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The online gambling market in the UAE is considered illegal due to strict Islamic laws, but with technological advancements and the influence of international platforms, there still exists a potential underground market and the possibility of future liberalization.

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Yongli UAE Resort unveils its cultural trump card: a museum-level art palace built at a cost of 5.1 billion.

Yongli UAE Resort unveils its cultural trump card: a museum-level art palace built at a cost of 5.1 billion.

The Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort, set to open in the spring of 2027, recently announced an impressive plan: this entertainment giant, costing up to $5.1 billion, will not only offer gambling and luxury accommodations but will also serve as a "museum" housing world-class art treasures. This marks the

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The construction of the Wynn UAE Integrated Resort is accelerating, with an opening expected in early 2027.

The construction of the Wynn UAE Integrated Resort is accelerating, with an opening expected in early 2027.

Wynn Resorts is located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with a total investment of $5.1 billion in this comprehensive resort project, which is advancing at an unprecedented pace. The latest investor briefing reveals a clear financial outline of the project and a bustling construction sit

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Yongli is optimistic about the UAE's gambling blue ocean, with the surge in Las Seahorse tourism providing support.

Yongli is optimistic about the UAE's gambling blue ocean, with the surge in Las Seahorse tourism providing support.

Wynn Resorts is targeting the UAE, especially the huge market opportunity in Ras Al-Khaimah. With the local tourism industry exploding at a nearly 30% annual compound growth rate, Wynn expects its first integrated casino resort on Al Marjan Island, scheduled to open in March 2027, to benefit directl

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The only licensed lottery operator in the UAE ventures into online gambling, launching two platforms.

The only licensed lottery operator in the UAE ventures into online gambling, launching two platforms.

In the UAE, where gambling regulations are still unclear, the country's only licensed lottery operator, Momentum, has quietly launched two fully-featured online gaming platforms—TrueWin and Dream Island. These platforms offer services including live dealers, roulette, poker, slot machines, and betti

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RMG and ARC Secure Global Distribution Rights for Dubai Horse Racing, UAE Market Continues to Evolve

RMG and ARC Secure Global Distribution Rights for Dubai Horse Racing, UAE Market Continues to Evolve

The Dubai Racing Club recently reached a significant three-year agreement with the UK's Racing Media Group (RMG) and Arena Racing Company (ARC). According to the agreement, RMG and ARC will obtain global distribution rights for live footage and data from the UAE's top racecourse, Meydan Racecourse,

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The first comprehensive resort of Wynn Resorts in the UAE is topped out, set to open in early 2027.

The first comprehensive resort of Wynn Resorts in the UAE is topped out, set to open in early 2027.

Wynn Resorts recently announced significant progress on its flagship project in the UAE, the Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort. As the first of its kind in the UAE, its main tower, reaching 305 meters, was topped out at the end of November, marking a new phase in the construction of this $5.1 billion meg

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Abu Dhabi Racing Feast: The 33rd President's Cup starts on December 6th.

Abu Dhabi Racing Feast: The 33rd President's Cup starts on December 6th.

The Abu Dhabi Lawn Club is making final preparations for the 33rd UAE President's Cup Purebred Arabian Horse Race on December 6th, sponsored by Vice President Sheikh Mansour. This event is considered the pinnacle of global purebred Arabian horse racing, with significant activity. The total prize mon

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UAE's first legal iGaming website Play 971 begins trial operation.

UAE's first legal iGaming website Play 971 begins trial operation.

The UAE has recently welcomed its first fully GCGRA-licensed online gambling site, Play 971, marking a significant step in local regulation of the gambling market. The site is currently in trial operation in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, with an official launch expected in the first quarter of 2026.

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UAE Online Gambling Market Watch: Evaluation and Forecast of Market Dynamics Following OPAP Acquisition

UAE Online Gambling Market Watch: Evaluation and Forecast of Market Dynamics Following OPAP Acquisition

Recently, the UAE online gambling market has sparked discussions due to executive changes and industry data, with Wynn Resorts' revenue forecasts and offshore market shares becoming the focus. Meanwhile, the prediction market has been stirred by the Coinbase incident, and Alorwin's complete control

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UAE advances online gambling licensing system, taking a key step in opening up the Middle East market.

UAE advances online gambling licensing system, taking a key step in opening up the Middle East market.

The United Arab Emirates Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is advancing the "one license per emirate" system, planning to issue one online gambling operation license to each of the seven emirates, marking the implementation phase of the country's online gambling legalization. The new

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The UAE launches an online gambling licensing system to promote the legalization process of the market.

The UAE launches an online gambling licensing system to promote the legalization process of the market.

The United Arab Emirates Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) announced the launch of a new online gambling regulatory framework, planning to allow each of the seven emirates to issue one online gambling operation license, marking a key step in the country's path to gambling legalization

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The UAE lottery has produced its first $27 million jackpot winner, marking a historic milestone.

The UAE lottery has produced its first $27 million jackpot winner, marking a historic milestone.

The UAE lottery announced the confirmation of the first 100 million dirham (approximately 27.23 million USD) jackpot winner, marking a historic breakthrough in the development of the country's gambling industry. The winning lottery ticket perfectly matched all seven numbers required for the jackpot,

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Yolo Group Obtains UAE Gaming License! Entering the Middle Eastern Market, Hub88 and Onetouch.io Officially Join the Game

Yolo Group Obtains UAE Gaming License! Entering the Middle Eastern Market, Hub88 and Onetouch.io Officially Join the Game

Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepThe regulatory system for the gambling industry in the UAE is taking shape, and Yolo Group has become one of the latest "pioneers." This gaming technology group headquartered in Estonia has officially obtained a gaming supplier license from the UAE

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Wynn Resorts UAE Integrated Resort is scheduled to open in March 2027 with a total investment of 5.1 billion USD.

Wynn Resorts UAE Integrated Resort is scheduled to open in March 2027 with a total investment of 5.1 billion USD.

The Wynn Resorts project on Al Marjan Island in the UAE is progressing steadily and is expected to officially open in March 2027. This will be the first integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates to include a casino business, marking a new development stage for the country's tourism and entertain

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Multiple countries collaborate to combat telecommunications fraud, arresting 68,000 suspects abroad.

Multiple countries collaborate to combat telecommunications fraud, arresting 68,000 suspects abroad.

At the Sub-Forum on Combating Transnational Crime at the Global Public Safety Cooperation Forum, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced significant achievements in cooperation with law enforcement departments from various countries in recent years. It is reported that the Chinese police h

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The Rise of the Middle Eastern "Gambling City" UAE: Should Chinese Capital Rush for Licenses or Build Support?

The Rise of the Middle Eastern "Gambling City" UAE: Should Chinese Capital Rush for Licenses or Build Support?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a desert country known for its oil, trade, and skyscrapers, is rapidly and determinedly shifting the global gambling industry landscape. Since the establishment of the federal gambling regulatory authority in September 2023, to the issuance of the first batch of lotte

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