Wynn Las Vegas Updates Mask Policy to Comply with CDC Guidelines

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On May 14, 2021, Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN) announced an updated mask policy for guests and employees, aligning with CDC guidelines. Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear masks, while unvaccinated individuals must. The resort has achieved a 91% vaccination rate among employees, enabling it to operate gaming areas at full capacity and remove plexiglass dividers. This change reflects a significant adjustment in health protocols, allowing for increased occupancy and a return to normalcy in operations, enhancing the guest experience at the resort.

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• 91% vaccination rate among employees supports health policy changes.
• Gaming areas allowed to operate at 100% occupancy improves revenue potential.
• Removal of plexiglass dividers enhances guest experience and operational flow.

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LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning this evening, Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN) and Encore will communicate to guests that they are not required to wear a mask if they are fully vaccinated and are required to wear a mask if they are not.  The resort trusts guests to take the appropriate precautions based on their personal vaccination status.

Likewise, company employees will follow a similar policy. The Company currently has a vaccination rate of 91 percent among its employees in Las Vegas and as a result, was granted permission by the Nevada Gaming Control Board to amend its occupancy and physical distancing requirements.  Effective May 10, the gaming areas at both Wynn and Encore were permitted to run at 100 percent occupancy and plexiglass dividers were removed from all table games and slot machines. 

Employees and guests of the resort will continue to follow health and safety guidelines and comply with current CDC and regulator guidelines to ensure and safe and healthy environment for all. 

About Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and in 2021 was once again honored on FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for the thirteenth time. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 194,000 square feet of casino space, 20 signature dining experiences, 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 160,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club and recreation and leisure facilities, such as the recently renovated Wynn Golf Club and 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit press.wynnlasvegas.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:        
Deanna Pettit, Wynn Las Vegas
deanna.pettit@wynnlasvegas.com 
702-770-2121

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FAQ

What is the mask policy update for Wynn Las Vegas as of May 2021?

As of May 2021, fully vaccinated guests at Wynn Las Vegas are not required to wear masks, while unvaccinated guests must wear them.

What was the employee vaccination rate at Wynn Las Vegas?

Wynn Las Vegas reported a 91% vaccination rate among its employees.

What occupancy level has Wynn Las Vegas achieved for its gaming areas?

Wynn Las Vegas is currently operating its gaming areas at 100% occupancy.

When did Wynn Las Vegas remove plexiglass dividers from its gaming areas?

Plexiglass dividers were removed from all table games and slot machines effective May 10, 2021.