Gaming began to enter the local lexicon after the UAE’s regulatory authority was established in 2023. A licence for the country’s first authorised lottery was granted in 2024 and Wynn Resorts will open a casino in Ras Al Khaimah in 2027.
The licensed and regulated Play971 website, meanwhile, began operations last month, with users able to place bets on live sport for the first time, as well as play online casino games.
The website’s launch also means that those who follow horse racing in this country can now put wagers on the action, provided they meet certain requirements.
I have attended horse racing meetings in Abu Dhabi for many years and the first question most people ask me when I suggest going to the races is alway
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