Guides9 min
Can You Bet on the Dubai World Cup? What Is Legal in 2026-27
Racing bets are legal in the UAE only via Play971, reportedly not in Dubai. What that means at Meydan, how the Pick 7 contest works and what stays illegal.
The Newsroom86 stories filed
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Licensing11 min
GCGRA Licence Register, October 2026: All 33 Gaming Vendors and Who Is New
The GCGRA register now lists 33 licensed gaming vendors, up from 23 in August. Every name, who is new, where Hub88 and Gamingtec sit, and what it omits.
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.
News8 min
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.
Compliance10 min
Korea's US$2.3bn Gambling Ring Arrests in the UAE: What Operation Halak Shows
Three Korean suspects in a KRW 3.1tn illegal gambling case were arrested in the UAE. What Korea says happened, the UAE's role and what is still unknown.
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.
Guides10 min
Is Gambling Legal in the UAE? The August 2026 Answer, Game by Game
Is gambling legal in the UAE? Licensed play is: the UAE Lottery, Play971 sports betting and casino, airport raffles, and Wynn Al Marjan from 2027.
Guides10 min
Fake UAE Lottery and Casino Apps: 7000 Casino, Quick Win, Dream Dubai and Lucky Hand, Checked
Is 7000 casino legal in the UAE? Are Dream Dubai, Lucky Hand and Quick Win real lotteries? How to check the GCGRA register before you pay a dirham.
Lottery10 min
Mahzooz Lottery: What Happened, Why It Stopped and What Replaced It
Mahzooz ran its last UAE draw on 30 December 2023 and has permanently ceased operations. Why it stopped, the old rules and prizes, and what replaced it.
Lottery10 min
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.
Guides9 min
Casino in Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, the 2027 Opening and What Comes Next
Ras Al Khaimah's only licensed casino is Wynn Al Marjan Island, opening 2027. The opening date, location, access from Dubai and second-casino status.
Lottery4 min
UAE Lottery Draw 260805: Dh30m Jackpot and Dh100,000 Third Prize Both Roll Over to Saturday
UAE Lottery draw 260805 winning numbers for 5 August 2026: Days 8, 22, 13, 28, 25, 16 and Months 1. Dh30m jackpot and third prize roll over to Saturday.
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