Will Dubai become the next global gambling hub?

Pollard Banknote has been approved by the UAE GCGRA, officially entering the emerging gambling market.

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 advances into the Middle Eastern gambling market, obtaining a UAE gaming supplier license.

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

KONAMI enters the UAE gambling industry, obtains a license but is criticized by players and trends on social media: the youth gaming giant has completely "changed"

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 obtains land-based and iGaming supplier licenses in UAE, entering new regulated markets.

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,

Dubai is about to become the next Northern Myanmar? Three major cyber fraud armies gather in the Middle East's "City of Gold". Why has wealthy Dubai become a hub for cyber fraud parks? (Part 2)

Dubai is about to become the next Northern Myanmar? Three major cyber fraud armies gather in the Middle East's "City of Gold". Why would Dubai, rich in oil wealth, become a hub for cyber fraud parks? (Part 2)

Dubai is about to become the next Northern Myanmar? Three major cyber fraud armies gather in the Middle East's "City of Gold". Why has wealthy Dubai become a hub for cyber fraud parks? (Part 1)

Pledge cryptocurrency to obtain a 10-year visa, UAE launches new "on-chain immigration" model.

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

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UAE Advances into Global Gambling Hub: Robust Regulatory System, Online Casinos Rapidly Emerging

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

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Lottery.com acquires UAE Dubai sports incubator Nook, aggressively advancing the global layout of Sports.com

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

The first casino in the UAE is set! Is online gambling legalization on its way?

The UAE Lottery has reached a multi-year cooperation agreement with EQL Games to enrich the iLottery digital content ecosystem.

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 obtains a gambling supply license in the UAE, expanding its global footprint further.

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