The online gambling market in the UAE is considered illegal due to strict Islamic laws, but with technological advancements and the influence of international platforms, there still exists a potential underground market and the possibility of future liberalization.
Recently, a major news came from the Middle East fintech circle: Dubai-based startup NisaTech successfully completed a $140 million Series B funding round, becoming a "unicorn" company in the region. What is even more noteworthy is that this is the first gambling tech company in the Middle East led
Recently, the details of the UAE's Ras Al Khaimah Wynn Resorts are becoming clearer, and it is expected to meet everyone in 2027. Now, everyone's attention has begun to turn to its neighboring "heavyweight player" - Saudi Arabia. Although Saudi Arabia still says "no" to traditional gambling, its hug
Arena Racing Company has successfully obtained regulatory approval from the UAE General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), becoming a compliant gambling supplier in the region, able to provide horse racing related products and services to licensed operators. This marks a further impro
The UAE will implement a commercial gambling regulatory system starting from 2026, with Dubai breaking the complete ban and adopting a cautious strategy of "rules first, digital priority", managed by the Federal General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This policy adjustment is not
The Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort, set to open in the spring of 2027, recently announced an impressive plan: this entertainment giant, costing up to $5.1 billion, will not only offer gambling and luxury accommodations but will also serve as a "museum" housing world-class art treasures. This marks the
Wynn Resorts is located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with a total investment of $5.1 billion in this comprehensive resort project, which is advancing at an unprecedented pace. The latest investor briefing reveals a clear financial outline of the project and a bustling construction sit
Wynn Resorts is targeting the UAE, especially the huge market opportunity in Ras Al-Khaimah. With the local tourism industry exploding at a nearly 30% annual compound growth rate, Wynn expects its first integrated casino resort on Al Marjan Island, scheduled to open in March 2027, to benefit directl
In the UAE, where gambling regulations are still unclear, the country's only licensed lottery operator, Momentum, has quietly launched two fully-featured online gaming platforms—TrueWin and Dream Island. These platforms offer services including live dealers, roulette, poker, slot machines, and betti
The Dubai Racing Club recently reached a significant three-year agreement with the UK's Racing Media Group (RMG) and Arena Racing Company (ARC). According to the agreement, RMG and ARC will obtain global distribution rights for live footage and data from the UAE's top racecourse, Meydan Racecourse,
Wynn Resorts recently announced significant progress on its flagship project in the UAE, the Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort. As the first of its kind in the UAE, its main tower, reaching 305 meters, was topped out at the end of November, marking a new phase in the construction of this $5.1 billion meg
The Abu Dhabi Lawn Club is making final preparations for the 33rd UAE President's Cup Purebred Arabian Horse Race on December 6th, sponsored by Vice President Sheikh Mansour. This event is considered the pinnacle of global purebred Arabian horse racing, with significant activity. The total prize mon
The UAE has recently welcomed its first fully GCGRA-licensed online gambling site, Play 971, marking a significant step in local regulation of the gambling market. The site is currently in trial operation in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, with an official launch expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Recently, the UAE online gambling market has sparked discussions due to executive changes and industry data, with Wynn Resorts' revenue forecasts and offshore market shares becoming the focus. Meanwhile, the prediction market has been stirred by the Coinbase incident, and Alorwin's complete control
The United Arab Emirates Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is advancing the "one license per emirate" system, planning to issue one online gambling operation license to each of the seven emirates, marking the implementation phase of the country's online gambling legalization. The new
The United Arab Emirates Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) announced the launch of a new online gambling regulatory framework, planning to allow each of the seven emirates to issue one online gambling operation license, marking a key step in the country's path to gambling legalization
The UAE lottery announced the confirmation of the first 100 million dirham (approximately 27.23 million USD) jackpot winner, marking a historic breakthrough in the development of the country's gambling industry. The winning lottery ticket perfectly matched all seven numbers required for the jackpot,
