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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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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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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…

Industry ・ 05 September 2023

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UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - 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 agency carried an announcement late…

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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…

Travel ・ 23 February 2023

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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…

Travel ・ 31 December 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 30 November 2022

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Wynn’s UAE casino set for 2026

Wynn Resorts was granted permission to build a resort "with gaming," although "gambling" was not specifically mentioned, in January. This week, however, Wynn CEO Craig Billings confirmed the casino. For many years, casinos have not been permitted in the Gulf Arab region. Billings said that the casino, which for some time would be operating on its…

Travel ・ 14 November 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 12 November 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 11 November 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 10 November 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 19 October 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 05 July 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 12 May 2022

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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,…

Religion ・ 12 May 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 17 April 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 13 April 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 27 January 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 26 January 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 26 January 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 27 January 2022

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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…

Religion ・ 25 January 2022