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Dubai – MGM’s CEO highlights potential of Dubai casino during G2E conference
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts, believes that the United Arab Emirates could introduce up to four casino licences with MGM eyeing possibilities to bring gaming to the MGM Dubai in the region. Speaking at the Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas last week, Mr Hornbuckle said MGM was developing a ‘podium and pedestal’ that…
Dubai – SiGMA heads East as it expands vision for blockchain
SiGMA CEO and Founder, Eman Pulis, will spearhead a new division in Dubai, where he will oversee the set-up of new offices and coordinate SiGMA’s expansion into new markets. While Malta continues its focus on regulation of blockchain, the United Arab Emirates and its neighbouring states are looking at blockchain with fresh eyes. The Dubai…
Dubai – Caesars to open Dubai hotels in November and December
Even though they will not operate any degree of gaming, Caesars is closing in on opening dates for two beach front luxury resorts, beach club and residential tower on Meraas’ Bluewaters Island in Dubai. Cove Beach will open November 9, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai and The Residences at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai will welcome their…
Dubai – SIS to continue streaming more than 200 races from Dubai
SIS (Sports Information Services) has extended its deal to provide exclusive live pictures and data from Jebel Ali. The new agreement, which runs from 2018-19 to 2019-20, will allow SIS to continue distributing exclusive content from the Dubai racecourse to both retail and online operators worldwide. This adds to SIS’ existing exclusive horse racing content,…
Dubai – Dubai Department of Tourism rules out casino gaming
The entrance of Las Vegas gambling giant Caesars Entertainment as a hotelier in Dubai will not see any push for the emirate to introduce casino gaming any time soon. Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Chief Executive Issam Kazim confirmed there was no desire for casinos at present. Caesars will open two hotels at…
Dubai – Caesars and Meraas to open two Caesars Hotels & Beach Club in Dubai
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Meraas Holdings have announced that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent for Caesars Entertainment to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at Meraas’ Dubai-based Bluewaters Island development. In late 2018, Bluewaters Island is expected to become home to Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai and Caesars Bluewaters Dubai…
Dubai – MGM Resorts to make debut in Middle East
Dubai-based wasl Hospitality and Leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group has selected MGM Hospitality to advise on the development of a premier destination resort in Dubai and to operate the resort when completed. Whilst it won’t contain a casino, MGM Resorts’ new development in Dubai marks debut of iconic MGM and Bellagio brands…
Dubai – SIS signs deal with Meydan Racecourse
SIS, a leading supplier of products and services to the retail and online betting markets, has extended its exclusive LBO rights with Meydan Racecourse for a further two years. The data and pictures agreement with the Dubai course is an extension of the vital coverage that SIS has provided to operators for over 15 years….
