As Wynn Resorts continues to field applications to staff Encore, some dealers throughout Las Vegas say the man once seen as an inspirational leader now has a tarnished image.

“I can’t see any experienced dealer working in a decent casino giving up what they have to go over to Encore,” Mirage dealer Al Maurice told the Las Vegas Sun. “I believe he will have to settle for a lot of inexperienced help straight out of dealers school or from minor casinos.”

Maurice assisted the union campaign at Wynn Las Vegas, and the impetus for that organization drive is what Maurice thinks will cause the company troubles.

Two years ago, Steve Wynn enacted a tip-sharing policy. The policy led to the formation of a union, and is also being challenged in court. Dealers say enacting that policy was the worst thing Wynn could have done.

“His reputation is mud right now,” a dealer at the Rio who requested anonymity told the Sun. “But if you’re only making $80 a day at a Downtown property and you can make at least $150 a day at Encore, you’re going to take that job.”

The strong words from dealers seem to be at odds with reports coming from Wynn Resorts. The company reported 10,000 applicants in the first three hours it started hiring for Encore. Wynn himself told the Sun that everything is working well.

“We’ve never had a better culture,” he said. “The attitude of our staff is absolutely delicious.”

By Casino Connection Staff

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