Several operators are already pressing ahead, expecting regulation to come soon.
Some analysts anticipate that it could eventually outperform Singapore’s gaming market. Projections have suggested that gambling in the UAE could generate as much as US$6.6bn in annual gaming revenue. However, the emirate with the largest international tourism industry, Dubai, reportedly does not view the introduction of gambling facilities as a top priority given the performance of its existing tourism sector. Certain emirates are already considering building casino facilities. United Arab Emirates.- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering the possibility of granting a casino licence to each of its seven constituent emirates, according to Bloomberg. Each of the seven emirates may be granted a licence.
