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.
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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.
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
Guides9 min
Wynn Al Marjan FAQ: Licence, Opening Date, Casino, Restaurants and UAE Rules
Wynn Al Marjan FAQ for 2026: the "modest delay" to the 2027 opening, GCGRA licence, 225,000 sq ft casino floor, restaurants, Punchdrunk and hiring.
Operators9 min
Wynn Al Marjan Island Opening Date: September 2027, Confirmed
Wynn Al Marjan Island opens in September 2027, confirmed with Q2 results on 4 August 2026. The delay explained, the budget, and what is left to finish.