The announcements could mark an important moment for the Gulf, a part of the Middle East that has traditionally had stricter Islamic rules. On the same day, Las Vegas casino giant Wynn Resorts said it would build a resort approved for gaming, or gambling, on a man-made island. Ras Al Khaimah, one of the smaller and lesser-known of the seven emirates, said earlier this year that it planned to make laws about gaming in some resorts. International casino owners are setting their sights on a new area: The United Arab Emirates
