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.
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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.
Operators9 min
Wynn Al Marjan Delayed: What the Modest Delay Actually Means for the 2027 Opening
Wynn confirmed a "modest delay" on 7 May 2026 and a September 2027 opening on 4 August. The shipping cause, the money, and what it means.
Guides7 min
Gambling at Wynn Al Marjan: Age Limits, Entry Rules and Dress Code — What Is Confirmed So Far
What is confirmed about gambling at Wynn Al Marjan so far: the licence, the 225,000 sq ft floor — and what is still unknown: age limit, dress code, entry fees.
Guides8 min
Is There a Casino in Dubai in 2026? The Honest Answer
No, Dubai has no licensed casino yet. The only UAE casino is Wynn Al Marjan in RAK, opening 2027. What is legal in Dubai today, and what is not.
Lottery8 min
UAE Lottery Winners: Every Grand Prize Winner So Far
Every UAE Lottery grand prize winner so far: the Dh100m Diwali jackpot, two Dh30m wins and both Dh5m second prizes, updated after each draw.
Lottery6 min
Second Dh30 Million Jackpot in Five Weeks: Sunil Kumar Sadasivan Wins UAE Lottery Draw 260701
Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old Indian technician in Abu Dhabi, won Dh30 million on 1 July 2026 with 1, 9, 15, 19, 20, 25 and 6 — the second Dh30m win.
Licensing8 min
Who Is Ciarán Carruthers? The Ex-Crown Resorts CEO Now Running the UAE's Gaming Regulator
Ciarán Carruthers, the ex-Crown Resorts CEO who rebuilt it after its AML scandal, now runs the UAE's gaming regulator. Career, timeline and what it means.
Lottery5 min
UAE Lottery Quick 5 Explained: How to Play, Ticket Price and Prizes
Quick 5 is the UAE Lottery's Dh2 fast-draw game: five numbers from 1-11, draws every two minutes, prizes up to 550x. Rules and who can play.
Operators8 min
Does Caesars Palace Dubai Have a Casino? The Bluewaters Story
Caesars Palace Dubai never had a casino and is now Banyan Tree Dubai. The Bluewaters story, the 2023 exit and where legal UAE gaming actually is.
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