation, bylaws and other governing documents in redeeming and cancelling the shares of Aruze, USA, Inc.On March 12, 2012, the Okada Parties removed the action to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the action was subsequentlyremanded to Nevada state court). On that same date, the Okada Parties filed an answer denying the claims and a counterclaim that purports to assert claimsagainst the Company, each of the 113Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) members of the Company’s Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and Wynn Resorts’ General Counsel (the “Wynn Parties”). As amended, the OkadaParties’ counterclaim alleges, among other things: (1) that the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock owned by Aruze USA, Inc. were exempt from theredemption-for-unsuitability provisions in the Wynn Resorts articles of incorporation pursuant to certain agreements executed in 2002; (2) that the WynnResorts directors who authorized the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares acted at the direction of Stephen A. Wynn and did not independently andobjectively evaluate Mr. Okada’s, Universal Entertainment Corporation’s, and Aruze USA, Inc.’s suitability, and by so doing, breached their fiduciaryduties; (3) that the Wynn Resorts directors violated the terms of the Wynn Resorts articles of incorporation by failing to pay Aruze USA, Inc. fair value for theredeemed shares; and (4) that the terms of the Redemption Note that Aruze USA, Inc. received in exchange for the redeemed shares, including the RedemptionNote’s principal amount, duration, interest rate, and subordinated status, were unconscionable. Among other relief, the amended counterclaim seeks adeclaration that the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shares was void, an injunction restoring Aruze USA, Inc.’s share ownership, damages in an unspecifiedamount and rescission of the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement. On August 31, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a motion for preliminary injunctionwith the Nevada state court. The motion sought an order that would prohibit Wynn Resorts from barring or preventing Aruze USA, Inc. from exercising rightsas a stockholder at the November 2, 2012 annual meeting of Wynn Resorts’ stockholders. On October 2, 2012, the Nevada state court denied Aruze USA,Inc.’s motion for preliminary injunction. On October 19, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a notice of appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court. The appeal wasassigned to the Nevada Supreme Court’s mediation program, has not progressed, and is pending. Wynn Resorts intends to vigorously defend against theappeal and to argue that the Nevada Supreme Court should affirm the state court’s decision denying Aruze USA, Inc.’s motion for a preliminary injunction.The Company’s complaint, as amended, and the Okada Parties’ counterclaim, as amended, were challenged at the pleading stage through motionpractice. At a hearing held on November 13, 2012, the Nevada State court denied the Wynn Parties’ motion to dismiss the Okada Parties’ amendedcounterclaim, but dismissed the Okada Parties’ claims under the Nevada Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. At a hearing held onJanuary 15, 2013, the court denied the Okada Parties’ motion to dismiss the Company’s amended complaint.On February 13, 2013, the Okada Parties filed a motion in the Nevada state court in which they asked the court to establish a “disputed ownershipfund” as defined in a federal tax regulation. Specifically, the motion sought an order establishing an escrow account to hold the Redemption Note issued toAruze USA, Inc. as compensation for the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock redeemed by the board of directors in February 2012 in light of the board’sdetermination of unsuitability, as well as the redeemed shares themselves (although those shares were previously cancelled in February 2012), pending aresolution of the state court action. The order sought by the Okada Parties would also require the Company to, among other things, make any payments on theRedemption Note into the escrow account. A hearing on the motion has been set for March 22, 2013. The Company believes there is no basis for the reliefrequested in the motion and intends to oppose the motion vigorously.The Company is vigorously pursuing its claims against the Okada Parties, and the Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defendingagainst the counterclaims asserted against them. The Company’s claims and the Okada Parties’ counterclaims are in a preliminary stage and management hasdetermined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possibleloss, if any. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financialcondition and results of operations and could expose the Company to additional claims by third parties, including current or former investors or regulators.Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce the Company’s profits and could limit the Company’s ability to operate its business. 114Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Related MattersThe Company provided the Freeh Report to appropriate regulators and law enforcement agencies and is cooperating with related investigations that suchregulators and agencies have undertaken. The conduct of the Okada Parties and any resulting regulatory investigations could have adverse consequences to theCompany and its subsidiaries. A finding by regulatory authorities that Mr. Okada violated anti-corruption statutes and/or other laws or regulations applicableto persons affiliated with a gaming licensee on Company property and/or otherwise involved the Company in criminal or civil violations could result in actionsby regulatory authorities against the Company. Relatedly, as described below, the Salt Lake Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC”) has commenced an informal inquiry into, and other regulators could pursue separate investigations into, the Company’s compliance with applicablelaws arising from the allegations in the matters described above and in response to litigation filed by Mr. Okada suggesting improprieties in connection with theCompany’s donation to the University of Macau. While the Company believes that it is in full compliance with all applicable laws, any such investigationscould result in actions by regulators against the Company. In February 2013, the Nevada Gaming Control Board informed the Company that it has completedits investigation of allegations made by Mr. Okada against the Company regarding the activities of Mr. Wynn and related entities in Macau and found noviolations of the Gaming Control Act or the Nevada Gaming Commission Regulations.On June 19, 2012, Elaine Wynn responded to the Okada Parties’ counterclaim and asserted a cross claim against Steve Wynn and Kazuo Okadaseeking a declaration that (1) any and all of Elaine Wynn’s duties under the January 2010 Stockholders Agreement (the “Stockholders Agreement”) by andamong Aruze USA, Inc., Steve Wynn, and Elaine Wynn be discharged; (2) the Stockholders Agreement is subject to rescission and is rescinded; (3) theStockholders Agreement is an unreasonable restraint on alienation in violation of public policy; and/or (4) the restrictions on sale of shares shall be construedas inapplicable to Elaine Wynn. Mr. Wynn filed his answer to Elaine Wynn’s cross claim on September 24, 2012. The indentures for the Wynn Las Vegas,LLC 2022 Notes and Existing Notes (the “Indentures”) provide that if Steve Wynn, together with certain related parties, in the aggregate beneficially owns alesser percentage of the outstanding common stock of the Company than are beneficially owned by any other person, a change of control will have occurred. IfElaine Wynn prevails in her cross claim, Steve Wynn would not beneficially own or control Elaine Wynn’s shares and a change in control may result underthe Company’s debt documents. Under the Indentures, the occurrence of a change of control requires that the Company make an offer (unless the notes havebeen previously called for redemption) to each holder to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregateprincipal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes purchased, if any, to the date of repurchase.Litigation Commenced by Kazuo Okada and Related MattersBooks and Records Action:On January 11, 2012, Mr. Okada, in his role as a Wynn Resorts’ director, commenced a writ proceeding in the Eighth Judicial District Court, ClarkCounty, Nevada, seeking to compel the Company to produce certain books and records relating to a donation to the University of Macau, among other things.In May 2011, Wynn Macau, a majority owned subsidiary of the Company, made a commitment to the University of Macau Development Foundationin support of the new Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May 2011 and acommitment for additional donations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive. The pledge was consistent with theCompany’s long-standing practice of providing philanthropic support for deserving 115Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) institutions in the markets in which it operates. The pledge was made following an extensive analysis which concluded that the gift was made in accordancewith all applicable laws. The pledge was considered by the boards of directors of both the Company and Wynn Macau, Limited and approved by 15 of the16 directors who served on those boards. The sole dissenting vote was cast by Mr. Okada whose stated objection was to the length of time over which thedonation would occur, not its propriety.At a hearing on February 9, 2012, the Nevada state court held that, as a director of the Company, Mr. Okada had the right to make a reasonableinspection of the Company’s corporate books and records. Following the hearing, the Company released certain documents to Mr. Okada for his inspection. Ata subsequent hearing on March 8, 2012, the court considered Mr. Okada’s request that the Company’s Board of Directors make additional documentsavailable to him, and ruled that Mr. Okada was entitled to inspect two additional pages of documents. The Company promptly complied with the court’sruling.On May 25, 2012, Mr. Okada amended his petition to request inspection of additional records. Following a hearing held on October 2, 2012, the courtruled that Mr. Okada is entitled to review certain additional Company documents from the 2000 to 2002 time period. The Company promptly complied withthe court’s ruling. On November 2, 2012, Mr. Okada filed a motion to compel the production of additional documents and to depose a witness designated bythe Company. At the conclusion of a hearing held on November 8, 2012, the court denied Mr. Okada’s motion. The Company has not received any furtherrequests for information by Mr. Okada in relation to this matter as of the date of this report.SEC Inquiry:On February 8, 2012, following Mr. Okada’s lawsuit, the Company received a letter from the Salt Lake Regional Office of the SEC requesting that, inconnection with an informal inquiry by the SEC, the Company preserve information relating to the donation to the University of Macau, any donations by theCompany to any other educational charitable institutions, including the University of Macau Development Foundation, and the Company’s casino orconcession gaming licenses or renewals in Macau. The Company is fully cooperating with the Salt Lake Regional Office staff.Japan Action:On August 28, 2012, Mr. Okada, Universal Entertainment Corporation and Okada Holdings filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court against theCompany, all members of the Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and the Company’s General Counsel, alleging that the press release issued by theCompany with respect to the redemption has damaged plaintiffs’ social evaluation and credibility. The plaintiffs seek damages and legal fees from thedefendants. The Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defending against the claims asserted against them in this matter.Federal Securities Action:On January 3, 2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders toconsider and vote upon a proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed acomplaint in the United States District Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleadingin contravention of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgatedthereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the specialmeeting of stockholders until such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy 116Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing held on February 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Related Derivative LitigationSix derivative actions were commenced against the Company and all members of its Board of Directors: four in the United States District Court,District of Nevada, and two in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada.The four federal actions brought by the following plaintiffs have been consolidated: (1) The Louisiana Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System,(2) Maryanne Solak, (3) Excavators Union Local 731 Welfare Fund, and (4) Boilermakers Lodge No. 154 Retirement Fund (collectively, the “FederalPlaintiffs”).The Federal Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on August 6, 2012, asserting claims for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) waste of corporateassets; (3) injunctive relief; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, however, theplaintiffs voluntarily dismissed Mr. Okada as a defendant in this consolidated action on September 27, 2012. The Federal Plaintiffs claim that the individualdefendants breached their fiduciary duties and wasted assets by: (a) failing to ensure the Company’s officers and directors complied with federal and statelaws and the Company’s Code of Conduct; (b) voting to allow the Company’s subsidiary to make the donation to the University of Macau; and (c) redeemingAruze USA, Inc.’s stock such that the Company incurs the debt associated with the redemption. The Federal Plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatorydamages, restitution in the form of disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an injunction against all future payments related to thedonation/pledge, and all fees (attorneys, accountants, and experts) and costs. The directors responded to the consolidated complaint by filing a motion todismiss on September 14, 2012. On February 1, 2013, the federal court dismissed the complaint for failure to plead adequately the futility of a pre-suitdemand on the Board. The dismissal was without prejudice to the Federal Plaintiffs’ ability to file a motion within 30 days seeking leave to file an amendedcomplaint.The two state court actions brought by the following plaintiffs have also been consolidated: (1) IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund and (2) Danny Hinson(collectively, the “State Plaintiffs”). Through a coordination of efforts by all parties, the directors and the Company (a nominal defendant) have been served inall of the actions.The State Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on July 20, 2012 asserting claims for (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) abuse of control; (3) grossmismanagement; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company and all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, as well as theCompany’s Chief Financial Officer, who signs financial disclosures filed with the SEC. The State Plaintiffs claim that the individual defendants failed todisclose to the Company’s stockholders the investigation into, and the dispute with director Okada as well as the alleged potential violations of the FCPArelated to, the University of Macau Development Foundation donation. The State Plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages (compensatory and punitive),disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an order directing the Company to internally investigate the donation, as well as attorneys’ feesand costs. On October 13, 2012, the court entered the parties’ stipulation providing for a stay of the state derivative action for 90 days, subject to the parties’obligation to monitor the progress of the pending litigation, discussed above, between Wynn Resorts (among others) and Mr. Okada (among others). Per thestipulation, Wynn Resorts and the individual defendants were not required to 117Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) respond to the consolidated complaint while the stay remained in effect. Although the stay has now expired, the State Plaintiffs have agreed to further extend thedefendants’ time to respond to the consolidated complaint to allow the State Plaintiffs additional time to consider their plans for the action going forward,including a possible extension by agreement of the stay in the state derivative action.The individual defendants are vigorously defending against the claims pleaded against them in these derivative actions. We are unable to predict theoutcome of these litigations at this time.17. Segment InformationThe Company monitors its operations and evaluates earnings by reviewing the assets and operations of its Las Vegas Operations and its MacauOperations. The Company’s total assets and capital expenditures by segment consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): As of December 31, 2012 2011 Assets Las Vegas Operations $3,669,881 $4,035,398 Macau Operations 3,004,658 2,202,683 Corporate and other 602,055 661,415 $7,276,594 $6,899,496 Years ended December 31, 2012 2011 Capital expenditures Las Vegas Operations $41,552 $65,207 Macau Operations 189,384 115,702 Corporate and other 10,049 3,237 $240,985 $184,146 118Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The Company’s results of operations by segment for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following (amounts inthousands): Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Net revenues Las Vegas Operations $1,486,830 $1,480,719 $1,296,064 Macau Operations 3,667,454 3,789,073 2,888,634 Total $5,154,284 $5,269,792 $4,184,698 Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) Las Vegas Operations $408,472 $439,036 $270,299 Macau Operations 1,167,340 1,196,232 892,686 Total 1,575,812 1,635,268 1,162,985 Other operating costs and expenses Pre-opening costs 466 — 9,496 Depreciation and amortization 373,199 398,039 405,558 Property charges and other 39,978 130,649 25,219 Corporate expenses and other 131,807 96,868 96,659 Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates 1,086 1,472 801 Total other operating costs and expenses 546,536 627,028 537,733 Operating income 1,029,276 1,008,240 625,252 Other non-operating costs and expenses Interest income 12,543 7,654 2,498 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (288,759) (229,918) (222,863) Increase (decrease) in swap fair value 991 14,151 (880) Loss from extinguishment of debt/exchange offer (25,151) — (67,990) Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates 1,086 1,472 801 Other 3,012 3,968 225 Total other non-operating costs and expenses (296,278) (202,673) (288,209) Income before income taxes 732,998 805,567 337,043 (Provision) benefit for income taxes (4,299) 19,546 (20,447) Net income $728,699 $825,113 $316,596 (1)“Adjusted Property EBITDA” is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other, corporateexpenses, intercompany golf course and water rights leases, stock-based compensation, and other non-operating income and expenses and includesequity in income from unconsolidated affiliates. Adjusted Property EBITDA is presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because managementbelieves that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted PropertyEBITDA as a measure of the 119Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) operating performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors. The Company alsopresents Adjusted Property EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, makecapital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported EBITDA as a supplement to financialmeasures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including Wynn Resorts, Limited, have historically excluded from their EBITDA calculations pre-opening expenses,property charges, corporate expenses and stock-based compensation, which do not relate to the management of specific casino properties. However,Adjusted Property EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of the Company’s performance, as analternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance withGAAP. Unlike net income, Adjusted Property EBITDA does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or futurecapital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debtprincipal repayments, taxes and other non-recurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted Property EBITDA. Also, Wynn Resorts’ calculation ofAdjusted Property EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.18. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)The following tables (amounts in thousands, except per share data) present selected quarterly financial information for 2012 and 2011, as previouslyreported. Because income per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstandingduring each quarter, the sum of the per share amounts for the four quarters may not equal the total income per share amounts for the year. Year Ended December 31, 2012 First Second Third Fourth Year Net revenues $1,313,498 $1,253,207 $1,298,495 $1,289,084 $5,154,284 Operating income 260,099 264,123 247,092 257,962 1,029,276 Net income 198,409 199,293 165,171 165,826 728,699 Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts 140,564 138,064 112,035 111,373 502,036 Basic income per share $1.25 $1.38 $1.12 $1.11 $4.87 Diluted income per share $1.23 $1.37 $1.11 $1.10 $4.82 Year Ended December 31, 2011 First Second Third Fourth Year Net revenues $1,260,272 $1,367,353 $1,298,304 $1,343,863 $5,269,792 Operating income 280,556 213,033 239,845 274,806 1,008,240 Net income 226,335 155,331 185,185 258,262 825,113 Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts 173,804 122,031 127,063 190,473 613,371 Basic income per share $1.40 $0.98 $1.02 $1.53 $4.94 Diluted income per share $1.39 $0.97 $1.01 $1.52 $4.88 19. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)On January 31, 2013, the Company announced a cash dividend of $1.00 per share, that was paid on February 28, 2013 to stockholders of record as ofFebruary 14, 2013. 120Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) On January 3, 2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders toconsider and vote upon a proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed acomplaint in the United States District Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleadingin contravention of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgatedthereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the specialmeeting of stockholders until such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of ahearing held on February 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal). 121Table of ContentsITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURENone. ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer andChief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. In designing andevaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, canonly provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefitrelationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer haveconcluded that, as of December 31, 2012, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, at the reasonable assurance level, in recording,processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits underthe Exchange Act and in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act isaccumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allowtimely discussions regarding required disclosure.(b) Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Management of the Company is responsible for establishing andmaintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation ofeffectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliancewith the policies or procedures may deteriorate.Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment,management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.Based on our assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has issued an audit report on our internal control over financial reporting. This reportappears under “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting” on page 72.(c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financialreporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our fourth fiscal quarter to which this report relates thathave materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATIONNone. 122Table of ContentsPART III ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCEThe information required by this item will be contained in the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2013 Annual Stockholder Meeting to be filedwith the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 2012 (the “2013 Proxy Statement”) under the captions “Directors andExecutive Officers, “Further Information Concerning the Board of Directors-Corporate Governance,” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership ReportingCompliance,” and is incorporated herein by reference.As part of the Company’s commitment to integrity, the Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to alldirectors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. This Code is periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors. In the event we determineto amend or waive certain provisions of this code of ethics, we intend to disclose such amendments or waivers on our website at http://www.wynnresorts.comunder the heading “Corporate Governance” within four business days following such amendment or waiver or as otherwise required by the NASDAQ listingstandards. ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONThe information required by this item will be contained in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the caption “Directors and Executive Officer Compensationand Other Matters,” and is incorporated herein by reference.ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERMATTERSSecurities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation PlansThe following table summarizes compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance, aggregated as to: (i) all compensationplans previously approved by stockholders, and (ii) all compensation plans not previously approved by stockholders. These plans are described in “Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of Part II (see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Plan Category Number ofSecurities tobe IssuedUponExercise ofOutstandingOptions,Warrantsand Rights(a) Weighted-AverageExercisePrice ofOutstandingOptions,Warrantsand Rights(b) Number ofSecuritiesRemainingAvailable forFutureIssuanceUnder EquityCompensationPlans(excludingsecuritiesreflected incolumn (a))(c) Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 2,397,820 $66.89 4,087,064 Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders — — — Total 2,397,820 $66.89 4,087,064 Certain information required by this item will be contained in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain BeneficialOwners and Management,” and is incorporated herein by reference. 123Table of ContentsITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCEThe information required by this item will be contained in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,and “Further Information Concerning the Board of Directors-Corporate Governance,” and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICESThe information required by this item will be contained in the 2013 Proxy Statement under the caption “Ratification of Appointment of IndependentPublic Accountants,” and is incorporated herein by reference. 124Table of ContentsPART IV ITEM 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES(a)1. The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are filed as part of this report under “Item. 8—Financial Statements andSupplementary Data.” • Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm • Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 • Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2012 and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 • Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(a)2. Financial Statement Schedules filed in Part IV of this report are listed below: • Schedule I—Condensed financial information of the registrant • Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying AccountsWe have omitted all other financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in thefinancial statements or notes to the financial statements. 125Table of ContentsSCHEDULE 1—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANTWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED(Parent Company Only)CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS(amounts in thousands, except share data) December 31, 2012 2011 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $179,939 $378,486 Investment securities 89,155 108,676 Receivables 1,328 2,151 Prepaid expenses 2,698 1,003 Total current assets 273,120 490,316 Property and equipment, net 11,737 12,161 Investment securities 36,484 39,419 Other assets 33,682 — Due from subsidiaries 232,400 173,583 Investment in subsidiaries 1,586,186 1,611,198 Total assets $2,173,609 $2,326,677 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $171 $1,274 Accrued compensation and benefits 1,796 5,811 Interest payable 33,650 — Other accrued liabilities 3,750 1,768 Deferred income taxes, net 3,178 3,575 Total current liabilities 42,545 12,428 Long-term debt 1,936,443 — Other long term liabilities 16,051 11,388 Uncertain tax position liability 29,139 25,112 Deferred income taxes, net 45,499 54,295 Total liabilities 2,069,677 103,223 Commitments and contingencies (Note 2) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 40,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, par value $0.01; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 113,730,442 and 137,937,088 shares issued;and, 100,866,712 and 125,080,998 shares outstanding 1,137 1,379 Treasury stock, at cost; 12,863,730 and 12,856,090 shares (1,127,947) (1,127,036) Additional paid-in capital 818,821 3,177,471 Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,177 840 Retained earnings 44,775 36,368 Total Wynn Resorts, Limited stockholders’ equity (deficit) (259,037) 2,089,022 Noncontrolling interest 362,969 134,432 Total equity 103,932 2,223,454 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,173,609 $2,326,677 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements. 126Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED(Parent Company Only)CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(amounts in thousands, except per share data) Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Operating revenues: Wynn Las Vegas management fees $22,318 $22,229 $19,459 Wynn Macau royalty fees 147,101 152,463 114,904 Net revenues 169,419 174,692 134,363 Operating costs and expenses: General and administrative 70,602 30,421 31,468 Provision for doubtful accounts — — (68) Depreciation and amortization 421 421 483 Property charges and other 33 — 163 Total operating costs and expenses 71,056 30,842 32,046 Operating income 98,363 143,850 102,317 Other income (expense): Interest and other income 1,116 865 1,750 Interest expense (33,650) — — Equity in income of subsidiaries 665,127 669,589 263,684 Other income (expense), net 632,593 670,454 265,434 Income before income taxes 730,956 814,304 367,751 (Provision) benefit for income taxes (2,257) 10,809 (51,155) Net income 728,699 825,113 316,596 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. (226,663) (211,742) (156,469) Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $502,036 $613,371 $160,127 Basic and diluted earnings per common share: Net income: Basic $4.87 $4.94 $1.30 Diluted $4.82 $4.88 $1.29 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 103,092 124,039 122,787 Diluted 104,249 125,667 123,939 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements. 127Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED(Parent Company Only)CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $728,699 $825,113 $316,596 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 421 421 483 Deferred income taxes (3,655) (10,809) 51,155 Stock-based compensation 11,894 10,663 10,792 Amortization of discount on investment securities and other 3,762 — 163 Dividends received from subsidiary 700,025 578,240 1,509,584 Equity in income of subsidiaries (665,127) (669,589) (263,684) Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in: Receivables 823 (1,610) (178) Prepaid expenses (1,695) (9) 4 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other 38,337 5,168 (8,305) Due from affiliates (22,318) (22,065) (9,040) Net cash provided by operating activities 791,166 715,523 1,607,570 Cash flows from investing activities: Redemption of Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes — — 30,000 Purchase of investment securities (183,484) (249,374) — Proceeds from sales or maturities of investment securities 202,406 101,017 — Purchase of other assets (33,682) — — Due from subsidiaries (34,132) (55,673) (25,300) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (48,892) (204,030) 4,700 Cash flows from financing activities: Capital contribution to Wynn Las Vegas LLC — — (50,000) Dividends paid (955,493) (811,798) (1,051,543) Exercise of stock options 15,583 23,859 66,186 Purchase of treasury stock (911) (7,629) — Net cash used in financing activities (940,821) (795,568) (1,035,357) Cash and cash equivalents: Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (198,547) (284,075) 576,913 Balance, beginning of year 378,486 662,561 85,648 Balance, end of year $179,939 $378,486 $662,561 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements. 128Table of ContentsWYNN RESORTS, LIMITED(Parent Company Only)NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS1. Basis of PresentationThe accompanying condensed financial statements include only the accounts of Wynn Resorts, Limited (the “Company”). Investments in theCompany’s subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method.In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau,listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold through an initial public offering,including the over allotment, 1,437,500,000 (27.7%) shares of this subsidiary’s common stock.Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generallyaccepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted since this information is included in the Company’s consolidated financialstatements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.2. Commitments and ContingenciesThe Company is a holding company and, as a result, its ability to pay dividends is dependent on its subsidiaries’ ability to provide funds to it.Restrictions imposed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company) and Wynn Macau debt instruments significantlyrestrict certain of the Company’s key subsidiaries holding a majority of the consolidated group’s total assets, including Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, from makingdividends or distributions to the Company, subject to certain exceptions for affiliated overhead expenses as defined in the agreements governing Wynn LasVegas, LLC’s debt instruments, unless certain financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, the terms of the loan agreement of WynnResorts (Macau), S.A. contain similar restrictions. The Company received cash dividends of $700 million, $578.3 million and $1.51 billion from itssubsidiaries during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.3. Equity Repurchase ProgramThe Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts has authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.7 billion. The repurchase program may includerepurchases from time to time through open market purchases or negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions. As of December 31, 2012, theCompany had repurchased a cumulative total of 12,863,730 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for a net cost of $1.1 billion under the program. Underthe repurchase program, there were no repurchases made during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.During 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased a total of 7,640 and 51,136 shares, respectively, in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations onvested restricted stock.4. Long-Term DebtRedemption Price Promissory NoteBased on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, the Company redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorize redemption at“fair value” of the shares held by unsuitable persons. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair value calculation andconcluded that a discount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, 129Table of Contentsrestrictions on most of the shares which are subject to the terms of an existing stockholder agreement. Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, the Companyissued the Redemption Price Promissory Note (the “Redemption Note”) to Aruze USA, Inc., a former stockholder and related party, in redemption of theshares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of approximately $1.94 billion, matures on February 18, 2022 and bears interest at the rate of 2% perannum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. The Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at anytime and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of the principal or interest due under the Redemption Note. In noinstance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the sole and absolute discretion of Wynn Resorts or as specificallymandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in the mannerprovided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations of Wynn Resorts and any of its affiliates in respect ofindebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature.The Company recorded the fair value of the Redemption Note at its estimated present value of approximately $1.94 billion in accordance with applicableaccounting guidance. In determining this fair value, the Company considered the stated maturity of the Redemption Note, its stated interest rate, and theuncertainty of the related cash flows of the Redemption Note as well as the potential effects of the following: uncertainties surrounding the potential outcomeand timing of pending litigation with Aruze USA, Inc. (see Note 6); the outcome of on-going investigations by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; and otherpotential legal and regulatory actions. In addition, in the furtherance of various future business objectives, the Company considered its ability, at its soleoption, to prepay the Redemption Note at any time in accordance with its terms without penalty. Accordingly, the Company reasonably determined that theestimated life of the Redemption Note could be less than the contractual life of the Redemption Note. When considering the appropriate rate of interest to be usedto determine fair value for accounting purposes and in light of the uncertainty in the timing of the cash flows, the Company used observable inputs from arange of trading values of financial instruments with terms and lives similar to the estimated life and terms of the Redemption Note. As a result of thisanalysis, the Company concluded the Redemption Note’s stated rate of 2% approximated a market rate.5. Noncontrolling InterestIn October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau,listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including the over allotment,Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 (27.7%) shares of this subsidiary’s common stock. Net proceeds to the Company as a result of this transactionwere approximately $1.8 billion. The shares of Wynn Macau, Limited were not and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the“Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration under the Securities Act, or an applicable exception from suchregistration requirements. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $226.7 million, $211.7 million and $156.5 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.On November 16, 2011, the Wynn Macau, Limited Board of Directors approved a HK$1.20 per share dividend. The total dividend amount was $800million and the Company’s share of this dividend was $578.3 million. A reduction of $221.6 million was made to noncontrolling interest in theaccompanying Condensed Balance Sheets to reflect this dividend.On November 2, 2010, the Wynn Macau, Limited Board of Directors approved a HK$0.76 per share dividend. The total dividend amount was $508million and the Company’s share of this dividend was $367 million. A reduction of $140.7 million was made to noncontrolling interest in the accompanyingCondensed Balance Sheets to reflect this dividend. 130Table of Contents6. LitigationIn addition to the actions noted below, the Company’s affiliates are involved in litigation arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion ofmanagement, such litigation will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.Atlantic-Pacific CapitalOn May 3, 2010, Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. (“APC”) filed an arbitration demand with JAMS, a private alternative dispute resolution provider,regarding an agreement with the Company. The action concerns a claim for compensation of approximately $32 million pursuant to an agreement entered intobetween APC and the Company on or about March 30, 2008 whereby APC was engaged to raise equity capital for an investment vehicle sponsored by theCompany. APC is seeking compensation unrelated to the investment vehicle. The Company has denied APC’s claims for compensation. The Company filed aComplaint for Damages and Declaratory Relief against APC in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, on May 10, 2010, which APCremoved to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. In March 2011, the District Court denied APC’s motion to compel arbitration, and dismissedthe action. APC appealed, and on November 13, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court and compelledarbitration. The matter is proceeding in arbitration, and an arbitrator recently has been selected. Management believes that APC’s claims against the Companyare without merit, and the Company continues to defend this matter vigorously.Determination of Unsuitability and Redemption of Aruze USA, Inc. and AffiliatesOn February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts’ Gaming Compliance Committee concluded an investigation after receiving an independent report by Freeh,Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (the “Freeh Report”) detailing a pattern of misconduct by Aruze USA, Inc., at the time a stockholder of Wynn Resorts, UniversalEntertainment Corporation, Aruze USA, Inc.’s parent company, and Kazuo Okada, the majority shareholder of Universal Entertainment Corporation, who,until February 21, 2013, was also a member of Wynn Resorts’ Board of Directors and was at the time a director of Wynn Macau, Limited. The factual recordpresented in the Freeh Report included evidence that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation and Mr. Okada had provided valuable items tocertain foreign gaming officials who were responsible for regulating gaming in a jurisdiction in which entities controlled by Mr. Okada were developing agaming resort. Mr. Okada has denied the impropriety of such conduct to members of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts and Mr. Okada has refused toacknowledge or abide by Wynn Resorts’ anti-bribery policies and has refused to participate in the training all other directors have received concerning thesepolicies.Based on the Freeh Report, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts determined that Aruze USA, Inc., Universal Entertainment Corporation andMr. Okada are “unsuitable persons” under Article VII of the Company’s articles of incorporation. The Board of Directors was unanimous (other thanMr. Okada) in its determination. The Board of Directors also requested that Mr. Okada resign as a director of Wynn Resorts (under Nevada corporation law, aBoard of Directors does not have the power to remove a director) and recommended that Mr. Okada be removed as a member of the Board of Directors ofWynn Macau, Limited. In addition, on February 18, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., anindirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts. On February 24, 2012, Mr. Okada was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, Limitedand on February 22, 2013, he was removed from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts by a stockholder vote in which 99.6% of the over 86 million sharesvoted were cast in favor of removal. Additionally, Mr. Okada resigned from the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts on February 21, 2013.Based on the Board of Directors’ finding of “unsuitability,” on February 18, 2012, Wynn Resorts redeemed and cancelled Aruze USA, Inc.’s24,549,222 shares of Wynn Resorts’ common stock. Following a finding of “unsuitability,” Article VII of Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation authorizesredemption at “fair value” of 131Table of Contentsthe shares held by unsuitable persons. The Company engaged an independent financial advisor to assist in the fair value calculation and concluded that adiscount to the then current trading price was appropriate because of, among other things, restrictions on most of the shares held by Aruze USA, Inc. underthe terms of the Stockholders Agreement (as defined below). Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, Wynn Resorts issued the Redemption Note to AruzeUSA, Inc. in redemption of the shares. The Redemption Note has a principal amount of $1.94 billion, matures on February 18, 2022 and bears interest at therate of 2% per annum, payable annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of the Redemption Note. The Company may, in its sole and absolutediscretion, at any time and from time to time, and without penalty or premium, prepay the whole or any portion of the principal or interest due under theRedemption Note. In no instance shall any payment obligation under the Redemption Note be accelerated except in the sole and absolute discretion of WynnResorts or as specifically mandated by law. The indebtedness evidenced by the Redemption Note is and shall be subordinated in right of payment, to the extentand in the manner provided in the Redemption Note, to the prior payment in full of all existing and future obligations of Wynn Resorts or any of its affiliatesin respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind or nature.After authorizing the redemption of the Aruze USA, Inc. shares, the Board of Directors took certain actions to protect the Company and its operationsfrom any influence of an unsuitable person, including placing limitations on the provision of certain operating information to unsuitable persons, evaluatingwhether to seek the removal of Mr. Okada from the Company’s Board of Directors, and the formation of an Executive Committee of the Board to manage thebusiness and affairs of the Company during the period between each annual meeting. The Charter of the Executive Committee provides that “UnsuitablePersons” are not permitted to serve on the Committee. All members of the Board, other than Mr. Okada, were appointed to the Executive Committee onFebruary 18, 2012. On February 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, Limited removed Mr. Kazuo Okada from the board. On January 3, 2013,the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders to consider and vote upon aproposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed a complaint in the United StatesDistrict Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleading in contravention ofSection 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. Mr. Okadaalso filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the special meeting of stockholdersuntil such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing held onFebruary 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Redemption Action and CounterclaimOn February 19, 2012, Wynn Resorts filed a complaint in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada against Mr. Okada, Aruze USA,Inc. and Universal Entertainment Corporation (companies controlled by Mr. Okada) (the “Okada Parties”), alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and relatedclaims. The Company is seeking compensatory and special damages as well as a declaration that it acted lawfully and in full compliance with its articles ofincorporation, bylaws and other governing documents.On March 12, 2012, the Okada Parties removed the action to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the action was subsequentlyremanded to Nevada state court). On that same date, the Okada Parties filed an answer denying the claims and a counterclaim that purports to assert claimsagainst the Company, each of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and Wynn Resorts’ General Counsel (the “WynnParties”). As amended, the Okada Parties’ counterclaim alleges, among other things: (1) that 132Table of Contentsthe shares of Wynn Resorts common stock owned by Aruze USA, Inc. were exempt from the redemption-for-unsuitability provisions in the Wynn Resortsarticles of incorporation pursuant to certain agreements executed in 2002; (2) that the Wynn Resorts directors who authorized the redemption of Aruze USA,Inc.’s shares acted at the direction of Stephen A. Wynn and did not independently and objectively evaluate Mr. Okada’s, Universal EntertainmentCorporation’s, and Aruze USA, Inc.’s suitability, and by so doing, breached their fiduciary duties; (3) that the Wynn Resorts directors violated the terms ofthe Wynn Resorts articles of incorporation by failing to pay Aruze USA, Inc. fair value for the redeemed shares; and (4) that the terms of the Redemption Notethat Aruze USA, Inc. received in exchange for the redeemed shares, including the Redemption Note’s principal amount, duration, interest rate, andsubordinated status, were unconscionable. Among other relief, the amended counterclaim seeks a declaration that the redemption of Aruze USA, Inc.’s shareswas void, an injunction restoring Aruze USA, Inc.’s share ownership, damages in an unspecified amount and rescission of the Amended and RestatedStockholders Agreement. On August 31, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a motion for preliminary injunction with the Nevada state court. The motion sought anorder that would prohibit Wynn Resorts from barring or preventing Aruze USA, Inc. from exercising rights as a stockholder at the November 2, 2012 annualmeeting of Wynn Resorts’ stockholders. On October 2, 2012, the Nevada state court denied Aruze USA, Inc.’s motion for preliminary injunction. On October19, 2012, Aruze USA, Inc. filed a notice of appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court. The appeal was assigned to the Nevada Supreme Court’s mediationprogram, has not progressed, and is pending. Wynn Resorts intends to vigorously defend against the appeal and to argue that the Nevada Supreme Courtshould affirm the state court’s decision denying Aruze USA, Inc.’s motion for a preliminary injunction.The Company’s complaint, as amended, and the Okada Parties’ counterclaim, as amended, were challenged at the pleading stage through motionpractice. At a hearing held on November 13, 2012, the Nevada state court denied the Wynn Parties’ motion to dismiss the Okada Parties’ amendedcounterclaim, but dismissed the Okada Parties’ claims under the Nevada Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. At a hearing held onJanuary 15, 2013, the court denied the Okada Parties’ motion to dismiss the Company’s amended complaint.On February 13, 2013, the Okada Parties filed a motion in the Nevada state court in which they asked the court to establish a “disputed ownershipfund” as defined in a federal tax regulation. Specifically, the motion sought an order establishing an escrow account to hold the Redemption Note issued toAruze USA, Inc. as compensation for the shares of Wynn Resorts common stock redeemed by the board of directors in February 2012 in light of the board’sdetermination of unsuitability, as well as the redeemed shares themselves (although those shares were previously cancelled in February 2012), pending aresolution of the state court action. The order sought by the Okada Parties would also require the Company to, among other things, make any payments on theRedemption Note into the escrow account. A hearing on the motion has been set for March 22, 2013. The Company believes there is no basis for the reliefrequested in the motion and intends to oppose the motion vigorously.The Company is vigorously pursuing its claims against the Okada Parties, and the Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defendingagainst the counterclaims asserted against them. The Company’s claims and the Okada Parties’ counterclaims are in a preliminary stage and management hasdetermined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possibleloss, if any. Any adverse judgments or settlements involving payment of a material sum of money could cause a material adverse effect on our financialcondition and results of operations and could expose the Company to additional claims by third parties, including current or former investors or regulators.Any adverse judgments or settlements would reduce the Company’s profits and could limit the Company’s ability to operate its business.Related MattersThe Company provided the Freeh Report to appropriate regulators and law enforcement agencies and is cooperating with related investigations that suchregulators and agencies have undertaken. The conduct of the 133Table of ContentsOkada Parties and any resulting regulatory investigations could have adverse consequences to the Company and its subsidiaries. A finding by regulatoryauthorities that Mr. Okada violated anti-corruption statutes and/or other laws or regulations applicable to persons affiliated with a gaming licensee on Companyproperty and/or otherwise involved the Company in criminal or civil violations could result in actions by regulatory authorities against the Company.Relatedly, as described below, the Salt Lake Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has commenced an informal inquiryinto, and other regulators could pursue separate investigations into, the Company’s compliance with applicable laws arising from the allegations in the mattersdescribed above and in response to litigation filed by Mr. Okada suggesting improprieties in connection with the Company’s donation to the University ofMacau. While the Company believes that it is in full compliance with all applicable laws, any such investigations could result in actions by regulators againstthe Company. In February 2013, the Nevada Gaming Control Board informed the Company that it has completed its investigation of allegations made by Mr.Okada against the Company regarding the activities of Mr. Wynn and related entities in Macau and found no violations of the Gaming Control Act or theNevada Gaming Commission Regulations.On June 19, 2012, Elaine Wynn responded to the Okada Parties’ counterclaim and asserted a cross claim against Steve Wynn and Kazuo Okadaseeking a declaration that (1) any and all of Elaine Wynn’s duties under the January 2010 Stockholders Agreement (the “Stockholders Agreement”) by andamong Aruze USA, Inc., Steve Wynn, and Elaine Wynn be discharged; (2) the Stockholders Agreement is subject to rescission and is rescinded; (3) theStockholders Agreement is an unreasonable restraint on alienation in violation of public policy; and/or (4) the restrictions on sale of shares shall be construedas inapplicable to Elaine Wynn. Mr. Wynn filed his answer to Elaine Wynn’s cross claim on September 24, 2012. The indentures for the Wynn Las Vegas,LLC 2022 Notes and Existing Notes (the “Indentures”) provide that if Steve Wynn, together with certain related parties, in the aggregate beneficially owns alesser percentage of the outstanding common stock of the Company than are beneficially owned by any other person, a change of control will have occurred. IfElaine Wynn prevails in her cross claim, Steve Wynn would not beneficially own or control Elaine Wynn’s shares and a change in control may result underthe Company’s debt documents. Under the Indentures, the occurrence of a change of control requires that the Company make an offer (unless the notes havebeen previously called for redemption) to each holder to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregateprincipal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes purchased, if any, to the date of repurchase.Litigation Commenced by Kazuo Okada and Related MattersBooks and Records Action:On January 11, 2012, Mr. Okada, in his role as a Wynn Resorts’ director, commenced a writ proceeding in the Eighth Judicial District Court, ClarkCounty, Nevada, seeking to compel the Company to produce certain books and records relating to a donation to the University of Macau, among other things.In May 2011, Wynn Macau, a majority owned subsidiary of the Company, made a commitment to the University of Macau Development Foundationin support of the new Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management. This contribution consists of a $25 million payment made in May 2011 and acommitment for additional donations of $10 million each year for the calendar years 2012 through 2022 inclusive. The pledge was consistent with theCompany’s long-standing practice of providing philanthropic support for deserving institutions in the markets in which it operates. The pledge was madefollowing an extensive analysis which concluded that the gift was made in accordance with all applicable laws. The pledge was considered by the boards ofdirectors of both the Company and Wynn Macau, Limited and approved by 15 of the 16 directors who serve on those boards. The sole dissenting vote wascast by Mr. Okada whose stated objection was to the length of time over which the donation would occur, not its propriety.At a hearing on February 9, 2012, the Nevada state court held that, as a director of the Company, Mr. Okada had the right to make a reasonableinspection of the Company’s corporate books and records. Following the 134Table of Contentshearing, the Company released certain documents to Mr. Okada for his inspection. At a subsequent hearing on March 8, 2012, the court consideredMr. Okada’s request that the Company’s Board of Directors make additional documents available to him, and ruled that Mr. Okada was entitled to inspecttwo additional pages of documents. The Company promptly complied with the court’s ruling.On May 25, 2012, Mr. Okada amended his petition to request inspection of additional records. Following a hearing held on October 2, 2012, the courtruled that Mr. Okada is entitled to review certain additional Company documents from the 2000 to 2002 time period. The Company promptly complied withthe court’s ruling. On November 2, 2012, Mr. Okada filed a motion to compel the production of additional documents and to depose a witness designated bythe Company. At the conclusion of a hearing held on November 8, 2012, the court denied Mr. Okada’s motion. The Company has not received any furtherrequests for information by Mr. Okada in relation to this matter as of the date of this report.SEC Inquiry:On February 8, 2012, following Mr. Okada’s lawsuit, the Company received a letter from the Salt Lake Regional Office of the SEC requesting that, inconnection with an informal inquiry by the SEC, the Company preserve information relating to the donation to the University of Macau, any donations by theCompany to any other educational charitable institutions, including the University of Macau Development Foundation, and the Company’s casino orconcession gaming licenses or renewals in Macau. The Company is fully cooperating with the Salt Lake Regional Office staff.Japan Action:On August 28, 2012, Mr. Okada, Universal Entertainment Corporation and Okada Holdings filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court against theCompany, all members of the Board of Directors (other than Mr. Okada) and the Company’s General Counsel, alleging that the press release issued by theCompany with respect to the redemption has damaged plaintiffs’ social evaluation and credibility. The plaintiffs seek damages and legal fees from thedefendants. The Company and the other counter-defendants are vigorously defending against the claims asserted against them in this matter.Federal Securities Action:On January 3, 2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders toconsider and vote upon a proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed acomplaint in the United States District Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleadingin contravention of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgatedthereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the specialmeeting of stockholders until such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of ahearing held on February 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal).Related Derivative LitigationSix derivative actions were commenced against the Company and all members of its Board of Directors: four in the United States District Court,District of Nevada, and two in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada. 135Table of ContentsThe four federal actions brought by the following plaintiffs have been consolidated: (1) The Louisiana Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System,(2) Maryanne Solak, (3) Excavators Union Local 731 Welfare Fund, and (4) Boilermakers Lodge No. 154 Retirement Fund (collectively, the FederalPlaintiffs”).The Federal Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on August 6, 2012, asserting claims for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) waste of corporateassets; (3) injunctive relief; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, however, theplaintiffs voluntarily dismissed Mr. Okada as a defendant in this consolidated action on September 27, 2012. The Federal Plaintiffs claim that the individualdefendants breached their fiduciary duties and wasted assets by: (a) failing to ensure the Company’s officers and directors complied with federal and statelaws and the Company’s Code of Conduct; (b) voting to allow the Company’s subsidiary to make the donation to the University of Macau; and (c) redeemingAruze USA, Inc.’s stock such that the Company incurs the debt associated with the redemption. The Federal Plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatorydamages, restitution in the form of disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an injunction against all future payments related to thedonation/pledge, and all fees (attorneys, accountants, and experts) and costs. The directors responded to the consolidated complaint by filing a motion todismiss on September 14, 2012. On February 1, 2013, the federal court dismissed the complaint for failure to plead adequately the futility of a pre-suitdemand on the Board. The dismissal was without prejudice to the Federal Plaintiffs’ ability to file a motion within 30 days seeking leave to file an amendedcomplaint.The two state court actions brought by the following plaintiffs have also been consolidated: (1) IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund and (2) Danny Hinson(collectively, the “State Plaintiffs”). Through a coordination of efforts by all parties, the directors and the Company (a nominal defendant) have been served inall of the actions.The State Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on July 20, 2012 asserting claims for (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) abuse of control; (3) grossmismanagement; and (4) unjust enrichment. The claims are against the Company and all Company directors, including Mr. Okada, as well as theCompany’s Chief Financial Officer, who signs financial disclosures filed with the SEC. The State Plaintiffs claim that the individual defendants failed todisclose to the Company’s stockholders the investigation into, and the dispute with director Okada as well as the alleged potential violations of the FCPArelated to, the University of Macau Development Foundation donation. The State Plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages (compensatory and punitive),disgorgement, reformation of corporate governance procedures, an order directing the Company to internally investigate the donation, as well as attorneys’ feesand costs. On October 13, 2012, the court entered the parties’ stipulation providing for a stay of the state derivative action for 90 days, subject to the parties’obligation to monitor the progress of the pending litigation, discussed above, between Wynn Resorts (among others) and Mr. Okada (among others). Per thestipulation, Wynn Resorts and the individual defendants were not required to respond to the consolidated complaint while the stay remained in effect. Althoughthe stay has now expired, the State Plaintiffs have agreed to further extend the defendants’ time to respond to the consolidated complaint to allow the StatePlaintiffs additional time to consider their plans for the action going forward, including a possible extension by agreement of the stay in the state derivativeaction.The individual defendants are vigorously defending against the claims pleaded against them in these derivative actions. We are unable to predict theoutcome of these litigations at this time.Note 7. Subsequent EventsOn January 3, 2013, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (“Proxy Statement”) for a special meeting of the stockholders toconsider and vote upon a proposal to remove Mr. Okada as a director of the Company (“Removal Proposal”). On January 24, 2013, Mr. Okada filed acomplaint in the United States District Court, District of Nevada against the Company, alleging that the Proxy Statement was materially false and misleadingin contravention of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14a-9 promulgatedthereunder. Mr. Okada also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2013, in which he sought an order preliminarily enjoining the specialmeeting of 136Table of Contentsstockholders until such time as the Company corrected certain alleged misstatements and omissions in its Proxy Statement. At the conclusion of a hearing heldon February 15, 2013, the federal court denied Mr. Okada’s motion.On the afternoon of February 21, 2013, Mr. Okada resigned as a director of the Company. On February 22, 2013, the special meeting of stockholderswas held and the stockholders approved the Removal Proposal with an affirmative vote of 85.7% of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting (99.6% ofthe shares that were voted at the special meeting of stockholders were voted in favor of the Removal Proposal). 137Table of ContentsSCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS(In Thousands) Description Balance atBeginning ofYear ProvisionsforDoubtfulAccounts Write-offs,Net ofRecoveries Balance atEnd of Year Allowance for doubtful accounts: 2012 $91,854 18,091 (7,732) $102,213 2011 $77,452 33,778 (19,376) $91,854 2010 $82,129 28,304 (32,981) $77,452 Description Balance atBeginning ofYear Additions Deductions Balance atEnd of Year Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance: 2012 $1,812,482 29,132 (10,069) $1,831,545 2011 $1,285,916 533,474 (6,908) $1,812,482 2010 $711,719 574,197 — $1,285,916 138Table of Contents(a)3. ExhibitsExhibits that are not filed herewith have been previously filed with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference. ExhibitNo. Description 3.1 Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant.(1) 3.2 Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended.(45) 4.1 Specimen certificate for shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share of the Registrant.(1) 4.2 Indenture, dated as of October 19, 2009, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., the Guarantors set forth thereinand U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(24) 4.3 Indenture, dated as of April 28, 2010, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., the Guarantors set forththerein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(28) 4.4 Indenture, dated as of August 4, 2010, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., the Guarantors named therein andU.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(30) 4.5 Indenture, dated as of March 12, 2012, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., the Guarantors set forththerein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(39) 4.6 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated August 4, 2010, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., the Guarantors nametherein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(30)*10.1.1.0 Employment Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2002, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(1)*10.1.1.1 First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2004, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Wynn Resorts, Limited.(4)*10.1.1.2 Second Amendment to employment agreement between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn dated January 31, 2007.(15)*10.1.1.3 Third Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of September 11, 2008, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(16)*10.1.1.4 Fourth Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of December 31, 2008, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(19)*10.1.1.5 Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(20)*10.1.1.6 Sixth Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of February 24, 2011, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(34)*10.1.2.0 Employment Agreement, dated as of March 4, 2008, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Marc D. Schorr.(9)*10.1.2.1 First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of December 31, 2008, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Marc D. Schorr.(19)*10.1.2.2 Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Marc D. Schorr.(20) 10.1.3.0 Employment Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2005, by and between Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Matt Maddox.(19) 139Table of Contents*10.1.3.1 First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2008, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Matt Maddox.(18)*10.1.3.2 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of December 31, 2008, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Matt Maddox.(19)*10.1.3.3 Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Matt Maddox.(20)*10.1.3.4 Fourth Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Matt Maddox.(21)*10.1.3.5 Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2010, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Matt Maddox.(26)*10.1.4.0 Employment agreement, dated May 12, 2010, by and between Worldwide Wynn, LLC and Linda C. Chen.(29)*10.1.4.1 Retention agreement, dated July 27, 2011, by and between Worldwide Wynn, LLC and Linda Chen.(35)*10.1.4.2 First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2012, by and between Worldwide Wynn, LLC and Linda Chen.(46)*10.1.5.0 Employment Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2007, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Kim Sinatra.(33)*10.1.5.1 First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2008 by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Kim Sinatra.(33)*10.1.5.2 Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Kim Sinatra.(33)*10.1.5.3 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2009, by and between Wynn Resorts, Limited and KimSinatra.(33)*10.2.1 2002 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated effective May 12, 2010.(36)*10.2.2 2002 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated effective May 17, 2011.(44)*10.2.3 Form of Stock Option Agreement pursuant to 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.(44)*10.2.4 Form of Stock Option Grant Notice.(44)*10.2.5 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.(44) 10.3.1.0 Amended and Restated Stockholder Agreement, dated January 6, 2010, by and among Stephen A. Wynn, Elaine P. Wynn and Aruze USA,Inc.(25) 10.3.1.1 Waiver and Consent, dated November 24, 2010, by and among Aruze USA, Inc., Stephen A. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn.(31) 10.3.1.2 Waiver and Consent, dated December 15, 2010, by and among Aruze USA, Inc., Stephen A. Wynn and Elaine P. Wynn.(32) 10.3.2 Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2004 by and among Wynn Resorts (Macau), Ltd., Wong ChiSeng and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A.(4) 10.4.1.1 Concession Contract for the Operation of Games of Chance or Other Games in Casinos in the Macau Special Administrative Region, datedJune 24, 2002, between the Macau Special Administrative Region and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. (English translation of Portugueseversion of Concession Agreement).(2) 140Table of Contents 10.4.1.2 Concession Contract for Operating Casino Gaming or Other Forms of Gaming in the Macao Special Administrative Region, dated June 24,2002, between the Macau Special Administrative Region and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. (English translation of Chinese version ofConcession Agreement).(5) 10.4.1.3 Unofficial English translation of Land Concession Contract between the Macau Special Administrative Region and Wynn Resorts (Macau)S.A.(3) 10.4.1.4 Land Concession Contract, published on May 2, 2012, by and among Palo Real Estate Company Limited, Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. andthe Macau Special Administration of the People’s Republic of China (translated to English from traditional Chinese and Portuguese.(41) 10.5.1.1 Surname Rights Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2004, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC.(4) 10.5.1.2 Rights of Publicity License, dated as of August 6, 2004, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC.(4) 10.5.1.3 Termination Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2004, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Valvino Lamore, LLC.(4) 10.5.1.4 Trademark Assignment, dated as of August 6, 2004, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC.(4) 10.5.2 Intellectual Property License Agreement dated as of December 14, 2004, by and among Wynn Resorts Holdings, Wynn Resorts, Limited andWynn Las Vegas, LLC.(7) 10.6.1.0 Common Terms Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2004, among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., certain financial institutions as HotelFacility Lenders, Project Facility Lenders and Revolving Credit Facility Lenders, Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch and SocieteGenerale Asia Limited as Global Coordinating Lead Arrangers and Societe Generale Asia Limited as Hotel Facility Agent, Project FacilityAgent, Intercreditor Agent and Security Agent.(4) 10.6.1.1 Common Terms Agreement Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. as the Company,Certain Financial Institutions as Hotel Facility Lenders, Project Facility Lenders, Revolving Credit Facility Lenders and HedgingCounterparties, Bank of America Securities Asia Limited, Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch and Societe Generale Asia Limited asGlobal Coordinating Lead Arrangers, Societe Generale Asia Limited as Hotel Facility Agent and Project Facility Agent, Societe Generale AsiaLimited as Intercreditor Agent, and Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch as Security Agent.(8) 10.6.1.2 Second Amendment Agreement to the Common Terms Agreement dated June 27, 2007 among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., certain financialinstitutions as Hotel Facility Lenders, Project Facility Lenders, and Revolving Credit Facility Lenders, Banc of America Securities AsiaLimited, Deutsche Bank A.G. Hong Kong Branch, and Societe Generale Asia Limited as Global Lead Arrangers and Societe Generale AsiaLimited as Hotel Facility Agent and Project Facility Agent and Societe Generale Hong Kong Branch as Intercreditor Agent.(11) 10.6.1.3 Common Terms Agreement Third Amendment Agreement dated September 8, 2009 between, among others, Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. asthe company and Société Générale, Hong King Branch as security agent.(33) 10.6.1.4 Common Terms Agreement Fourth Amendment Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2012 between, among others, Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. asthe company and Bank of China Limited Macau Branch as security agent.(42) 10.6.2.0 Hotel Facility Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2004, among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Societe Generale Asia Limited as HotelFacility Agent and the several Hotel Facility Lenders named therein.(4) 141Table of Contents 10.6.2.1 Hotel Facility Agreement Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. as Company,Societe Generale Asia Limited, as Hotel Facility Agent and Certain Financial Institutions as Hotel Facility Lenders.(8) 10.6.2.2 Second Amendment Agreement to the Hotel Facility Agreement dated June 27, 2007 among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Societe GeneraleAsia Limited as Hotel Facility Agent, and certain financial institutions as Hotel Facility Lenders.(11) 10.6.2.3 Third Amendment Agreement to the Hotel Facility Agreement dated July 31, 2012 among Wynn Resorts, (Macau), S.A., Bank of ChinaLimited Macau Branch, and certain financial institutions as Hotel Facility Lenders.(42) 10.6.3.0 Project Facility Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2004, among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Societe Generale Asia Limited as ProjectFacility Agent and the several Project Facility Lenders named therein.(4) 10.6.3.1 Project Facility Agreement Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. as Company,Societe Generale Asia Limited, as Project Facility Agent and Certain Financial Institutions as Project Facility Lenders.(8) 10.6.3.2 Second Amendment Agreement to the Project Facility Agreement dated June 27, 2007 among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Societe GeneraleAsia Limited as Project Facility Agent, and certain financial institutions as Project Facility Lenders.(11) 10.6.4.0 Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2004, among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and the several Revolving CreditFacility Lenders named therein.(4) 10.6.4.1 Revolving Credit Facility Agreement Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. asCompany and Certain Financial Institutions as Revolving Credit Facility Lenders.(8) 10.6.4.2 Revolving Credit Facility Second Amendment Agreement dated June 27, 2007 among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Societe Generale,Hong Kong Branch as Revolving Credit Facility Agent and certain financial institutions as revolving credit facility lenders.(11) 10.6.4.3 Revolving Credit Facility Agreement dated July 31, 2012 among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Bank of China, Limited Macau Branch, andcertain financial institutions as Project Facility Lenders.(42) 10.6.5.0 Deed of Appointment and Priority, dated as of September 14, 2004, among Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., certain financial institutions asOriginal First Ranking Lenders, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A. as Second Ranking Finance Party, Wynn Group Asia, Inc. as ThirdRanking Finance Party, Societe Generale -Hong Kong Branch as Security Agent, Societe Generale Asia Limited as Intercreditor Agent andHotel Facility Agent and Project Facility Agent and others.(4) 10.6.5.1 Deed of Appointment and Priority Deed of Amendment, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. as Company,Certain Financial Institutions as Original First Ranking Lenders, Certain Financial Institutions as Original Hedging Counterparties, BancoNacional Ultramarino, S.A. as Second Ranking Finance Party, Wynn Group Asia, Inc. as Third Ranking Finance Party, Societe GeneraleAsia Limited as Security Agent, Societe Generale Asia Limited as Intercreditor Agent , Societe Generale Asia Limited as Hotel Facility Agentand Project Facility Agent, and Others.(8) 10.6.6 Floating Charge (unofficial English Translation), dated September 14, 2004 between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Societe Generale,Hong Kong Branch as the Security Agent.(4) 142Table of Contents 10.6.7 Debenture, dated September 14, 2004 between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch as the SecurityAgent.(4) 10.6.8.0 Wynn Resorts Support Agreement, dated September 14, 2004 between Wynn Resorts, Limited, Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and SocieteGenerale, Hong Kong Branch as the Security Agent.(4) 10.6.8.1 Wynn Resorts Support Agreement Deed of Amendment, dated as of September 14, 2005, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and SocieteGenerale, Hong Kong Branch as Security Agent.(8) 10.6.9 Wynn Pledgors’ Guarantee, dated September 14, 2004 between Wynn Group Asia, Inc., Wynn Resorts International, Ltd., Wynn Resorts(Macau) Holdings, Ltd. and Wynn Resorts (Macau), Ltd. as Guarantors; and Societe Generale, Hong Kong Branch as the Security Agent.(4) 10.6.10 Bank Guarantee Reimbursement Agreement, dated September 14, 2004, between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Banco NacionalUltramarino.(4) 10.6.11 Sponsors’ Subordination Deed, dated September 14, 2004 between Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A., Wynn Group Asia, Inc., Wynn ResortsInternational, Ltd., Wynn Resorts (Macau) Holdings, Ltd. and Wynn Resorts (Macau), Ltd. as the Wynn Companies and Societe Generale,Hong Kong Branch as the Security Agent.(4) 10.7.0 Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2007, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, DeutscheBank Trust Company Americas, as the initial Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company America, as the initial DisbursementAgent.(14) 10.7.1 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2007, by and among Wynn Las Vegas,LLC, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the initial Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company America, as the initialDisbursement Agent.(12) 10.7.2 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2007, by and among Wynn LasVegas, LLC, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as theDisbursement Agent.(13) 10.7.3 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated October 19, 2009, by and among Wynn Las Vegas,LLC, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the DisbursementAgent.(24) 10.7.4 Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated April 28, 2010, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC,Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the DisbursementAgent.(28) 10.7.5 Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated August 4, 2012, by and among Wynn Las Vegas,LLC, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the DisbursementAgent.(46) 10.7.6 Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated March 12, 2012, by and among Wynn Las Vegas,LLC, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the Bank Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the DisbursementAgent.(39) 10.8.1 Amended and Restated Agreement of Lease made as of March 18, 2010, by and between Wynn Las Vegas an Stephen A. Wynn.(27) 10.8.1.1 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Lease, dated as of April 9, 2012, by and between Wynn Las Vegas, LLC andStephen A. Wynn.(40) 10.8.2.1 Fifth Amended and Restated Art Rental and Licensing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2007, between Stephen A. Wynn, as lessor, WynnGallery, LLC, as lessee.(37) 10.8.2.2 Sixth Amended and Restated Art Rental and Licensing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2012 between Stephen A. Wynn, as lessor, Wynn LasVegas, LLC, as lessee.(42) 143Table of Contents 10.9.1.1 Acknowledgement and Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2004, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, National Associationand the lenders named therein.(6) 10.9.2.0 Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement dated as of November 25, 2002, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC and Stephen A. Wynn.(33) 10.9.2.1 Amendment No. 1 to Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, entered into as of January 1, 2004, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC and StephenA. Wynn.(33) 10.9.2.2 Amendment No. 2 to Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, entered into as of October 31, 2009, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC andStephen A. Wynn.(33) 10.9.3.0 Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement dated as of November 26, 2002, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC and Marc Schorr.(33) 10.9.3.1 Amendment No. 1 to Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, entered into as of January 1, 2004, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC and MarcSchorr.(33) 10.9.3.2 Amendment No. 2 to Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, entered into as of October 31, 2009, by and between Las Vegas Jet, LLC and MarcSchorr.(33) 10.9.4 Aircraft Purchase Option Agreement, dated January 3, 2013, between Wynn Resorts, Limited and Stephen A. Wynn.(46) 10.10.1.0 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, as the Borrower, several lenders andagents, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Administrative Agent.(10) 10.10.1.1 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 9, 2007 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas CapitalCorp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, Las Vegas Jet, LLC,and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Administrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions orentities from time to time party to Wynn Las Vegas LLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(11) 10.10.1.2 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 31, 2007 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las VegasCapital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, Las Vegas Jet,LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantors, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las VegasLLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(12) 10.10.1.3 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 17, 2008 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, LasVegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las Vegas,LLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(17) 10.10.1.4 Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2009, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, LasVegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantors, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las VegasLLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(22) 144Table of Contents 10.10.1.5 Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2009, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and WynnLas Vegas Capital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, LasVegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantors, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las VegasLLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006. (23) 10.10.1.6 Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 28, 2010 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las VegasCapital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, Las Vegas Jet,LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as AdministrativeAgent.(28) 10.10.1.7 Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2010 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, LasVegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las Vegas,LLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(30) 10.10.1.8 Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 12, 2012 among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, LasVegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, asAdministrative Agent on behalf of the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party to Wynn Las Vegas,LLC’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2006.(39) 10.11.1 Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2002, by and between Stephen A. Wynn and Wynn Resorts, Limited.(2) 10.11.2 Tax Indemnification Agreement, effective as of September 24, 2002, by and among Stephen A. Wynn, Aruze USA, Inc., Baron Asset Fundon behalf of the Baron Asset Fund Series, Baron Asset Fund on behalf of the Baron Growth Fund Series, Kenneth R. Wynn Family Trustdated February 20, 1985, Valvino Lamore, LLC and Wynn Resorts, Limited.(1) 10.11.3 Form of Indemnity Agreement.(5) 10.11.4 Management Agreement, made as of December 14, 2004, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Show Performers, LLC, Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., Wynn Golf, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Las Vegas Jet, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, and Wynn Resorts, Limited.(7) 10.11.5 Management Fees Subordination Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2004, by Wynn Resorts, Limited, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn LasVegas Capital Corp., and those subsidiaries of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC listed on Exhibit A hereto in favor of Deutsche Bank Trust CompanyAmericas, as administrative agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.(7) 10.11.6 Redemption Price Promissory Note, dated February 18, 2012, made by Wynn Resorts, Limited to Aruze USA, Inc.(38) 10.11.7 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2012, by and among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp, WynnShow Performers, LLC, Wynn Golf, LLC, Las Vegas Jet, LLC, World Travel, LLC, Wynn Sunrise, LLC, Kevyn, LLC, Deutsche BankSecurities Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.(39) 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.(46) 145Table of Contents 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.(46) 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(46) 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(46) 32.1 Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.(46) 101 The following financial information from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with theSEC on March 1, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income for theyears ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and December 31 2011, (iii) theConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, (iv) the Consolidated Statements ofStockholders’ Equity at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years endedDecember 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.(46) *Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.(1)Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 4 to the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on October 7, 2002 (File No. 333-90600).(2)Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 1 to the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on August 20, 2002 (File No. 333-90600).(3)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on August 3, 2004.(4)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on November 4, 2004.(5)Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1 filed by the Registrant on September 18, 2002 (File No. 333-90600).(6)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 8, 2004.(7)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on March 15, 2005.(8)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on November 8, 2005.(9)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 4, 2008.(10)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on November 9, 2006.(11)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on August 9, 2007.(12)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on November 1, 2007.(13)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on November 13, 2007.(14)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on October 31, 2007.(15)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on March 1, 2007.(16)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 15, 2008.(17)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 19, 2008.(18)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on May 7, 2008.(19)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on March 2, 2009.(20)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on May 11, 2009.(21)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 9, 2009.(22)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 21, 2009.(23)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 14, 2009.(24)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on October 20, 2009.(25)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on January 6, 2010.(26)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on February 5, 2010.(27)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 19, 2010.(28)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 28, 2010.(29)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on May 18, 2010.(30)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on August 5, 2010.(31)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on November 26, 2010.(32)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on December 15, 2010. 146Table of Contents(33)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on March 1, 2010.(34)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on February 28, 2011.(35)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on August 18, 2011.(36)Incorporated by reference from the Form S-8 Registration Statement filed by the Registrant on July 27, 2010.(37)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on March 1, 2011.(38)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on February 21, 2012.(39)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 13, 2012.(40)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 12, 2012.(41)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on May 2, 2012.(42)Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on November 9, 2012.(43)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 12, 2011.(44)Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on February 29, 2012.(45)Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on December 14, 2012.(46)Filed herewith. 147Table of ContentsSIGNATURESPursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on itsbehalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. WYNN RESORTS, LIMITEDDated: March 1, 2013 By /s/ Stephen A. Wynn Stephen A. Wynn Chairman of the Board and Chief ExecutiveOfficer (Principal Executive Officer)Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of theRegistrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ Stephen A. Wynn Stephen A. Wynn Chairman of the Board andChief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer) March 1, 2013 /s/ John Hagenbuch John Hagenbuch Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Ray R. Irani Dr. Ray R. Irani Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Robert J. Miller Robert J. Miller Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Alvin Shoemaker Alvin V. Shoemaker Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Edward J Virtue Edward J Virtue Director March 1, 2013 /s/ D. Boone Wayson D. Boone Wayson Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Elaine P. Wynn Elaine P. Wynn Director March 1, 2013 /s/ Matt Maddox Matt Maddox Chief Financial Officerand Treasurer(Principal Financial andAccounting Officer) March 1, 2013 148Exhibit 10.1.4.2FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTThis FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of November 26, 2012, (the “ExecutionDate”) by and between WORLDWIDE WYNN, LLC (“Employer”) and LINDA CHEN (“Employee”). Capitalized terms that are not defined hereinshall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement (as defined below).RECITALSWHEREAS, Employer and Employee have entered into that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2010 (the “Agreement”); andWHEREAS, Employer is willing and Employee desires to modify certain terms and conditions to the Agreement as more fully set forth herein;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in thisAmendment, the parties hereto agree as follows:1. Amendments. The Employer and Employee hereby agree to amend Section 6(g) of the Agreement in its entirety to read as follows:“6(g) the giving of written notice by Employer to Employee of immediate termination of this Agreement Without Cause for any reason deemedsufficient by Employer. In the event of termination Without Cause, Employer’s sole liability to Employee shall be payment to Employee of aSeparation Payment made in equal monthly installments for the period covered by the Separation Payment, less deductions of all applicable taxesand withholdings. Employee shall not be entitled to payment of any portion of the Separation Payment unless and until Employee first executes awritten release-severance agreement, prepared and presented by Employer, that fully releases Employer, Affiliates, and their officers, directors,agents and employees, from any and all claims or causes of action, whether based upon statute, contract (including without limitation breach orconstruction of this Agreement), or common law, that have arisen as of the date of such execution, irrespective of whether Employee hasknowledge of the existence of such claim; and provides for the confidentiality of both the terms of the release-severance agreement and thecompensation paid. The release-severance agreement shall provide that all non-compete provisions of this Agreement shall terminate after the periodof time for which Employee receives compensation hereunder. In the event Employee fails or refuses to execute suchrelease-severance agreement, Employer shall have no further obligation to Employee other than payment of all accrued but unpaid Base Salarythrough the date Employee last performs services for Employer and vacation pay accrued but unpaid and expenses incurred but not reimbursedthrough the termination date; specifically, in such event, Employee shall not be entitled to any benefits pursuant to any severance plan in effect byEmployer or any of its Affiliates.In order to receive the Separation Payment hereunder, Employee must execute (and not revoke) the written release-severance agreement within thirty(30) days following the date Employee’s separation from service occurs and, in the event such thirty (30)-day period spans two calendar years, noportion of the Separation Payment shall be made until the second calendar year.”2. Effectiveness. The amendment set forth in Section 1 shall be effective as of the Execution Date.3. Other Provisions of Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the Agreement is being modified only as stated herein, and agree that nothing else in theAgreement shall be affected by this Amendment.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the date first written above. WORLDWIDE WYNN, LLC EMPLOYEE/s/ Marc Schorr /s/ Linda C. ChenMarc Schorr Linda C. ChenPresident - 2 -Exhibit 10.7.5Execution VersionFIFTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATEDMASTER DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTTHIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made andentered into as of August 4, 2010, by and among WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Company”), DEUTSCHE BANKTRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, as the Bank Agent (the “Bank Agent”), and DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, as theDisbursement Agent (the “Disbursement Agent”), with respect to the following:RecitalsA. Disbursement Agreement. The undersigned are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of October 25,2007, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2007, as amended bythat certain Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2007, as amended by Section 7(a) of thatcertain Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2009, as amended by that certain Third Amendment to Amendedand Restated Master Disbursement Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2009, and as amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Amended and RestatedMaster Disbursement Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2010 (the “Existing Agreement”, and as amended hereby, and as further amended, amended andrestated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Disbursement Agreement”), among the Company, the Bank Agent and the DisbursementAgent. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given in the Disbursement Agreement.B. Additional 2020 Notes. The Company, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., a Nevada corporation (together with the Company, the “Issuers”), U.S.Bank National Association, in its capacity as indenture trustee, and certain other signatories thereto have entered into that certain Indenture (as the same maybe amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Additional 2020 Notes Indenture”), dated as of the date hereof,pertaining to the 7.750% First Mortgage Notes due 2020 issued by the Issuers in the aggregate principal amount of $1,320,000,000 (together with any othernotes issued from time to time under the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture, the “Additional 2020 Notes”), which Additional 2020 Notes Indenture constitutes a“Permitted Additional Senior Secured Debt Agreement” under the Intercreditor Agreement.C. Amendment. The undersigned desire to amend the Disbursement Agreement in connection with the issuance of the Additional 2020 Notes.AgreementNOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, thereceipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agree as follows:1. AMENDMENTS.a. Section 5.14.1 of the Existing Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the words “Loans, the 2014 Notes, the Senior Secured Notes and the2020 Notes in accordance with the Bank Credit Agreement, the 2014 Notes Indenture, the Senior Secured Notes Indenture and the 2020 Notes Indenture”,where such words appear therein, and replacing them with the following:“Loans, the 2014 Notes, the Senior Secured Notes, the 2020 Notes and the Additional 2020 Notes in accordance with the Bank Credit Agreement,the 2014 Notes Indenture, the Senior Secured Notes Indenture, the 2020 Notes Indenture and the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture”.b. Section 7.1.1 of the Existing Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 7.1.1 thereof in its entirety and replacing it with the following:“7.1.1 Other Financing Documents. The occurrence of an “Event of Default” under and as defined in the (a) Bank Credit Agreement, (b) 2014Notes Indenture, (c) Senior Secured Notes Indenture, (d) 2020 Notes Indenture or (e) Additional 2020 Notes Indenture.”c. Section 7.2 of the Existing Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence of the last paragraph thereof and replacing it with thefollowing:“Any cure or waiver of any “Event of Default” under the Senior Secured Notes Indenture, the 2020 Notes Indenture or the Additional 2020 NotesIndenture that is effective under the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Indenture, the 2020 Notes Indenture or the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture,respectively, shall automatically cure an Event of Default under clause (c), (d) or (e), as applicable, of Section 7.1.1.”d. Exhibit A to the Existing Agreement is hereby amended by amending the following definitions contained therein as follows:i. The definition of “Collateral Agency Agreement” is hereby amended by inserting the words “, the Additional 2020 Notes IndentureTrustee” immediately after the words “the 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee”, where such words appear therein.ii. The definition of “Intercreditor Agreement” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:““Intercreditor Agreement” means that certain Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, between the Bank Agent, the 2014 Notes IndentureTrustee, the Senior Secured Notes Indenture Trustee, the 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee, the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee and the CollateralAgent, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2009, that certain Second Amendment toIntercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2010, that certain Third Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2010, and thatcertain Fourth Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2010.”iii. The definition of “Obligations” is hereby amended by deleting the period at the end of such definition and replacing it with thefollowing:“; provided, however, that solely for purposes of the Intercreditor Agreement, the term “Obligations” shall also include all such obligations andliabilities of the Company and the other Loan Parties to the 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee, 2020 Noteholders, and any other holder of indebtednessor representative or agent on behalf of such holders under the 2020 Notes Agreements, the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee, Additional2020 Noteholders, and any other holder of indebtedness or representative or agent on behalf of such holders under the Additional 2020 NotesAgreements, any Future Permitted Additional Senior Secured Debt Agreement and any Permitted Additional Junior Secured Debt Agreement.”e. Exhibit A to the Existing Agreement is hereby further amended by adding the following definitions thereto in appropriate alphabetical order:i. “Additional 2020 Noteholders” means the holders of the Additional 2020 Notes from time to time.ii. “Additional 2020 Notes” means the 7.750% First Mortgage Notes Due 2020 issued by the Company and Capital Corp. from time totime pursuant to the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture and any exchange notes related thereto as contemplated by the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture. 2iii. “Additional 2020 Notes Agreements” means collectively, the Additional 2020 Notes, the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture, theenvironmental indemnity agreements entered into by one or more Loan Parties for the benefit of the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee and certain otherindemnified parties, and the security agreement and deeds of trust entered into by one or more Loan Parties to secure their obligations under the Additional 2020Notes Indenture and the Additional 2020 Notes.iv. “Additional 2020 Notes Indenture” means that certain Indenture, dated as of August 4, 2010, among the Company, Capital Corp., theguarantors signatory thereto, and the Additional 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee, as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented orotherwise modified from time to time.v. “Additional 2020 Notes Indenture Trustee” means U.S. Bank National Association, in its capacity as the initial trustee under theAdditional 2020 Notes Indenture, and its successors in such capacity.2. MISCELLANEOUS. Except as set forth in this Amendment, all other terms and provisions of the Existing Agreement remain unmodified and in fullforce and effect. This Amendment shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York of the United States of America and shall for all purposes begoverned by and construed in accordance with the laws of such state without regard to the conflict of law rules thereof other than Section 5-1401 of the NewYork General Obligations Law. In the event that any term or provision contained herein is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable by any court ofcompetent jurisdiction, the fact that such term or provision is invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability ofany other term or provision contained herein. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and when signed by all of the parties heretoshall constitute a single binding agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart hereof by facsimile transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manuallyexecuted counterpart.[REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 3IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first written above.COMPANY:WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC,a Nevada limited liability company By: Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, its sole member By: Wynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation, its sole member By: /s/ Matt Maddox Name: Matt Maddox Title: CFO/ Treasurer[Signature Page to Fifth Amendment toAmended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement]BANK AGENT:DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS By: /s/ Mary Kay CoyleName: Mary Kay CoyleTitle: Managing Director By: /s/ Scottye LindseyName: Scottye LindseyTitle: DirectorDISBURSEMENT AGENT:DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS By: /s/ Mary Kay CoyleName: Mary Kay CoyleTitle: Managing Director By: /s/ Scottye LindseyName: Scottye LindseyTitle: Director[Signature Page to Fifth Amendment toAmended and Restated Master Disbursement Agreement]Exhibit 10.9.4AGREEMENTThis Purchase Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 3rd day of January, 2013 but is effective as of the 2nd day ofNovember, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), by and between WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED, a Nevada corporation, with offices at 3131 Las Vegas BoulevardSouth, Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Company”) and STEPHEN A. WYNN, an individual (“Wynn”). The Company and Wynn are sometimes referred to hereinas the “parties” and each a “party.”R E C I T A L S A.The Company previously granted Wynn an option to purchase an approximate two acre tract of land (the “Wynn Home Site Land”) at fair market valuelocated on the Wynn Las Vegas golf course land (the “Golf Course Land”) for the purpose of building a personal residence (the “Existing PurchaseOption”). B.On September 18, 2012, in connection with the termination of certain financing arrangements of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, an indirect wholly-ownedsubsidiary of the Company (“WLV”), and the release of liens thereunder, WLV distributed to Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC, a direct wholly-ownedsubsidiary of the Company (“Holdings”), among other things, all of the equity interests in Wynn Golf, LLC, including all right, title and interest in,and to, the Golf Course Land (the “Distribution”). C.The Company, through its direct wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns or may own aircraft for use in its operations (each, an “Aircraft”). D.The Compensation Committee and the Audit Committee of the Company have determined that it is in the best interests of the Company, and Wynn hasagreed, to terminate the Existing Purchase Option and instead grant Wynn the option to purchase any or all of the Aircraft on the terms set forth herein.In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1.Termination and Grant of Purchase Option.1.1 Termination of Existing Purchase Option; Release of Claims. The parties hereby terminate the Existing Purchase Option effective as of theEffective Date. Wynn hereby releases and discharges the Company and its affiliates, together with all principals, officers, agents, attorneys, servants,employees and assigns and/or representatives of the Company and its affiliates from any and all claims, demands or causes of actions, known or unknown,which Wynn may now have or may hereafter have with respect to the Wynn Home Site Land and/or the Existing Purchase Option.1.2 Grant of Aircraft Purchase Option.(a) In consideration of the termination of the Existing Purchase Option and release of claims thereunder, during the period from theEffective Date through to the date of termination of that certain Employment Agreement between the Company and Wynn, dated as of October 4, 2002, asamended from time to time (the “Aircraft Purchase Option Term”), Wynn shall have the right to elect, by written notice to the Company (the “Option ExerciseNotice”), to purchase any or all of the Aircraft, at a price equal to such Aircraft’s book value as shown on the Company’s financial statement as of the OptionExercise Notice date, within 30 days of the Option Notice Exercise Date (the “Purchase Price Notice”).(b) The purchase shall be effected as follows: (i) the parties shall mutually agree upon closing date within 30 days after the date of thePurchase Price Notice, (ii) on the closing date, Wynn shall pay in cash the Purchase Price in U.S. dollars by wire transfer of immediately available funds tothe account specified by the Company, and (iii) the parties shall execute such agreements and related documents as are reasonably necessary to complete thepurchase and transfer all right, title and interest in and to the Aircraft being purchased free and clear of all liens.(c) Under no circumstances shall this Agreement be interpreted to represent a present property interest in the Aircraft and shall not limit theCompany’s right to sell or otherwise dispose of an Aircraft prior to the delivery of an Option Exercise Notice. Wynn shall have no right to deliver an OptionExercise Notice to the Company for an Aircraft that is subject to a fully executed aircraft sale agreement between the Company (or its affiliates) and a bona fidethird party purchaser for such Aircraft.2. Notices. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement by either party to the other may be effected either by personal delivery in writing or bymail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested, or facsimile. Notice by mail shall be sent concurrently with any facsimile notice.Notices shall be addressed to the parties at the address specified below, but each party may change its address by written notice in accordance with thisparagraph. Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of actual receipt; facsimile notices (with a concurrent mailing) shall be deemedcommunicated three (3) days after mailing.To Wynn:Stephen A. Wynn3131 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109To the Company:Wynn Resorts, Limited3131 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109Attention: Kim Sinatra - General Counsel3. Miscellaneous.3.1 Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to be made and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada,without reference to its conflict of laws provisions.3.2 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be given any legal effect and shall notaffect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.3.3 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is in conflict with any applicable federal or state law now in force or hereafter enacted, suchprovision shall become inoperative, but all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.3.4 Assignment. The Company may assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement only to an Affiliate or to the successor of all or a substantialportion of the business of the Company relating to this Agreement, and Wynn may assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement only to his heir(s) or otherperson or entity that succeeds to any rights that Wynn retains, which successor(s) in either such case shall thereafter be deemed substituted for Wynnhereunder effective upon such assignment.3.5 Construction. For purposes of construction of this Agreement, the language herein shall be deemed to be the language of all parties, and noparty shall be deemed to be the drafting party.3.6 written Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement, executed by both parties.3.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties, and supersedes and replaces any and all priorwritten and oral agreements, including without limitation with respect to the Existing Purchase Option. There are no other terms and conditions except those setforth herein. 2In Witness Whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the Effective Date. WYNN: WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED:/s/ Stephen A. Wynn /s/ Marc SchorrStephen A. Wynn By Marc Schorr Its C.O.O. 3Exhibit 21.1SUBSIDIARIES OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITEDRambas Marketing Co., LLCWynn International Marketing, Ltd (an Isle of Man limited liability company)Toasty, LLC (a Delaware limited liability company)B/W Clothiers, LLC (a 50% owned joint venture)Valvino Lamore, LLCWynn Gallery, LLCWorld Travel G-IV, LLCChamber Associates, LLCWynn IG, LLCWynn Vacations, LLCWynn Aircraft, LLC.Asia Development, LLC.Development Associates, LLCWynn MA, LLCWorldwide Wynn, LLCNV Realty Associates, LLCWynn Design & Development, LLCWynn PA, Inc.Everett Property, LLCWynn Golf, LLCWynn IG Holdco, Inc.Wynn Koval, LLCWynn Resorts Development, LLCWynn Resorts Hotel Marketing & Sales (Asia), LLCWynn Group Asia, Inc.WM Cayman Holdings Limited I (a Cayman Islands company)Wynn Macau, Limited (a Cayman Islands company and a 72.3% owned company)WM Cayman Holdings Limited II (a Cayman Islands company)Wynn Resorts, International, Ltd. (an Isle of Man company)Wynn Resorts (Macau) Holdings, Ltd. (an Isle of Man company)Wynn Resorts (Macau), Ltd. (a Hong Kong Limited company)Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. (a Macau SA company)Palo Real Estate Company Ltd. (a Macau SA company)Wynn Macau Development Company, LLCWynn Cotai Holding Company, Ltd. (an Isle of Man corporation)Cotai Partner, Ltd. (an Isle of Man company)Cotai Land Development Company (a Macau SA company)Wynn IOM Holdco I, Ltd. (an Isle of Man company)Wynn IOM Holdco II, Ltd. (as Isle of Man company)Wynn Manpower, Limited (a Macau limited company)SH Hoteleria Limitada (a Macau limited company)Wynn Resorts Funding, LLCWynn Resorts Holdings, LLCWynn Las Vegas, LLCLas Vegas Jet, LLCWorld Travel, LLCWynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.Wynn Show Performers, LLCWynn Sunrise, LLCKevyn, LLCPW automotive, LLC (a Delaware Limited Liability Company and 50% owned joint venture)All subsidiaries are formed in the State of Nevada and wholly owned unless otherwise specifically identified.Exhibit 23.1CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMWe consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-168323 and No. 333-100891 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 1, 2013with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Wynn Resorts, Limited and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reportingof Wynn Resorts, Limited, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012./s/ Ernst & Young LLPLas Vegas, NevadaMarch 1, 2013Exhibit 31.1Certification of the Chief Executive OfficerPursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002I, Stephen A. Wynn, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wynn Resorts, Limited; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have: a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for externalreporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materiallyaffect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting. Date: March 1, 2013 /s/Stephen A. Wynn Stephen A. WynnChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer)Exhibit 31.2Certification of the Chief Financial OfficerPursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002I, Matt Maddox, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wynn Resorts, Limited; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have: a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for externalreporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materiallyaffect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting. Date: March 1, 2013 /s/ Matt Maddox Matt Maddox Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)Exhibit 32.1Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant toSection 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wynn Resorts, Limited (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2012 as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Stephen A. Wynn, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Matt Maddox, asChief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge: 1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. /s/ Stephen A. Wynn Name: Stephen A. WynnTitle: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)Date: March 1, 2013 /s/ Matt Maddox Name: Matt MaddoxTitle: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)Date: March 1, 2013A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature thatappears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Wynn Resorts, Limited and will beretained by Wynn Resorts, Limited and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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