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Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)
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Feb. 10, 2015
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2009
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due November 1, 2017
Nov. 30, 2013
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due November 1, 2017
Oct. 16, 2013
The 2021 Notes
Oct. 16, 2013
The 2021 Notes
Oct. 16, 2013
The 2021 Notes
Minimum
Oct. 16, 2013
The 2021 Notes
Maximum
Oct. 16, 2013
Original 2021 Notes
USD ($)
Mar. 20, 2014
Additional 2021 Notes
USD ($)
Oct. 16, 2013
Additional 2021 Notes
Mar. 20, 2014
Additional 2021 Notes
USD ($)
Oct. 16, 2013
Additional 2021 Notes
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
4.25% Senior Notes Due 2023 and 5.50% Senior Notes Due 2025
Dec. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR)
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR)
Minimum
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR)
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Bank Guarantee Reimbursement Agreement
Performance Guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Bank Guarantee Reimbursement Agreement
Performance Guarantee
MOP
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Revolving Credit Facility
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Revolving Credit Facility
Amended Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Jul. 30, 2013
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
USD ($)
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn America
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Wynn America Credit Facilities
Base Rate
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Wynn America Credit Facilities
Eurodollar Rate
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn America
Revolving Credit Facility
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Revolving Credit Facility
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Nov. 20, 2014
Wynn America
Term Loans
Wynn America Credit Facilities
USD ($)
Oct. 16, 2013
Wynn Macau Limited
Senior Notes
5 1/4% Wynn Macau Senior Notes, Due October 15, 2021
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau Limited
Senior Notes
5 1/4% Wynn Macau Senior Notes, Due October 15, 2021
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Macau Limited
Senior Notes
5 1/4% Wynn Macau Senior Notes, Due October 15, 2021
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due November 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due November 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
Apr. 30, 2010
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
Minimum
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2010
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
Maximum
Sep. 30, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
Aug. 31, 2010
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
Minimum
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2010
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
5 3/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due March 15, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
5 3/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due March 15, 2022
Mar. 01, 2012
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
5 3/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due March 15, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 16, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
4 1/4% Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes Due May 30, 2023
May 22, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
4 1/4% Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes Due May 30, 2023
USD ($)
May 15, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
4 1/4% Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes Due May 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
4 1/4% Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes Due May 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
4 1/4% Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes Due May 30, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2012
Aruze USA, Inc.
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2012
Aruze USA, Inc.
USD ($)
Feb. 13, 2014
Aruze USA, Inc.
Promissory Note
Redemption Price Promissory Note With Former Stockholder and Related Party, Due February 18, 2022; Interest At 2%
USD ($)
Feb. 14, 2013
Aruze USA, Inc.
Promissory Note
Redemption Price Promissory Note With Former Stockholder and Related Party, Due February 18, 2022; Interest At 2%
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2012
Aruze USA, Inc.
Promissory Note
Redemption Price Promissory Note With Former Stockholder and Related Party, Due February 18, 2022; Interest At 2%
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Aruze USA, Inc.
Promissory Note
Redemption Price Promissory Note With Former Stockholder and Related Party, Due February 18, 2022; Interest At 2%
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Aruze USA, Inc.
Promissory Note
Redemption Price Promissory Note With Former Stockholder and Related Party, Due February 18, 2022; Interest At 2%
Nov. 30, 2014
World Travel, LLC
Secured Debt
$42 Million Note Payable, Due April 1, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
World Travel, LLC
Secured Debt
$42 Million Note Payable, Due April 1, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
World Travel, LLC
Secured Debt
$42 Million Note Payable, Due April 1, 2017
USD ($)
Mar. 30, 2007
World Travel, LLC
Secured Debt
$42 Million Note Payable, Due April 1, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
World Travel, LLC
Secured Debt
$42 Million Note Payable, Due April 1, 2017
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
BasisPoint
Jul. 31, 2012
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due November 1, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2017
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2018
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2018
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Jul. 31, 2012
Due July 31, 2018
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2018
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2018
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2014
Due July 31, 2018
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2013
Due July 31, 2018
Wynn Macau
Term Loans
Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans
Maximum
Feb. 10, 2015
Subsequent Event
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 10, 2015
Subsequent Event
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due May 1, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 10, 2015
Subsequent Event
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 10, 2015
Subsequent Event
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp
First Mortgage Notes
7 3/4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, Due August 15, 2020
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Revolving Credit Facility
Wynn Macau
Line of Credit
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Jul. 31, 2012
Revolving Credit Facility
Wynn Macau
Line of Credit
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Minimum
Jul. 31, 2012
Revolving Credit Facility
Wynn Macau
Line of Credit
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Maximum
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Debt instrument, redemption terms                                                                           At any time on or before October 14, 2016, WML may redeem the 2021 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes or (b) a “make-whole” amount as determined by an independent investment banker in accordance with the terms of the WML Indenture, in either case, plus accrued and unpaid interest.                                       the Issuers satisfied and discharged the 2017 Indenture and, in November 2013   The Issuers may, at their option, redeem the 2023 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time prior to their stated maturity. The redemption price for 2023 Notes that are redeemed before February 28, 2023 will be equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of the 2023 Notes to be redeemed or (b) a “make-whole” amount described in the 2023 Indenture, plus in either case accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date.                                                                                
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