The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has granted Fennica Gaming a Gaming Related Vendor Licence, permitting it to provide games-as-a-service and work with licensed operators. The authority has licensed 10 suppliers, the account states; Fennica said the licence supports its international expansion.
The licence allows Fennica Gaming to offer its supplier services within the UAE’s regulated gaming framework.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennica Gaming | Not stated | GCGRA grants Fennica Gaming UAE vendor licence | Not stated | |
| Random State | Not stated | GCGRA licenses Random State to supply lottery games in the UAE | Not stated | |
| Scientific Games | Not stated | GCGRA licenses Scientific Games as a UAE gaming-related vendor | Not stated | |
| IGT | Not stated | GCGRA lists IGT Global Services as a licensed UAE gaming vendor | Not stated | |
| MGM Resorts | Not stated | MGM discusses possible gaming at its Dubai resort project | Not stated |
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