Wynn Resorts CEO Proposes Taking Wynn Name off Boston Casino Project

Request comes at hearing to determine whether Steve Wynn, who resigned amid sexual-misconduct allegations, should still be considered legally tied to the project

Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chief Executive Matt Maddox told Massachusetts regulators Friday that he wants to remove the name “Wynn” from a $2.5 billion casino project the company is building in the Boston area.

The move came at a hearing to determine whether former Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn, who resigned in February amid sexual-misconduct allegations, should still be considered legally tied to the casino project.

Mr....