The UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License to VS Technology Ltd, a Playtech subsidiary. The licence makes it the 23rd company authorised in that vendor category, according to information on the regulator's website.
The licence allows a Playtech subsidiary to provide products and services in the UAE gaming market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play971, Momentum Group | Not stated | Play971 launches horse-racing betting in the UAE | Not stated | |
| Play971, Coin Technology Projects | Not stated | Play971 launches UAE's first licensed online sportsbook and iGaming platform | Not stated | |
| Momentum Group, Play971 | Not stated | Momentum’s Play971 launches online sports betting in the UAE | Not stated | |
| Cammegh | Not stated | GCGRA grants Cammegh UAE gaming-related vendor licence | Not stated | |
| RGB International | Not stated | RGB says UAE approves gaming-related vendor licence | Not stated |
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The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has issued Zitro a vendor licence allowing it to supply gaming products directly to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates. Zitro said the approval adds to its international regulatory authorisations.
RGB International said UAE authorities approved its application for a gaming-related vendor licence, allowing it to supply machines and provide related services and maintenance. Executive director Ganaser Kaliappen said the approval enables the company to operate as an approved vendor; the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority lists 22 licensed vendors.
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has added IGT and Cammegh to its Gaming-Related Vendor Licensees list, bringing the total to 21. IGT said it holds a separate licence under its restructured business; Brightstar Lottery also has a separate licence.
Arena Racing Company (ARC) says it has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor licence from the General Commercial Gaming Authority in the UAE. The approval will allow ARC to offer racing products and services through licensed operators, including its Racing1 Markets service, developed with named racing-content and technical partners.
The GCGRA has granted Zitro a gambling-related services supplier licence in the United Arab Emirates. The authorisation permits participation in the hotel and entertainment development on Al Marjan Island in Ras al-Khaimah.