Wynn Said “Nobody Likes Being Around Poor People,” And Payne Called Him One Of His “Heroes” CNBC: Wynn Claimed “Nobody Likes Being Around Poor People” During Presentation To Investors. On April 7, CNBC.com reported that Steve Wynn, casino mogul and founder of Wynn Resorts, disparaged low-income Americans in front of an audience of investors, claiming no one wants to be around the poor, “especially poor people”: In a presentation to investors Wednesday night, Wynn -- founder of Wynn Resorts -- said his company is like a luxury brand that focuses on people with money.