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June 11, 2012

The New Stars in Vegas: D.J.’s and Dance Music

LAS VEGAS — Steve Wynn, the 70-year-old casino magnate, stood before an invitation-only crowd at the opening of a Japanese restaurant here last week, promising good food and even better music.

“Tonight we’re very lucky,” Mr. Wynn said, flashing his trademark grin. “Afrojack is here.”

He started to explain — “for those of you who are not exactly with it, like me, Afrojack is the coolest D.J.”— but it was unnecessary, as a phalanx of models in little black dresses rushed to a corner booth to watch the music man at work. Only the arrival of Paris Hilton drew them away.

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