Licence
Spintec obtains gaming supplier licences in UAE and Ontario
The licences allow Spintec to pursue commercial relationships with authorised operators in the UAE and Ontario.
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GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with UAE financial supervisor FSRA
The agreement establishes coordinated financial services and commercial gaming supervision without introducing specific new company rules.
Licence
Zitro says GCGRA grants it a gaming supplier licence in the UAE
The licence allows Zitro to offer products to licensed operators in the UAE.
Licence
GCGRA issues Zitro vendor licence for the UAE
Zitro can now supply gaming products directly to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates.
Licence
GCGRA grants Zitro gambling supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
Zitro’s supplier licence permits participation in the Al Marjan Island hotel and entertainment development.
Licence
EGT says GCGRA grants UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The licence authorises EGT to provide land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the UAE.
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GCGRA grants EGT gaming vendor licence in UAE
The licence gives EGT regulatory approval as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE.
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GCGRA grants EGT supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
EGT’s licence permits it to supply gaming solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
GCGRA and ADGM's FSRA formalise UAE oversight cooperation
Gaming businesses operating alongside financial services in the UAE will be subject to coordinated regulatory oversight.
GCGRA signs cooperation memorandum with UAE financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE's GCGRA and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to cooperate.
GCGRA signs cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE gaming authority and Abu Dhabi's financial regulator to strengthened cooperation.
GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with ADGM’s FSRA in UAE
The agreement establishes information sharing, coordinated supervision and investigation support where GCGRA and ADGM’s financial regulator have overlapping responsibilities.
Appointment
UAE gaming regulator appoints Ahmad Hesham as general counsel
The appointment adds legal and regulatory experience to the UAE commercial gaming regulator’s leadership.
UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham general counsel and board secretary
The GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary.
UAE builds regulated gaming market around tourism, lawyer says
Operators and suppliers entering the UAE face compliance requirements designed before the market scales, with Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first test.
1xBet ambassador Conor McGregor bets $100,000 on Argentina 3-2 final
The reported wager shows how an ambassador's reach can draw new audiences to a betting brand and its partners.
Licence
GCGRA lists Playtech subsidiary VSTechnology as UAE licensed vendor
The listing identifies VSTechnology as authorised to provide gaming-related products or services in the UAE.
Western Cape board seeks comments on draft gambling law amendments
The proposal could add a tax requirement for casinos seeking to relocate within the Western Cape.
Fanatics forms UAE gaming joint venture with Momentum Group
The approved change in control brings Fanatics into licensed UAE gaming operations through Momentum’s entities.
GCGRA approves Fanatics and Momentum Group UAE gaming joint venture
The venture can integrate Momentum’s licensed UAE operations with Fanatics’ capabilities across several gaming categories.
Momentum and Fanatics form UAE gaming joint venture after regulatory approval
The approved change of control places Momentum’s UAE lottery and gaming operations within a joint venture with Fanatics.
Play971 launches horse-racing betting in the UAE
The launch adds horse-racing wagering to a UAE platform operating within the GCGRA’s regulated commercial-gaming framework.
Licence
Play971 launches UAE's first licensed online sportsbook and iGaming platform
The launch gives eligible customers access to licensed online sports betting and casino products in the UAE.
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ciarán Carruthers as chief executive
Carruthers’ appointment gives the GCGRA a chief executive after interim leadership by Jim Murren.