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Employees at Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, voted to authorize a strike if their contract, expiring August 31, is not improved. Workers seek wage increases and secured healthcare funds. Encore reported $847 million in revenue last year. The company says it has proposed a financially sustainable agreement. The strike could disrupt operations, with unions warning of potential supply chain impacts.

Wynn Al Marjan Island unveiled its new 'Townhomes' concept for the Enclave hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Units range from 630 to 1,110 square meters, with exclusive reservations. Wynn Resorts holds a 40% equity stake. The project's budget increased by $600 million to $5.7 billion, with opening scheduled for September 2027, according to GGRAsia.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) heirs Kevyn and Gillian Wynn updated their ownership stakes, each reporting 5.65% of outstanding shares. Kevyn and Gillian hold shares through the Wildrose Lane and Mayten Foundations, respectively, with additional shares held jointly. The Elaine P. Wynn Family Trust reports no shares. The filings are based on 102,973,891 outstanding shares as of July 31, 2026.

Over 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor, represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26, authorized a strike if contract negotiations with Wynn Resorts fail by August 31. Workers seek wage improvements, citing their role in the resort's success. Encore generated $847 million in Boston last year, according to Wynn Resorts' SEC filings. A strike is possible if no agreement is reached before the contract expires.

Macau's gaming activity was briefly impacted by the Fifa World Cup in Q2, but operators like Las Vegas Sands, MGM China, and Wynn Resorts reported rebounds. Macau's EBITDA was $430M, while Singapore's Marina Bay Sands saw strong results with $689M EBITDA. MGM China's net revenue hit a record $2.21B, and Wynn Resorts' Macau revenue rose 21% YoY. All operators remain optimistic about long-term growth.

Las Vegas Strip room rates declined in Q3 2026, with MGM Resorts down 10%, Caesars Entertainment down 11%, and Wynn Resorts up 4%. Analyst Barry Jonas expects a rebound in October, with preliminary data showing a 10% increase in average rates. Jonas maintains a positive long-term outlook despite near-term volatility.

Encore Boston Harbor workers, represented by Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25, may strike starting Sept. 1 if Wynn Resorts does not agree to a new contract. The unions, with 1,350 members, are voting on strike authorization, with results expected Aug. 20. Current contracts expire Aug. 31. Encore Boston Harbor reported 2025 revenue of $846.9M, with EBITDA of $236.7M, down 4.2% from 2024.

The article describes Nevada Gaming Control Board complaints tied to a Las Vegas anti-money laundering scandal. It says complaints reference casino employees at multiple Strip properties, including Wynn and Caesars, and also documents alleged AML-related actions by at least 15 named employees at Resorts World, MGM Grand, The Cosmopolitan, The Venetian, and Wynn, including hosts who referred clients to bookies.

Wynn Resorts is progressing construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE, with the 1,000-foot tower reaching the 70th floor and roof-deck work underway. The resort is planned to open in spring 2027 and will include 1,217 guestrooms plus suites, 22 dining venues, a beach club, spa, marina, and Coral Court events center.

Analysts issued mixed views on consumer cyclicals. Wynn Resorts (WYNN): Morgan Stanley reiterated Buy, $128 target; consensus Strong Buy, $133.75. Driveway Vehicle Solutions (LAD): UBS Hold, $440 target; consensus Moderate Buy, $425.38. CAVA Group (CAVA): UBS Buy, $90 target; consensus Moderate Buy, $92.35.