Wynn Resorts has announced plans to acquire Crown London Aspinalls, a prestigious members-only casino in London’s Mayfair district. The transaction is currently pending regulatory approval, which is expected in the second half of 2025.
Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, highlighted the strategic importance of the acquisition, saying, “This acquisition of an iconic asset offers us a presence in a global gateway city and will create a conduit for Wynn guests to visit our resorts, particularly Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is slated to open in the first quarter of 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.”
Crown London Aspinalls, known for its exclusivity, features 20 gaming tables spread across various salons, as well as a restaurant and lounge for guest entertainment. Until the acquisition is finalized, the property will continue to operate under its current name.
Crown Resorts, the Australian operator behind Aspinalls, was acquired by Blackstone in February 2022 in a $6.3 billion deal. The transaction, which valued Crown’s shares at $9.30 each, was influenced by allegations of operational mismanagement at the time.
Wynn Resorts is not only expanding its footprint with the acquisition of Aspinalls but is also working on an integrated casino resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The project, developed in partnership with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, is set to open in 2027 and marks Wynn’s first foray into the Middle East.
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