Dubai reconsiders casino plans while Abu Dhabi and Ras al Khaimah forge ahead

In the United Arab Emirates, a shift is emerging in the world of gaming and casinos. While the glitzy city of Dubai has opted to put its casino plans on hold, its neighbouring emirates of Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah are taking the lead in exploring the possibilities of introducing casinos within their borders.

Hong Kong Jockey Club expands World Pool after strong racing season

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has its sights set on expanding its successful World Pool offering for UK and Ireland races after a robust 2023 racing season. Despite a slight dip from the previous year, the HKJC generated an impressive HK$4.7 billion in turnover, marking a remarkable 19.6 percent year-on-year increase. Record turnover in…

Qatari Sheikh’s exit paves way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for Manchester United

In the world of football's high-stakes power plays, the race to acquire one of the Premier League's most iconic clubs, Manchester United, had reached a dramatic turning point. It was a story of dreams, valuations and strategies that captivated fans and investors alike. Intriguingly, following a series of intense negotiations with the Glazer family, the long-standing owners of Manchester United, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim made a surprising announcement. He decided to step away from the tug-of-war to buy the club, marking a momentous shift in the club's ownership saga

Manchester United ownership saga: a patient waiting game

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani (pictured on the left) and Sir Jim Ratcliffe (pictured on the right with his brother Bob Ratcliffe) are willing to be patient in their efforts to buy Manchester United, as the process has now stretched to nearly 10 months since the Glazers indicated their intention to sell Manchester Football Club.

UAE Al Marjan Island’s integrated casino resort set to open in 2027

The issue of the inaugural license permitting casino operations within the UAE appears to be imminent, as indicated by Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts.

Qatari-owned Harrods to launch club in Shanghai this year

Harrods will open its first private members’ club in Shanghai later this year targeting ultra-high net worth individuals as the luxury retail company pins its growth hopes on China.  It is looking to diversify its portfolio and expand into the integrated entertainment sector. The new facility will be based in the historic area of Cha…

Wynn Resorts launch groundbreaking project in UAE

J P Morgan Securities announced that casino operator Wynn Resorts is expected to launch a groundbreaking project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Las Vegas casino and hotel operator is set to open a multi-billion dollar resort on Marjan Island off the coast of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The development is scheduled…

Dubai Super Saturday reaches record turnover

Dubai’s Super Saturday race reported a record turnover of approximately US $ 28.6 million at the Dubai Meydon racecourse. An increase of nearly US $2.4 million year on year (YoY) was achieved over eight races. The races Out of the eight races, the highest turnover was from the Ras Al Khor race where 20 countries…

Strategic expansion for SIS with entry to Polish market

B2B and B2C sportsbetting providers SIS (Sports Information Services) announced its European expansion with entry into the Polish market. It is a collaboration with Go+BET to provide a complete end-to-end solution for the delivery of horse and greyhound racing. The partnership will see Polish sportsbook Go+BET offer fresh content through SIS prime channel of premium…

Premier League striker faces disciplinary action for betting breaches

Brentford Football Club striker Ivan Toney may face a six-month ban for breaching sports betting rules. He was charged with 262 breaches issued by the Football Association. Although he denied a number of charges against him, he pleaded guilty to some of them. Other charges are still pending his response. Thirty of the charges were…