Elaine Wynn

About Elaine Wynn

Just wen you thought being a billion-dollar-cougar couldn't get interesting, Elaine Wynn punched those odds in the face, rolled them around in her heavy set of dollar bills and showcased some impressive kung fu money skills. Following her rather pricey divorce from professional rich person, papa of casinos and hotels, and all around coin-loving, Steve Wynn, Elaine cashed out in an astounding fashion, becoming $740 million richer than she woke up that morning. For those trailing in mental calculation, worry not: that’s seven zero zero zero zero zero ZERO, twice for emphasis, in case you went cross-eyed the first zero down. Nope, not monopoly money, and definitely not counterfeit bills. We promise.

Opening wallets up to myth proportions, anyone might cause a surge in the country’s divorce statistics and make a run for their lawyers after catching wind of her settlement. Gotcha thinking divorce could actually yield much profit and savings plans, right? Indeed, Elaine set the high-water mark that future ambitious soon-to-be ex-wives can aspire to! With $740 million in the kitty from that rather ‘fruitful’ breakup, she’s living proof that love might make the world go round, but phew, it sure doesn’t spin it quite as fast as a cool three-quarters of a billion does.

In all seriousness though, this plush payout wasn’t just about the Benjamins. Keeping aside the comical swooning, Elaine earned it much better than any lottery winning out there. She bravely fought for her fair share in the marital assets devolved after over two decades of marriage that saw them create a Vegas empire quite unforgettable. So cheers, Elaine! Making money moves and heavyweight settlements your chic new party trick!