United Arab Emirates Casino, Poker & Betting News 2026
United Arab Emirates: casino, poker and sports-betting news, regulation, licences and operators.
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Wynn Resorts Breaks Ground on $5.1bn Casino Project Expansion in UAE
Construction has officially begun on the luxury Janu resort at Al Marjan Island, positioning it next to Wynn's $5.1bn integrated casino resort.
Desert Boom: Play971 Integrates IGT and Endorphina in the UAE
Momentum Group's Play971 brand expands its digital casino in the UAE. Through new deals with IGT and Endorphina, top titles like Cleopatra are now available in this regulated market.
UAE GCGRA Appoints Dr. Ahmad Hesham as New General Counsel to Lead Legal Framework
The UAE's gambling regulator, GCGRA, has named Dr. Ahmad Hesham as General Counsel. Hesham brings 25 years of legal expertise from high-level federal government roles.
Playtech Unit VSTechnology Gets UAE License
The UAE's gaming supplier list is growing: VSTechnology Limited, a Playtech subsidiary, is now the 23rd approved vendor.
Fanatics Expands Beyond US with Key Gaming Partnership in UAE
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics is set to broaden its horizons in online gaming. A new partnership in the United Arab Emirates marks its first venture outside the U.S.
Fanatics Enters UAE Gaming Market
US sports giant Fanatics expands into the UAE. Through a joint venture, the company takes over Momentum's license and operations. A look at international developments.