Middle East Gaming News

Yes, World Casino News covers gambling in the Middle East. While we may not have reporters on the ground to watch UAE grudge match horse races, we do have sources that occasionally feed us news out of Cyprus, Turkey, and Israel. Most readers may not be aware that there are casinos in Cairo and even Beruit, nor that a small but growing contingent within the Israeli government would like to see casinos return to Eilat.

Stay tuned to the news on these pages to follow the progress of City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol. The Lawrence Ho project will be bigger than any integrated resort in Europe when it opens in 2021 and infuses €700 million a year into the Cypriot economy. Follow U.N. Peacekeepers as they gingerly balance Turkish and Greek Cypriot police force interests when illegal operations in the Buffer Zone are shut down. Keep abreast of the possibilities as Israel struggles with its own casino question.

Wynn Resorts Eyes Expansion in UAE, Las Vegas, and Thailand

Wynn Resorts is actively expanding its global footprint, focusing on new developments in the United Arab Emirates, potential opportunities in Las Vegas, and exploring options in Thailand. During a recent earnin...

Charting the Course: CBRE Forecasts UAE as Prime Destination for Gaming Ventures and Investments

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges as an enticing domain for gaming enthusiasts and discerning investors alike, as per findings from CBRE Institutional Research. Recently, the equity and credit teams from C...

Spinomenal Launches €10 Million Spinoleague Extravaganza To Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary in Style

Spinomenal, a flagship iGaming content supplier based in Israel, has decided to celebrate its 10-anniversary in style, by debuting an exciting fresh initiative called Spinoleague. Description of Spinoleague:...

Authorities Arrest New Suspects in High-Profile Criminal Case Mahadev Book

Progress has been made in the high-profile criminal case that is currently under investigation in India. The case is related to an illegal betting app that was launched in the country recently. The big case: ...

Dubai Puts On Hold Plans To License Casino Operators, While Ras Al Khaimah And Abu Dhabi Push Forward

Following the formation of the framework responsible for legalized gambling by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) two months ago, aka during September, it appeared that Dubai would move quickly in terms of starting...

MGM Resorts International’s CEO Reveals Plans for Dubai Casino at Global Gaming Expo

MGM Resorts International is looking forward to building the new casino in Dubai. According to the company’s chief executive officer, Bill Hornbuckle, MGM set aside a huge space of 150.000 square feet of the pr...

Singapore Police Seized $1.8 Billion in the Anti-Money Laundering Blitz

The biggest anti-money laundering case in Singapore has resulted in the seizure of assets worth almost S$2.4 billion ($1.76 billion) following the simultaneous raid of 400 police officers in the city that broug...

Entain Secures ￡585 Million Provision For Potential Bribery Fine

It was recently reported that Entain, a flagship sports wagering, interactive entertainment and gaming firm, has secured a "￡585 million provision in respect of its ongoing deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) ...

Spinomenal Sees South African Growth After Partnership With Hollywoodbets

Spinomenal, a flagship iGaming content supplier based in the US and Israel, signed a content distribution deal with Hollywoodbets, an online sports wagering firm based in Durban, South Africa. The agreement inc...