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Genting Group Explores UAE Casino Resort Plans Amid Legal Changes

Khaled M — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:03 +0000

Genting Group Chairman Lim Kok Thay has revealed the company’s keen interest in developing an integrated casino resort (IR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the nation explores the legalization of gambling. This disclosure was made during the Genting Singapore annual meeting on April 18, with the minutes later published in a stock exchange […]

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Ixia Capital Bets Big on UAE’s Online Gaming Boom

Hassan K — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:35:52 +0000

Ixia Capital, a fresh face in the venture capital (VC) scene, is betting big on the future of online gaming in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Armed with a $20 million (£15.8 million/€18.7 million) fund, this new VC aims to tap into the burgeoning market. Gaming Goldmine in the UAE Run by seasoned pros from […]

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UAE Rolling the Dice: Prepping to Regulate iGaming

Hassan K — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:18:48 +0000

Dubai, UAE — In a groundbreaking move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is setting the stage for a revolutionary step in the Gulf region’s entertainment and tourism industry. The UAE has officially established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), a federal body designed to oversee and regulate commercial gaming and national lotteries in the […]

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Dubai Unlikely to Allow Casinos Any Time Soon

Hassan K — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:43:03 +0000

The UAE is recognized as the third richest country in the world. This is due to the region’s rich oil resources. The area also boasts the strongest tourist trade in the Middle East. Despite this Dubai holds a strong stance against casinos and gambling. CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Issam Kazim […]

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Caesars Evaluating a Dedicated Dubai Casino

Khaled M — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:43:17 +0000

Rumors claim that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering casino gaming. This would be big news in the gambling industry, though some aren’t convinced the rumor holds water. Either way, Caesars Entertainment is clear that it’s evaluating the possibility of a dedicated casino in Dubai. Caesars Bluewaters Dubai is already in operation, but functions […]

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The UAE Confirms Strong Stance Against Gambling

Khaled M — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:21:14 +0000

Dubai police recently held a security awareness workshop. The purpose of the event was to reiterate the strange stance of officials against gambling. In attendance was the Consulate-General of The People’s Republic of China. The Minister of Foreign Affairs And International Cooperation (MOFAIC) also attended. Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jalaf represented the General Department of […]

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The United Arab Emirates to Allow Legalised Gambling

Hassan K — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:11:10 +0000

Rumours have long been circulating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would finally allow gambling. Now in a landmark announcement, the rumours have proven true although it is only one of seven sheikdoms that are taking the plunge, with the others yet to make any announcements on the topic. Regardless, it is a multi-billion dollar […]

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Dubai Lottery Awards $1M Prize To Kenyan Housewife

Khaled M — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:51:00 +0000

The Dubai Duty-Free lottery known as Millennium Millionaire has seen its latest winner. Reports confirm it to be a 45-year-old Kenyan housewife and mother of two, Tajinder Dhanjal, from Nairobi. Dhanjal is grateful to be the third Kenyan in a row to win the $1 million (Sh113 million) prize since the lottery began in 1999. […]

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