LAS VEGAS, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Larry King is a very funny guy. On a dare from Steve Wynn, he will prove it on stage at the Encore Theater, for one night only, on Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. The special performance will benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, which provides funding for life saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means and no insurance, would be otherwise unable to receive treatment.

After a remarkable 50 years in broadcasting and more than 40,000 interviews, political debates and topical discussions, Larry King has some stories to tell! Enjoy a rare opportunity to laugh with Larry as he recounts tales and anecdotes from some of his more notorious guests and legendary experiences, which have spanned his career.

Shawn King, country music vocalist and Larry King's wife, will perform as the opening act. She recently released a new album titled "In My Own Backyard" on Lofton Creek Records.

Tickets are now on sale for $59, $69 and $79, plus service charge and tax. Call 702-770-9966 or visit www.encorelasvegas.com.

About Larry King

King, host of CNN's Larry King Live, the first worldwide phone-in TV talk show celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting in 2007. The Emmy Award-winner has been dubbed "the most remarkable talk-show host on TV ever" by TV Guide and "master of the mike" by TIME magazine. Described as the "Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview," King has been inducted into five of the nation's leading broadcasting halls of fame and has interviewed every U.S. President since Richard Nixon.

King has made cameo appearances in more than 20 movies, including Ghostbusters, Primary Colors, America's Sweethearts, Shrek 2, the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives, Bee Movie and Swing Vote. He has appeared in television series such as Law and Order, Boston Legal, The Practice, Arli$$, Murphy Brown, Frasier, Ugly Betty and 30 Rock.

Larry King just released his definitive memoirs, MY REMARKABLE JOURNEY, published by Weinstein books.

About Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Indexes. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Encore (www.encorelasvegas.com) and Wynn Macau (www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an approximately 111,000 square foot casino, 22 food and beverage outlets, an on-site 18-hole golf course, approximately 223,000 square feet of meeting space, an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership, and approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space.

Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection, opened December 22, 2008. Encore is located immediately adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas and features 2,034 suites, approximately 72,000 square foot casino, 12 food and beverage outlets, a night club, a spa and salon, approximately 60,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 27,000 square feet of upscale retail outlets.

Wynn Macau is a destination casino resort in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and currently features 600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, approximately 205,000 square foot casino, casual and fine dining in five restaurants, approximately 46,000 square feet of retail space, a health club, pool and spa, along with lounges and meeting facilities.

SOURCE Wynn Las Vegas