The online gambling market in the UAE is considered illegal due to strict Islamic laws, but with technological advancements and the influence of international platforms, there still exists a potential underground market and the possibility of future liberalization.
Japanese renowned gaming company KONAMI recently announced that it has successfully obtained a gaming-related supplier license from the General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the UAE, becoming one of the first 14 companies to enter the UAE gambling market. The news immediately c
Light & Wonder has successfully obtained a supplier license from the General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the UAE, becoming one of the first suppliers to enter the regulated gambling market in the region. This license covers land-based electronic gaming machines, table games,
The UAE government has recently launched a new long-term residency policy that directly binds crypto assets with identity rights. According to the new regulations, applicants only need to pledge TON coins (a cryptocurrency issued by Telegram's blockchain project) worth no less than $100,000 and pay
The gambling industry in the UAE is rapidly rising, becoming one of the most vibrant online casino markets in the Middle East. With societal attitude shifts and government guidance, gambling has transformed from a "forbidden zone" to a regulated industry, where regulatory systems are key to its succ
Lottery.com is accelerating its global expansion strategy, having signed a revised stock purchase agreement to acquire 90% of the shares of UAE-based sports and wellness startup incubator Nook Holdings for $2.5 million in cash. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.Nook, locat
EQL will offer third-party and original games through its iLottery Marketplace, with the first games launched, "Marble Run" and "Lucky Lagoon," developed by Random State.Emirates Draw has signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with the American interactive lottery content provider EQL Games, leve
Fennica Gaming, a subsidiary of Veikkaus, has recently obtained a gaming supplier license from the UAE Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing it to provide its "Gaming as a Service" products to licensed operators within the UAE, further consolidating its global expansion strategy
The globally renowned gaming technology company Scientific Games has recently obtained a gaming supplier license from the regulatory authorities in the UAE, officially entering the emerging gaming market in the Middle East and becoming another international brand to enter the UAE following Aristocra
