Topic: Dubai's Government and Gambling - page 13. (Read 2631 times)

Are you saying that everything goes by the book in a Muslim country  . No clubs, party and gambling, i visited Lebanon once and i had a good time partying but do not remember whether gambling was allowed as i was having hang over from all the party and you should say that those were the best party days i ever had and if i am not wrong it is a Muslim country as well.

Dubai is a Muslim country, news that legalizes gambling in a Muslim country should be verified and confirmed source, it's very suspicious and unbelievable for a country that adheres to Muslim tradition to just legalize gambling, you can get fine and if you are a foreigner you'll get deported if you believe and participate in gambling activities, the news and confirmation should come in a government body, not from a company.

gambling is not legally permitted in dubai and anywhere in UAE. so for those who believe that such casinos can exist in that area, then, they are wrong. unless, UAE already changed their stance towards gambling and being a Muslim country, i dont think they will.
been in that area and i can say, better follow their rules, unless you want to end up in jail.

That's fake news and those hotels really know the law and they should get a license before they can offer a gambling platform. We know that Dubai is a Muslim country and gambling is illegal or against their teaching, so it's a common-sense that they will not approve any law relating to gambling.

That's fake news and those hotels really know the law and they should get a license before they can offer a gambling platform. We know that Dubai is a Muslim country and gambling is illegal or against their teaching, so it's a common-sense that they will not approve any law relating to gambling.

I already suspect that the gambling issue in Dubai be carried out by irresponsible people.

According to Social Media Rumors People did think that the Dubai Government was apparently approving and giving license to various hotels for Gambling. But as it turns out the news was indeed false.
*Therefore if there is a person living in Dubai who was indeed fooled by this should realize that no hotel does own a legal license and be safe, be careful and stay away from such scams*
News:- https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/11711/dubai-government-denies-rumours-of-legalised-gambling

Plus they also have a hefty fine. Therefore if you were to engage with such hotels you would loose a lot more definitely!!

I am not gambling in Dubai anytime soon but thanks for the heads up, this is just another case in which what we read on social media turns out to be false, which is why I do not use that way to inform myself and I do not take it seriously, can you imagine the amount of misinformation that is moving there if the government of Dubai has to come forward and actually say the rumors are false? Obviously I would have hoped for them to change their posture but if they do not want to do so and as long as that is crystal clear that is fine for me.

I've read on twitter @DXBMediaOffice, about this situation, but I'm not sure what to say.

As far as I know Dubai has gambling laws (UAE) which can catch gambling addicts, and end up in jail or a fine of 250k dirham, This penalty applies to anyone, gambling site managers, players, broadcasters etc.
I already suspect that the gambling issue in Dubai be carried out by irresponsible people.

OP, this is a good move / information, people can know that the news so far that has been taking the Dubai virtual world is a lie.

According to Social Media Rumors People did think that the Dubai Government was apparently approving and giving license to various hotels for Gambling. But as it turns out the news was indeed false.
*Therefore if there is a person living in Dubai who was indeed fooled by this should realize that no hotel does own a legal license and be safe, be careful and stay away from such scams*
News:- https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/11711/dubai-government-denies-rumours-of-legalised-gambling
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Plus they also have a hefty fine. Therefore if you were to engage with such hotels you would loose a lot more definitely!!

Other than that people in the UAE can actually gamble :
1. They can gamble in offshore casinos (online)
2. Use foreign currency

Since this is not stated in the laws so this is all you guys can try other than that be careful.

The Government of Dubai's Media Office has stated rumours of licensed gambling in the city are false.

The misinformation was spread on social media regarding several hotels in Dubai that allegedly obtained licenves for gambling activity.

The rumor stated the licences would allow venues to offer gambling services to visitors as early as mid-May, with the start of the Eid al-Fitr celebration.

Gambling is illegal under UAE law and those engaging in the activity could be fined anywhere between AED250,000 ($54,459) and AED500,000. Illegal activities include creating, managing or supervising gambling-related content.

Currently, the city has no plans to legalise casino gaming or sports betting; however, there are several horse racingvenues, which do offer guests a limited chance to punt on horses without breaking the law, though this service is very strictly regulated.

Last year, Dubai’s police launched an app where people can report suspicious activity. The app can be used both by tourists and residents alike. Additionally, in 2020, the Dubai Government shut down gambling kiosks that targeted low-income workers.

The activity was called Lucky Game and allowed players to draw envelopes with a chance to win prizes.

Managers of the kiosks argued they were offering prizes, not cash, so the service was not illegal, but the authorities shut the kiosks down due to exploitative practices; ensuring all raffles in Dubai are monitored by Dubai Economy and any similar activity should be reported.