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.
The UAE lottery announced the confirmation of the first 100 million dirham (approximately 27.23 million USD) jackpot winner, marking a historic breakthrough in the development of the country's gambling industry. The winning lottery ticket perfectly matched all seven numbers required for the jackpot,
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepThe regulatory system for the gambling industry in the UAE is taking shape, and Yolo Group has become one of the latest "pioneers." This gaming technology group headquartered in Estonia has officially obtained a gaming supplier license from the UAE
The Wynn Resorts project on Al Marjan Island in the UAE is progressing steadily and is expected to officially open in March 2027. This will be the first integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates to include a casino business, marking a new development stage for the country's tourism and entertain
At the Sub-Forum on Combating Transnational Crime at the Global Public Safety Cooperation Forum, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced significant achievements in cooperation with law enforcement departments from various countries in recent years. It is reported that the Chinese police h
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a desert country known for its oil, trade, and skyscrapers, is rapidly and determinedly shifting the global gambling industry landscape. Since the establishment of the federal gambling regulatory authority in September 2023, to the issuance of the first batch of lotte
Pollard Banknote Limited, a lottery and gaming supplier, recently announced that it has obtained an official supplier license from the General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the UAE, officially allowing it to enter the rapidly developing gambling market in the country. This appr
Konami Gaming has officially obtained a "Gaming Related Supplier License" from the **General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)** in the United Arab Emirates, which will allow the company to provide casino games and management system services locally, marking an important step in its fur
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
