Early in his career he oversaw the construction and operation of several notable Las Vegas and Atlantic City hotels, including the Golden Nugget, the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, The Mirage, Treasure Island, the Bellagio, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi, and he played a pivotal role in the resurgence and expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s. He was known for his involvement in the luxury casino and hotel industry, prior to being forced to step down. Stephen Alan Wynn ( né Weinberg born January 27, 1942) is an American real estate developer and art collector.