they feel that they have the opportunity to bring in the most premier resort developer to Orange County and create an attraction unlike anything else in California. With more to focus on than gaming, it is noted that the plans could have a better shot at actually coming to life.

City officials said they met with Wynn earlier this year to discuss the idea and had also pitched it to some of the governor's people. Wynn, whose former company built the Bellagio, Mirage and Treasure Island casinos in Las Vegas, said the meeting took place, but also said the talks were about ideas of ideas, not negotiations.

Casino industry analysts and local officials said they don't believe the deal would be approved. But the proposed land swap could work legally if the city and governor and other Indian tribes come to an agreement.