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Wynn Resorts Secures UAE’s First Commercial Gaming License

UAE-issues-first-commercial-gaming-licence-to-Wynn-ResortsWynn Resorts has made history by becoming the first company to receive a commercial gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 4, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted Wynn the license for its ongoing project on Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).

The license will allow Wynn to operate a land-based casino as part of the massive Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort, which is expected to open in 2027. This luxury development is a joint venture between Wynn Resorts, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding.

In a statement, Wynn Resorts expressed gratitude to the GCGRA, saying, “We are under way with the construction of our resort in Ras Al Khaimah and look forward to being a key partner in the development of its tourism economy.” The company also thanked the GCGRA for the confidence and trust placed in them with the approval of this license.

A Major Milestone for Gaming in the Middle East

Wynn’s Al Marjan Island project will be the first integrated gaming resort in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Spanning over 62 hectares on a man-made island, the project is located just 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and 45 minutes from Dubai. It will offer more than just gaming, with plans for over 1,000 hotel rooms, convention facilities, luxury shopping, and high-end dining options.

Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, described Al Marjan Island as an ideal location for this landmark development, calling it a “pristine setting” for Wynn to deliver its signature luxurious guest experiences.

The project is set to boost Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism industry, with Abdulla Al Abdooli, CEO of Marjan, emphasizing that Wynn’s reputation for creating world-class resorts will help attract visitors to the region. Al Abdooli said, “We are partnering with Wynn Resorts, one of the world’s most renowned integrated resort companies, which has a strong track record of developing luxury destinations with exceptional accommodation, dining, entertainment concepts, and gaming facilities.”

Other Operators Eyeing Opportunities

Wynn’s milestone comes just weeks after MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle announced that his company had filed for a license to develop a gaming project in Abu Dhabi https://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/mgm-resorts-leads-the-charge-for-casino-licensing-in-the-uae-application-confirmed-115267. Speaking at the Skift Global Forum in New York City, Hornbuckle revealed that MGM applied for the license on September 19.

With the UAE’s commercial gaming landscape expanding, more global gaming giants may soon enter the market. For now, Wynn Resorts is leading the charge, with its Al Marjan Island resort expected to set a new standard for luxury hospitality in the region.

A First for UAE’s Gaming Sector

The GCGRA defines commercial gaming as games that involve a combination of skill and chance, where players wager money or equivalents to win cash or prizes. Wynn’s license is the first to be awarded for a land-based gaming facility in the UAE. However, the GCGRA previously issued a license for the country’s first authorized lottery earlier this year.

Wynn Al Marjan Island’s non-gaming amenities are also set to impress, featuring over 1,500 rooms and suites, a collection of 22 dining and lounge experiences, a sprawling pool complex, luxury shopping, and state-of-the-art meeting spaces. The resort will be topped off by 2025, with full operations expected to begin by 2027.

Source:

Wynn Resorts Announces Receipt of Gaming Operator License for Wynn Al Marjan Island, press.wynnalmarjan.com, October 5, 2024.

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Thunderkick Secures Partnership with Paf on Spanish Market

thunderkick_strengthens_presence_in_spain_with_paf_partnershipThunderkick, the innovative Swedish company that creates games for online casinos, has announced that its presence on the Spanish market has become stronger after having signed an agreement with Paf, one of the top online casino operators in Europe.

The agreement will see Paf gain access to the impressive portfolio of games supplied by Thunderkick, including very popular titles such as Midas Golden Touch, Hot Potato and Esqueleto Explosivo 2. The deal will also see Thunderkick solidify its position on the Spanish market, one of the key regulated markets in the European Union.

A Top Operator

Moreover, an agreement with Paf can be regarded as a seal of approval because this online casino operator is one of the oldest in the business. The company was founded all the way back in 1966 in the Aland Islands, which is an autonomous region of Finland.

The company was founded by the local health charity Folkhälsan together with the local branches of famous international foundations such as the Red Cross, Save the Children and Dagens Barn. The operator is licensed and controlled by the Government of Aland, so its main purpose is to generate money which then will be redistributed towards social expenses.

Along with being an online casino operator, Paf also has its own in-house games studio which creates unique content for the company’s website. Moreover, Paf also operates 31 cruise ships which navigate the Baltic and the North Seas. The operator is licensed in Aland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, and Spain.

An Increasingly Popular Supplier

Thunderkick does have a bit of history behind its brand as well; the company was founded in 2012 and since then it has grown into one of the most reputable names in the iGaming industry. The deal with Paf means that its footprint continues to grow across the world because it comes after multiple other agreements secured with top operators.

Among the studio’s online casino partners we can find big names such as 888casino, Mr. Green, Casumo, and LeoVegas along with powerful aggregators such as Pariplay and QTech Games. The company currently has over 80 employees and 77 different games in its portfolio.

Source: “Spanish Fiesta with Paf!“. Thunderkick. March 25, 2024.

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BF Games Secures Agreement with Swiss4Win in Switzerland

bf-games-go-live-with-swiss4win-by-casino-luganoBF Games, the studio that aims to create premium software for online casino gaming, has announced that its global presence has further expanded following an agreement with Swiss4Win, an online casino that operates on the Swiss market.

The deal will see 20 of the best slot games released by BF Games get added to the offering at Swiss4Win, including successful titles such as Stunning Hot Remastered, Cave of Fortune and Book of Gods.

Swiss4Win is the online brand of Casino Lugano,one of the landmark casinos in Switzerland. The land-based casino started operations all the way back in 1912 and in 2020 it also received an iGaming license which now allows it to have an online presence through the Swiss4Win website.

BF Games is currently present in over 40 different markets all around the world and its portfolio currently includes over 80 slot games. The supplier has partnerships with several top online casino brands, including 888casino and NetBet, and also with big aggregators such as EveryMatrix and BetConstruct.

This is the second launch on the Swiss market for BF Games following an agreement with Gamanza, an aggregation platform that was being used by several online casinos in this country such as Jackpots.ch, 7melons.ch, Pasino.ch and hurrahcasino.ch. According to the supplier’s press release, this partnership is part of its plans to expand in Europe and worldwide.

A Huge Milestone

Speaking about the partnership with Swiss4Win, Rok Hribar, Head of Account Management at BF Games, described the agreement as “a huge milestone” for the company as it seeks to continue its growth in the Swiss market. “We look forward to providing some of our most popular games to Swiss4Win’s player base and bringing our creative content to their screens,” Rok Hribar added.

Paolo Sanvido, Chief Executive Officer at Casino Lugano and Swiss4Win, replied by describing BF Games as “a renowned provider of high-quality top-tier slots” and declared himself “thrilled” to have secured a deal with such a supplier. “We know our players are bound to love BF Games’ creative and varied offering, anticipating a long and successful partnership,” Paolo Sanvido added.

Source: “BF Games go live with Swiss4Win by Casinò Lugano“. BF Games. December 27, 2023.

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Vegas-SoCal High-Speed Rail Secures $3B in New Funding

The high-speed train proposed by Brightline West to connect Las Vegas and Southern California chugged another step closer to reality on Tuesday. That’s when US Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that $3B in funding is now secured to begin construction.

A rendering of the Brightline West train, which is expected to link Las Vegas with Los Angeles by 2028. (Image: Brightline West)

According to a news release announcing the funding, the money comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This historic high-speed rail project will be a game-changer for Nevada’s tourism economy and transportation,” Sen. Rosen is quoted as saying in the release. “It’ll bring more visitors to our state, reduce traffic on the I-15, create thousands of good paying jobs, and decrease carbon emissions, all while relying on local union labor.”

Previously, the US Department of Transportation approved $1B in private activity bonds, with the actual borrowing up to the states of California and Nevada. It also awarded $25M in June to build passenger stations in the high-desert California towns of Hesperia and Apple Valley, from which the trains will connect to downtown Los Angeles.

Money Train

Brightline West claims its $12B project will be the first truly high-speed rail system in America, with trains capable of speeds of 200 miles per hour whooshing past vehicular traffic along Interstate 15’s right of way. Brightline projects an average Las Vegas-L.A. travel time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Brightline West estimates its high-speed rail “will remove 3 million cars from I-15 annually, reducing more than 400K tons of carbon emissions each year” and create “35,000 good-paying, union jobs,” including 10K union construction jobs and close to 1,000 permanent jobs for operations and maintenance.

According to Brightline West, the project will generate more than $1B in economic impact to California and Nevada.

Slow Train Coming

Brightline West said it hopes to build its rail line in time for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Even by that optimistic timetable, the project will have taken nearly 20 years from the time it was first envisioned.

Planning for a high-speed rail link connecting Las Vegas with Southern California began in 2009. That’s when the Federal Railroad Administration completed a draft environmental plan for a project, which was then known as DesertXpress. Brightline acquired the project in 2018.

In July 2021, Brightline purchased 110 acres for its Las Vegas terminus station at Las Vegas Boulevard between Warm Springs and Blue Diamond roads, only three miles from the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip. Brightline West is also expected to include a stop at the future Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport, which is expected to open by 2037 between Primm and Jean, Nev.

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