News January 2026
Wynn details progress on Al Marjan Operator News
Wynn Resorts is positioning its upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island development as a gaming-led powerhouse, telling investors it expects 70-89 per cent of total revenue to come directly from the casino floor. Te company forecasts US$1–1.7bn in annual
GGR, driven by a targeted strategy aimed at high- frequency, short-stay gamblers visiting roughly three times a year and staying just over one night per trip. Wynn also anticipates visitor numbers to Ras Al Khaimah will grow by 30 per cent annually, bolstering demand. CEO Craig Billings noted that Wynn properties
“historically ramp in about three years,” with the sharpest revenue jump between years one and two as operations and marketing mature. Te company expects two additional UAE casino licences to emerge, potentially creating a US$3–5bn market.
SunRay relocation heads to vote Operator News
A proposal to relocate the SunRay Park & Casino racino licence from Farmington to Clovis will go before the New Mexico Racing Commission, potentially reshaping the state’s racing and gaming landscape. Regulators will decide whether to shift the
licence from San Juan County to a planned racino complex off U.S. 84 in Curry County - a region
Operator News PENN completes rebrand
PENN has completed the rebrand of its online sports betting platform to TeScore Bet. Existing customers were able to access the rebranded app using their log in credentials after an overnight transition - all account settings, open wagers, and responsible gaming tools remain the same. Now live in 21 US jurisdictions, theScore Bet is natively integrated with theScore, a sports media app that offers real-time updates and alerts, stats and scores.
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Under that scenario, Wynn aims for a 33 per
cent share, boosted by a projected 1.2x 'Wynn Premium' across an estimated 11,000 gaming positions. Construction on the 305-metre tower is nearing full height, with topping-out slated for November 2025 ahead of a planned March 2027 opening. Across the resort, structural work on 1,530 accommodations is 99.7 per cent complete, with
with no competing casinos within 100 miles. If approved, the move would take effect after
SunRay’s lease expires on 30 September 2027. Te Clovis project includes a new racetrack, casino, and hotel, and is expected to offer a larger racing calendar and higher purse money than the current operation, which hosts the minimum 17 annual race days. Te plan has sparked concern in Farmington,
where SunRay supports more than 100 jobs and contributes an estimated $20m annually.
Supplier News Betby unites chess legends
Sportsbook supplier Betby has announced an activation for ICE Barcelona 2026, bringing together three of the most influential figures in chess: Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess). Tis will mark the first time that all three will appear publicly together in Europe. Magnus Carlsen, Betby’s global brand ambassador, is the five-time World Chess Champion and officially considered the greatest player in history.
Operator News Kalshi closes $1bn funding
Kalshi has closed a US$1bn funding round, valuing the prediction-market firm at $11bn as interest in event- based trading continues to grow. Te round, the company’s third this year, was led by existing investor Paradigm alongside Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Meritech Capital, IVP, ARK Invest, Anthos Capital, CapitalG and Y Combinator. Te New York-based platform offers yes-or-no contracts on real-world events.
Circus Circus to open nostalgic bingo hall Operator News
Circus Circus Las Vegas is opening a bingo hall that embraces the vintage Vegas bingo experience, built around paper cards, ink daubers, cheap eats and live gameplay. Te new hall is slated to open in February 2026, with
an expanded coin-operated slot area outside of the hall to open in March of 2026. Designed as a nostalgic bingo experience, the hall will
accommodate 255 players per session, and feature six sessions daily at the start. Each session will feature 10 total games, including traditional bingo games, a bonus game and a coverall, all played on paper with daubers. Guests will be able to purchase a full session package
for $30, with the ability to purchase additional cards. Prizes will be paid in cash, with payouts starting at $50 and reaching up to $1,500.
interior fit-outs rapidly progressing. Te property will feature 22 dining venues, a major events center, luxury retail, and extensive suites and estates. Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is preparing a new VVIP terminal to service the influx of high-end gaming travellers. Analysts believe Wynn’s heavy gaming mix
underscores its ambition to anchor a newly forming Gulf casino market from day one.
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