Grupo Cipriani has postponed the opening of its San Rafael hotel-casino in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 15 December 2026 to the 2027-2028 season. The company attributed the delay to construction setbacks and said it would reschedule bookings, contracted shows and other planned events.
The revised opening timetable affects the casino’s launch plans and the commitments already made for the complex.
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Reportedly, Giuseppe Cipriani outlined an October 2027 opening target for Hotel Casino San Rafael after meeting Uruguay’s president. Construction is expected to finish between April and May 2027 following an agreement with CRIBA. Investment to date exceeds US$248m.
The Cipriani Group is reportedly considering opening a casino at the former Hotel Mantra in Uruguay for the next season, after delaying its San Rafael hotel-casino project until 2027. The proposed alternative could involve an investment of USD 10m to USD 12m, but the group still needs government agreement on the location and operating period.
Sector del Juego reported in commentary that Murcia’s regulatory reform incorporates electronic and hall bingo. CEJ president Fernando Luis Henar welcomed the change, while the article contrasted it with continued non-implementation of electronic hall bingo in the Valencian Community.
Sector del Juego reported in commentary on 16 October that the Region of Murcia has incorporated electronic bingo and hall bingo into its regulatory reform. The article, by editor Juan Ferrer Alpera, said Fernando Luis Henar, president of CEJ, welcomed the step.
Wynn Resorts said it expects a modest delay to the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Chief executive Craig Billings cited logistical and shipping challenges, and said the company would provide a revised timeline in the coming months; no new opening date was given.
DraftKings expects adjusted EBITDA investment of up to $1.05bn in its Predictions business across 2026 and 2027. The company budgeted $650m–$700m for 2026 and $250m–$350m for 2027; former lottery finance executive Ivan Soloviov said the first half of 2027 would better show whether customers remain active after promotions end.