Operators8 min
Will The Island in Dubai Get a Casino? What MGM Has Actually Said
The Island by Wasl opens Q3 2028 with MGM Grand, Bellagio and Aria — but no casino. What MGM's CEO has actually said, and its Abu Dhabi bid.
The Newsroom86 stories filed
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Every piece our desk has published — regulatory analysis, resort reporting, vendor approvals, and the occasional essay.
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.
Online Gaming8 min
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.
Operators8 min
Every Restaurant Confirmed at Wynn Al Marjan Island So Far
Every confirmed Wynn Al Marjan Island restaurant: Alain Ducasse's steakhouse, Delilah, the Lebanese signature, 22 venues and the F&B team.
Operators5 min
Janu Al Marjan Island: Aman's Sister Brand Joins Wynn on Al Marjan in 2028
Janu Al Marjan Island, announced 10 Nov 2025: Aman Group's 132-room resort across from Wynn in Ras Al Khaimah, opening late 2028. Will it have a casino?
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.
Lottery8 min
Will Mahzooz and Emirates Draw Ever Come Back?
Mahzooz and Emirates Draw have been suspended in the UAE since January 2024. What happened, where both companies went, and the legal draws to play instead.
Lottery5 min
Color Prediction Explained: The UAE Lottery's Dh1 Game — and How It Differs from Illegal Apps
Color Prediction is the UAE Lottery's Dh1 instant game with a draw every minute. How it works, who runs it, and why offshore colour apps are illegal.
Licensing8 min
One Casino Per Emirate? How the UAE's Reported Licensing Model Works
The UAE's reported one-licence-per-emirate model, explained: what is confirmed by the GCGRA, what is only reported, and what each emirate has today.
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.
Lottery5 min
Where to Buy UAE Lottery Tickets In Person: Retail Express Locations
UAE Lottery Retail Express: the 3 ADNOC stations in Dubai selling tickets in person, the Musaffah shop, what you can buy, and the app that isn't here yet.
Compliance7 min
Gambling Contracts Are Now Enforceable in the UAE: What the 1 June 2026 Law Change Means
From 1 June 2026, the UAE's new Civil Code deleted the rule voiding gambling contracts. What it means for licensed players, operators and the law.
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