Club founder John Aspinall, known as "Aspers" to his friends, was a conservationist and the stepson of
Sir George Osborne. He was a breeder of wild animals and funded his zoos, to a large extent, from house winnings. In the 1960s-90s, the building was known as the White Elephant Club, a dining destination. Later in 1992, Aspinall turned the property in to a casino named Aspinall's. He commissioned a bust of
Lord Lucan, a close friend of Aspinall who disappeared in November 1974, after the murder of Sandra Rivett, the nanny of Lucan's children. It remains prominently displayed. The elephant from the White Elephant Club is still at the main entrance of the casino.
Ownership changes The casino was owned by
Crown Resorts, one of Australia's largest entertainment groups until 2025. In early 2025, the casino was acquired by
Wynn Resorts. The acquisition is part of an effort to bring British gamblers to Wynn’s upcoming
Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in
Ras Al Khaimah,
United Arab Emirates, which will open in 2027. Wynn Mayfair is Wynn’s first property in Europe and their first not to include a hotel. == Facilities ==