Good Morning. Tiger’s eye. Wynn Al Marjan Island rises from the sand and sea, propped up by billions in investment that will see it become the UAE’s first integrated resort. And investors are heady for the possibilities, seeing exactly how and why the property can gain from the shift it is prompting in the emirate’s tourism sphere, with Wynn acting as a magnet. Looking further abroad, Vietnam aims to streamline its casino regulations, after the recent expansion of its locals gaming program. The country hopes to remove roadblocks and forge ahead, seeing exactly how the market responds.
What you need to know
- Wynn Resorts’ integrated resort rising on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is gaining traction with investors, says Deutsche Bank.
- Vietnam streamlines financial-capacity verification; updates 2017 locals-access decree amid broader reforms to expand regulated casino entry.
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AGB Intelligence
UAE
Wynn Al Marjan gaining traction with investors: analysts
Wynn’s confidence in its new project in the UAE, in Ras Al Khaimah, has gained not only the support of its shareholders but also that of analysts, with Deutsche Bank saying that its recent showcase knocked their socks off. The property is slated for an early 2027 opening and has already highlighted multiple features, despite little info on its casino, but there are high hopes for GGR once the property is ramped up.
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