GCGRA warns UAE stakeholders against unlicensed gambling operators
The UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority warned consumers and service providers about risks linked to unlicensed gambling operators. Chief executive Kevin Mullally said consumers should use licensed operators; the authority said supporting unlicensed businesses could expose advertisers and payment processors to sanctions. The GCGRA said The UAE Lottery holds the sole lottery licence it has granted, while Big Ticket and Dubai Duty Free may continue pre-existing lottery activities under its supervision.
The warning signals potential sanctions for service providers that support unlicensed gambling businesses in the UAE.