The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has finally legalized commercial gambling in the Muslim country and issued the first license for the game, which is illegal in Islam.
As per details, hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said it had been awarded the first commercial gambling operator’s license in the UAE) by the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority.
The Las Vegas-based casino firm said it was developing a luxury resort at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
The project, under construction, is a joint venture between affiliates of Wynn Resorts, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding, Wynn said.
Ras Al Khaimah’s government communications office, RAKTDA, and RAK Hospitality Holding did not immediately respond to a request for comment, Reuters reported.
The UAE last month set up a federal entity to regulate gambling and hired veterans of the US industry to lead it, ending years of speculation whether the country would allow gambling, clearly and strictly not allowed in Islam.
