Steve Wynn bought the Dunes to build the Bellagio because it had a natural artesian well (and associated water rights). There was a 9 hole golf course that got

Steve Wynn bought the Dunes to build the Bellagio because it had a natural artesian well (and associated water rights). There was a 9 hole golf course that got taken out with the demo of the Dunes. Fountains use a LOT less water than golf courses!