Good morning. Wynn is putting a date and a higher price tag on its UAE ambitions. The operator expects Wynn Al Marjan Island to open in September 2027 after regional disruptions affected materials, shipping, and construction schedules, lifting the project budget by $600 million. Management nevertheless says work is advancing and supply chains have largely normalized. Wynn’s Macau business also delivered growth, with operating revenue exceeding $1 billion in 2Q26. In the Philippines, DigiPlus saw quarterly GGR retreat 9 percent even as its average number of bettors and depositors climbed 26 percent.
What you need to know
- Wynn Al Marjan Island will open in September 2027 after regional disruptions added approximately $600 million to the project budget.
- Wynn’s Macau operating revenue rose 13.7 percent to over $1 billion in 2Q26, driven by strong mass-market performance at Wynn Palace.
- DigiPlus saw 2Q26 GGR decline 9 percent QoQ despite a larger user base, while an IEC fair-value gain lifted reported profit by 124 percent QoQ.
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UAE
Wynn Al Marjan opening in September 2027 with $600M cost rise
Wynn has set September 2027 as the opening date for Wynn Al Marjan Island after regional disruptions affected the project’s costs and timeline. The company increased the budget by approximately $600 million, including higher material, shipping, pre-opening, and capitalized interest expenses. Wynn’s 40 percent share will require around $240 million in additional equity. Management said interior work was underway, consumer supply chains were largely normal, and the resort would launch fully rather than through a phased opening.
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