Billionaire casino mogul Steve Wynn, who owns both the Wynn and Bellagio in Las Vegas, put his elbow through his $139 million Picasso, driving the value down $54 million. Now, he wants the London-based insurer Lloyd's to pick up the tab.
Wynn was showing off the painting to some high-powered friends in his Las Vegas office on Sept. 30 when he accidentally poked it, causing a small tear. It was "the world's clumsiest and goofiest thing to do," Wynn said afterward.
I'd say "the worlds clumsiest" is still an understatement, but at least now I know how the true ballers roll. Wynn has to be making millions a day and it's nice to see that he's mortal -- a $54 million loss affects even him. According to my calculations, I'll only have to gamble a thousand bucks 54,000 times untill Wynn makes his money back. Since his casinos have such high table minimums, it won't take long ...
You're a lot late getting this story out. It was on CNN like the day after it happened and that was a good 2 months ago.
What a doofus. If he wasn't a billionaire you know he would have been more careful. I woould be sick.
Yeah.. This is pretty old news lol
Hmm the NY Daily originally published this article today, 1/12/07. The new news is that Wynn want's Lloyd's of London to pay for the damages.
This story is never late, because is timeless. Money doesnt buy you class or culture. You American Torture Bastards, Got to hell Americans Fascist.