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International visitor wins almost $2 million jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino

FILE - This photo shows the Wynn and Encore resorts in Las Vegas, June 17, 2014. Ras al-Khaimah, one of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, that it will allow "gaming" while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with casino giant Wynn Resorts. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) Las Vegas (KSNV) - A visitor is…
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Will the United Arab Emirates become the ‘Las Vegas of the Mideast?’

It was the late 1990s when anyone in Southern Nevada started thinking about Macao as "the Las Vegas of the East." Now, we should start thinking about the United Arab Emirates as "the Las Vegas of the Mideast." Las Vegas Sands Corp. was one of the early believers in Macao, the densely populated, 12.7-square-mile enclave at the mouth of the Pearl…
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Gulf's first casino resort sparks building boom in Ras Al Khaimah

Anticipation of the Gulf's first sanctioned casino complex has sparked a development boom in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, with five-star resorts and multi-million dollar villas rapidly springing up from the desert sands. Las Vegas casino operator Wynn Resorts last year announced plans for a $4 billion resort on the artificial Marjan islands,…
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Gambling has long been taboo in Islamic countries. Now, analysts see UAE as the next Vegas

The United Arab Emirates, a country where almost three-quarters of its population adheres to Islam - a religion that considers gambling a harmful activity - could one day surpass Las Vegas as one of the world's most lucrative casino markets. Despite a gaming ban throughout the Middle East, UAE is creating a gaming regulatory system allowing each of…
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How UK Companies are Driving Middle East Gambling Boom

The United Kingdom has long been viewed as the epicentre of the global gambling industry, with its tightly regulated infrastructure the envy of most other nations worldwide. Having established a reputation for trustworthiness, many of the operators who initially launched their businesses in the UK have subsequently expanded into overseas…
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Dubai to pass Las Vegas hotel room inventory

While Dubai is on track to surpass the number of hotel rooms in Las Vegas, a Southern Nevada gaming and hospitality industry analyst who knows the United Arab Emirates landscape well says it shouldn't become a major competitor as long as Las Vegas continues to invest in its infrastructure. "As long as Las Vegas stays on its game, nothing will be…
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Top Online Crypto Casinos In Dubai: Most Enticing Promotional Offers

Dubai, the city of gold, is known for its opulence, skyscrapers, and a lifestyle that screams luxury. It's a place where innovation meets tradition, and this fusion is evident in every aspect of life, including entertainment. While gambling is generally frowned upon in the UAE due to religious reasons, the advent of online crypto casinos has opened…
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UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to nation

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 | 10:38 a.m. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as "commercial gaming," likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation. The state-run WAM news…
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What UAE's First Casino Will Mean For The Region

Dubai's best escape from the city is the fourth largest emirate itself, the opulent Ras Al-Khaimah. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy and experience, from premium wellness centers and adrenaline sports facilities to the national museum that preserves the country's 7000-year-long rich history. Notwithstanding being a delightful home with many…
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Dubai Authorities: The Emirate Won’t Legalize Gambling

Unfortunately for all gambling lovers, Dubai senior tourism official Issam Kazim stated that legalizing gambling in Dubai isn't something the Emirate has in its foreseeing plans. This statement follows after months of speculations in the public that the United Arab Emirates would be considering opening up to gambling to compete against Saudi…
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Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz American Gaming Association CEO Bill…
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Wynn Resorts' UAE casino to be "larger than Wynn Las Vegas"

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts's Chief Executive Craig Scott Billings confirmed the group will open a casino at the luxury resort it is building in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a first for the Gulf Arab region, where gambling has long been off-limits. The casino, first announced in January, will be located on a man-made island off the…
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Wynn Marjan Confirmed As First Casino Resort In UAE

Wynn Resorts, one of the world's largest high-end hotel developers and operators, has issued an official statement confirming that their upcoming resort in Ras Al Khaimah, located in the United Arab Emirates, will contain a gambling establishment. The Chief Executive Officer of Wynn Resorts, Craig Billings, stated that the casino at the new…
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Wynn Resorts to open Gulf Arab region’s first casino in UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts will open a casino at the luxury resort it is building in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Chief Executive Craig Scott Billings said, a first for the Gulf Arab region, where gambling has long been off-limits. The casino would mark a watershed moment for the Gulf, a region that has traditionally imposed stricter…
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Wynn Resorts in United Arab Emirates building new resort and casino

Wynn Resorts, a popular hotel and casino operator, is expanding to the United Arab Emirates. Craig Scott Billings, the company's Chief Executive, confirmed that the casino would be placed at the luxury resort in the building in the Gulf Arab region. What is interesting is the fact that in this region, gambling was prohibited for a long time.…
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Wynn Resort Ras Al Khaimah plans "a bigger casino" than original in Las Vegas

Wynn Resorts have unveiled more details for the brand's upcoming Ras Al Khaimah resort, which will include a casino, according to a recent release. First announced back in January, Wynn Marjan will be the brand's first property the Middle East and will open in 2026. At the time of announcement, it was revealed that the multi-billion dollar resort -…
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Wynn Resorts to Develop the First-Ever Casino in the UAE

It looks like casino gambling is coming to the UAE, as a Wynn Resorts project is on the horizon. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be close to getting its very first casino. Details of the plan were revealed this week, with Wynn Resorts to lead the project. The company's first-ever beach resort, the casino is…
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Wynn Resorts to Develop the First-Ever Casino in the UAE
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Will the Arab world be next to legalise gambling?

The world of online gaming is undergoing a wave of changes as traditionally hostile markets consider legalisation. There has been much speculation about whether or not certain countries will become more receptive to gambling and sports betting in the near future, with this question set against the backdrop of a rapidly growing eSports industry, the…
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Gambling in the United Arab Republics

Gambling in brick-and-mortar casinos in UAE is illegal, largely on the moral grounds and the belief that the money should be earned through genuine and diligent means, and that people should be rewarded for work, not luck. Best UAE betting sites offer opportunities to tourists, non-natives and ex-pats to enjoy the hobby in the country for those who…
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Wynn's $2B UAE Casino Resort Offers 'Brand Extension'

A $2 billion integrated casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the key priorities for Wynn Resorts as the company seeks to extend its brand worldwide according to Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings. Billings, who is now over six months into the position of chief executive officer at the casino resort operator, also discussed company…
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The next Vegas: Will Dubai allow gaming casinos?

DUBAI: Dubai has no current plans to allow gaming as a neighbouring emirate gear up to welcome a resort to be built by a US casino operator and plans to license the activity - a first for the region. An announcement in January by Ras Al Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirates' seven emirates, that it would regulate gaming ahead of the arrival of…
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Dubai has no current plans to allow 'gaming', official says

DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - Dubai has no current plans to allow gaming, an official said on Wednesday, as a neighbouring emirate gears up to welcome a resort to be built by a U.S. casino operator and plans to license the activity - a first for the region. An announcement in January by Ras Al Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirates' seven emirates,…
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Will Gambling be Permitted in the UAE?

International casino owners are setting their sights on a new area: The United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah, one of the smaller and lesser-known of the seven emirates, said earlier this year that it planned to make laws about gaming in some resorts. On the same day, Las Vegas casino giant Wynn Resorts said it would build a resort approved for…
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Casino Giants Eye UAE as Country Considers Gambling

Casino companies are keeping an eye on the UAE as legal gambling becomes an increasing possibility. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The once-improbable possibility of gambling in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is nearing semi-reality as the region mulls gambling's future. Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the seven Emirates, announced earlier this year that…
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Vegas, Macau...Dubai? Global casinos raise bets on gambling in the Gulf

It's been the subject of quiet speculation among diplomats and executives for years, but now global casino bosses are setting their sights on a once improbable prize: gambling in the United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the smaller and lesser-known of the seven emirates, said earlier this year that it planned to regulate gaming in some…
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New Las Vegas Strip Casino Property Owner Looks to Dubai

Anything can happen on the Las Vegas Strip. That goes for what tourists might do in a place that for years told people that any sins they commit in Sin City "stay in Vegas," but it also goes for the actual properties on the famed stretch of land. MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report, for example, owns an Egyptian…
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Optimism high among casino execs during Las Vegas investor forum

Nevada-based casino companies are poised for a strong 2022, judging by the upbeat comments from executives during an investment forum this week at Wynn Las Vegas. Casino executives said business is approaching or surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels, many companies are showing favorable group business calendars and leisure visitors continue to crowd…
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Is Gambling On The Cards For The UAE?

The sleepy, often-overlooked emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, in the north of the United Arab Emirates, caused a minor shockwave in January, by announcing a deal with Las Vegas stalwart Wynn Resorts to develop a new multibillion-dollar property. It was not the first time a major casino operator has ventured into the Gulf country, where gambling is…
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Casino giant Wynn to open a 1,000-room resort in UAE emirate introducing legal 'gaming'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - American casino developer Wynn Resorts has set its sights on a new market, and one that has never before allowed gambling: the United Arab Emirates. The Nevada-based casino giant on Tuesday announced a multibillion-dollar deal with the UAE emirate of Ras al-Khaimah that will see it open a 1000-room luxury hotel with 10…
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Casino giant Wynn to open a 1,000-room resort in UAE emirate introducing legal 'gaming'
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UAE’s first casino to open as part of integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah

As the United Arab Emirates moves to legalise gambling, Wynn Resorts has announced plans for a "multi-billion" dollar integrated resort to be built in Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts - which in addition to its US properties also operates three casinos in Macau - will team with developer Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding to develop a 1000-room luxury…
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UAE’s first casino to open as part of integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah
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Wynn UAE Deal May Pave the Way for a Gulf State Casino

Wynn Resorts has entered into an agreement to develop a luxury resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tuesday's announcement stated that there will be a "gaming" area at the multi-billion-dollar resort in Ras Al Khaimah, but it is unclear if this area will have gambling options. None of the involved parties have replied to media questions…
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UAE: Ras al-Khaimah inks deal with casino giant Wynn Resorts

Casino giant announces multibillion-dollar deal with the emirate that will see a luxury hotel with a'gaming' area. Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts has said it will build a luxury resort in Ras al-Khaimah, the United Arab Emirates, with a "gaming area". On Tuesday, the Nevada-based casino giant announced a multibillion-dollar deal with the…
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Wynn to bring gambling to the UAE

The company now plans to build a multi-billion dollar beach resort with gaming facilities at ASl Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates making up the country. It will be the first time that legalised gambling has been permitted in the UAE. However, Caesars does have its Caesars Palace Dubai complex that does not have any…
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Casino operator to develop 'gaming' resort in UAE

A US-based casino operator on Tuesday announced plans to develop a multi-billion-dollar resort off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a Muslim state in the Gulf where gambling is prohibited. Wynn Resorts, along with UAE property developer Marjan, said in a statement that an "integrated resort", including "gaming facilities", will be set up on…
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Casinos in the Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a monarchy in the Middle East consisting of seven states: Umm al-Quwain, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah. Unfortunately, casino gaming is strictly forbidden within the UAE borders, and so is any form of gambling advertisements. Not to worry, though; you don't have to go to the Las Vegas…
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Ras Al Khaimah-based Indian expat Abu Thahir Mohammed wins Dhs12 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket jackpot

An Indian expat, Abu Thahir Mohammed, has hit the Dhs12 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi on Friday.Mohammed bought the winning ticket online on Aug 30.Big Ticket Abu Dhabi wrote on Facebook, "Congratulations to Abu Thahir Mohammed, from India, with winning ticket no. 027700. He won Dhs12 Million in The Dream 12 Million series 231. The Ras Al…
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