MGM Resorts chief executive Bill Hornbuckle said the company discussed the potential for gaming in Dubai during a recent meeting with the emirate’s deputy ruler. MGM is developing a Jumeirah Beach facility without gaming at present and said the decision rests with Dubai; the building is due to be completed in the third quarter of 2028.
Any gaming component depends on Dubai’s decision, which would shape the scope of MGM’s resort project.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMM Testlabs | Not stated | GCGRA approves BMM Testlabs to test UAE gaming products | Not stated | |
| Novomatic, Wynn Resorts | Not stated | GCGRA grants Novomatic a UAE B2B gambling licence | Not stated | |
| Novomatic, Xpoint | Not stated | GCGRA grants vendor licences to Novomatic, Xpoint and EQL Games | Not stated | |
| Wynn Resorts | Not stated | Wynn says Al Marjan Island resort may include two gaming areas | Not stated |
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Konami Gaming said it submitted applications to Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission across all applicable manufacturer licence categories. The company said it was the first gaming equipment manufacturer to file across those categories; its applications precede the planned 2030 opening of MGM Osaka.
Coolbet will end service in Alberta ahead of the province’s regulated commercial iGaming market launch on 13 July, according to a notice on the company’s website. It has stopped accepting new registrations and deposits; access will end on 12 July, and customers can withdraw remaining balances until 31 August. Coolbet said regulatory changes prompted the exit.
Universal Entertainment said it had made no decision on joining Japan’s second integrated resort bidding round, scheduled from May to November 2027. In a summary of its 27 March shareholders meeting, the company said it had acknowledged the opportunity but remained cautious about consortium participation and investment structure.
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