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Wynn Resorts has announced its agreement to acquire Crown London Aspinalls, an exclusive private members’ casino in London’s Mayfair.
The Nasdaq-listed casino and leisure group has secured regulatory approvals and expects to finalise the acquisition in the second half of 2025.
Known as Aspinalls Mayfair, the casino was founded in 1960 by John Aspinall, a key figure in British gambling who helped shape the Betting and Gaming Act of 1960, which legalised casinos.
Crown Resorts purchased Aspinalls and related properties in 2011 as part of its expansion into the UK and European markets.
In November 2022, Crown Resorts was acquired and taken private by a US PE fund Blackstone for $9 billion deal. Under its new ownership, Crown Resorts has streamlined its gambling and leisure portfolio, including selling its 20% stake in the Nobu restaurant and hotel chain.
Blackstone, the private equity owner, is said to be steering Crown Resorts towards growth in the Australian and Asian markets.
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said, “Acquiring this iconic property gives us a foothold in a global gateway city and creates a pathway for Wynn guests to explore our resorts, particularly Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is set to open in early 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.”
Crown London spans two historic townhouses at 27–28 Curzon Street, Mayfair. Wynn Resorts noted that “the casino will retain the Crown London name until the deal is complete”.
