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The application was submitted to the Abu Dhabi government, but it needs both federal and local approval.<\/p>\n<p>Hornbuckle explained the process, saying,<em> \u201cThe federal government and the Abu Dhabi government will approve it. Then each ruler will have their say. It\u2019s like a state, where each state says yes or no.\u201d<\/em> He hopes for more clarity on the regulatory framework by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>MGM has a history in the UAE, notably through a partnership with Dubai World, which helped develop CityCenter in Las Vegas. In 2021, MGM bought out Dubai World\u2019s stake for $2.1 billion. Currently, MGM is developing a luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, which could potentially include gaming if legalized.<\/p>\n<p>Abu Dhabi is seen as the likely first emirate to legalize gaming, although any future casinos would mostly cater to the UAE\u2019s large expatriate population. 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Hornbuckle remains optimistic about MGM\u2019s chances, saying, <em>\u201cWe\u2019re excited by what it presents and we hope to be there.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/mgm-resorts-applies-for-uae-casino-license\/\">MGM Resorts Applies for UAE Casino License<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MGM Resorts has applied for a casino license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to become the second major operator in the region. This news was confirmed by MGM\u2019s CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, during his keynote at the Skift Global Forum in New York on September 19. 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