Operators
How Big Is Wynn Al Marjan's Casino? The Floor vs Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas
Wynn Al Marjan's casino is 225,000 sq ft, per Wynn's 10-K. How it compares with Wynn Las Vegas, Marina Bay Sands and Wynn Palace, using filed figures only.
The WireAll stories
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The Spotlight
Worth your time.
Lottery
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Explained: Price, Draw Dates, Owner and Legality
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi explained: Dh500 tickets, draws on the 3rd each month, the Dh35m record prize, who runs it and its legal status under the GCGRA.
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The News DeskAll stories
News
News
UAE Horse Racing Season 2026-27: Every Key Date to the Dubai World Cup
UAE racing opens 22 Oct 2026 at Abu Dhabi; Meydan's Carnival starts 6 Nov and the Dubai World Cup is 27 Mar 2027. All 64 meetings by course, key dates.
News8 min
UAE Gambling Ads Go Licensed-Only: Google's 2026 Policy Change Explained
Since March 2026 Google allows UAE gambling ads only from GCGRA-licensed, Google-certified operators. What changed, who can advertise, and why.
News11 min
War, Pauses and Recovery: How the 2026 Iran Conflict Hit UAE Gaming
How the 2026 Iran conflict hit UAE gaming: Dubai strikes, Wynn Al Marjan's pause and 'modest delay', the postponed Big Ticket draw, and recovery.
News9 min
Wynn Al Marjan jobs and careers: how the 2026 hiring drive works
Wynn Al Marjan Island plans 2,750 hires in 2026 ahead of the UAE's first casino resort opening. See live roles, key dates and how to apply.
The Lottery DeskAll stories
The numbers game.
Lottery10 min
Do You Pay Tax on UAE Lottery Winnings?
UAE Lottery prizes carry no UAE tax, per the official FAQ. What the terms say, the VAT in your ticket, and home-country rules for India, the US and UK.
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- 01NewsLatest developments across UAE gaming regulation, operators, and market activity.18 stories
- 02LicensingLicensing developments, regulatory approvals, and market-entry updates.6 stories
- 03Online GamingInternet gaming, sports wagering, and how online gaming is developing in the UAE.11 stories
- 04LotteryUAE Lottery coverage, lottery regulation, and airport lottery developments.18 stories
- 05OperatorsProfiles and analysis of operators, licensees, and major gaming companies in the UAE.16 stories
- 06ComplianceResponsible gaming, financial crime prevention, technical standards, and enforcement.8 stories
- 07GuidesExplainers, practical walkthroughs, and educational content for the UAE gaming market.11 stories
- 08OpinionExpert commentary and analysis on how the UAE gaming market is evolving.0 stories
The Operators DeskAll stories
The companies placing bets.
Operators10 min
Wynn Al Marjan's US$600 Million Budget Increase, Line by Line
Wynn added about US$600m to Wynn Al Marjan's budget. Half is war-related. Wynn's US$240m share, the equity still due and why US$5.7bn is not Wynn's number.
Operators6 min
Wynn Bridge: The 548-Metre Link Between Dubai and the UAE's First Casino
Wynn Bridge (officially Marjan Bay Bridge) is 48% complete and on schedule to open ahead of the resort, linking Wynn Al Marjan Island to the E311 and E611 from Dubai.
Operators5 min
Inside Wynn Oasis: The 26-Acre Community Wynn Built for 7,000 Casino Workers
Wynn Oasis is a 26-acre staff village in Ras Al Khaimah housing 7,000+ Wynn Al Marjan colleagues. Amenities, six restaurants, opening date, explained.
The Online Gaming DeskAll stories
The digital floor.
Online Gaming
Can You Bet on the World Cup in the UAE? Play971's Sportsbook, Explained
Play971 launched the UAE's first licensed sportsbook in June 2026. Who can bet, where it works, why Dubai is blocked and the rules that apply.
Online Gaming8 min
Fanatics Enters the UAE: What the Momentum Deal Means for the Lottery and Play971
Fanatics and Momentum's 29 June 2026 joint venture puts the UAE Lottery and Play971 under a new venture, with GCGRA approval already in place.
Online Gaming7 min
TrueWin Explained: The UAE's Second Licensed Online Gaming Platform
TrueWin is an online casino and sportsbook for players in the UAE, operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC, the Abu Dhabi company that holds the country's only internet gaming and sports wagering licences. In plain terms, it works inside the UAE's regulated system rather than ar
Online Gaming11 min
Play971 KYC and Verification Explained: Emirates ID Checks, 21+ Rules, Review Times, and What Is Officially Confirmed
A source-led Play971 KYC guide covering Emirates ID checks, 21+ age verification, review times, failed-verification messages, and what is publicly confirmed as of April 15, 2026.
The TrackerAll projects
The Projects
- LicensedMGM Yas BayMGM Resorts International · Abu DhabiTBC
- Under constructionWynn Al Marjan IslandWynn Resorts · Ras Al KhaimahMar 2027
- RumoredBellagio Dubai MarinaMGM Resorts International · DubaiTBC
- AnnouncedCaesars Palace DubaiCaesars Entertainment · DubaiTBC
Status per GCGRA announcements and operator filings
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