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.
IGT and Cammegh’s additions make them eligible for the UAE’s regulated gaming supply market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo Investments, Yolo Group | Not stated | Yolo Investments gains Abu Dhabi approval for Fund III | Not stated | |
| Endorphina | Not stated | Endorphina says GCGRA grants it UAE gaming-related vendor licence | Not stated | |
| Endorphina, IGT | Not stated | GCGRA approves Endorphina and IGT vendor licences in UAE | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | UAE Lottery opens first retail ticket outlet in Abu Dhabi | Not stated | |
| Games Global | Not stated | GCGRA approves Games Global as a gaming vendor in the UAE | Not stated |
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The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority approved gaming-related vendor licences for Endorphina and IGT, allowing both suppliers to enter the country’s regulated gaming market. The regulator’s updated licensee list also includes GeoComply and Cammegh; IGT, Cammegh and GeoComply had not commented on their approvals in the report.
São Paulo’s state lottery, Dá Sorte, began offering instant games online on 1 July, with the government saying the operation remains in testing. The SP Loterias Consortium paid R$526 million for a 15-year concession, and required investment totals R$333 million. ARSESP questioned use of the “.bet” domain, saying betting is outside the concession and that the contract prohibits unauthorised game types.
IGT said it will wind down its electronic table game business in 2027 as part of its strategic focus. The company said it will continue supporting customers during the transition, but gave no further details on the closure process.
Brightstar Lottery said Renato Ascoli will step down as Global Lottery CEO on 30 June 2026, and Marco Tasso will become executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Global Lottery on 1 July. Tasso will oversee global lottery operations and report to Brightstar CEO Vince Sadusky.
IGT announced layoffs affecting approximately 700 employees, or about 10% of its global workforce, according to a report dated 27 March 2026. The company did not disclose the roles or locations affected; an internal memo reportedly said the cuts were not performance-related and aimed to simplify the organisation and reduce duplication.