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Wynn Al Marjan Island: UAE's First Casino Reshapes Travel
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah holds the UAE's first commercial gaming license and is targeting a March 2027 opening. With 1,530 rooms, 24 restaurants, and a 225,000 sq ft gaming floor, it's already reshaping international travel plans near Dubai.
29 Mar 2026
UAE Lottery's First Winner Claims Dh100,000 Prize
Mirza Omair Baig became the UAE Lottery's first winner, claiming Dh100,000 through the Golden 7 Scratch Card after the inaugural Lucky Day draw on December 14, 2024 — a milestone moment for the UAE's newly licensed lottery operator, Game LLC.
18 Dec 2024
UAE Lottery December 14 Draw Results: Winning Numbers
The UAE Lottery held its inaugural draw on December 14, 2024, revealing the winning numbers for the AED100M ($27.2M) jackpot. No one claimed the grand prize, but over 29,000 participants walked away with winnings. The next draw is December 28.
15 Dec 2024
UAE Lottery: How to Win the $27M Grand Prize
The UAE Lottery — operated by The Game LLC under a GCGRA federal licence — offers an AED 100 million ($27.2M) jackpot. Tickets cost AED 50, draws air live on YouTube every other Saturday at 8:30 PM UAE time, and winners collect through partner banks including First Abu Dhabi
4 Dec 2024
Wynn Al Marjan Gets UAE's First Casino License
Wynn Al Marjan Island has received the UAE's first commercial gaming licence, making it the country's sole authorised casino operator. The $3.9 billion beachfront resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is set to open in Spring 2027 with 1,542 rooms and world-class
7 Oct 2024
Wynn Al Marjan Island: First Look at UAE's First Casino
New construction images have been revealed for the Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort and Casino in Ras Al Khaimah, confirming it will be the UAE's first casino. The $5.1 billion resort is on track to open in early 2027, featuring 1,530 rooms, a theatre, and 22 restaurants.
1 Aug 2024
UAE Lottery Gets First Licence, Boosting Gaming Sector
The UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has issued the country's first UAE lottery licence to The Game LLC, which will operate under the UAE Lottery brand — a milestone that opens a new regulated commercial gaming sector in the region.
29 Jul 2024