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July 25, 2025
Konami Becomes 14th Licensed Supplier in the UAE
Konami Gaming, Inc has become the latest supplier to have secured a relevant license from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates. The firm is joining 13 others in now being a fully-regulated and legitimate supplier of local casino and gaming products. This move comes ahead of the expected roll-out […]
Business
July 23, 2025
Hard Rock Sets Sights on UAE with Ras Al Khaimah Project
The Hard Rock hotel franchise is set to debut in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) thanks to a new agreement between db Group and RAK Hospitality Holding. The new project will result in the creation of a new mixed-use property in Ras Al Khaimah’s beach district. Hard Rock to Foray into the UAE According to […]
Sports
July 22, 2025
Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci UFC Abu Dhabi Odds, Time, and Prediction
Amanda Ribas lost three of her last four fights, but UFC Abu Dhabi odds suggest she’s gonna get back on the right track. Priced at -168, she’s expected to beat Tabatha Ricci a.k.a. Baby Shark. But taking this fight lightly could come and bite her, as Ricci is famously a tough fighter who never gives […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
Light & Wonder Cleared for Launch in the UAE
Light & Wonder, a leading supplier of casino games and content, announced that it has become the latest B2B company to secure a license in the United Arab Emirates. This comes as the UAE prepares to enter the world of gaming. GCGRA Issued License to Light & Wonder On July 18, Light & Wonder announced […]
Sports
July 21, 2025
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-André Barriault UFC Abu Dhabi Odds, Time, and Prediction
In February, Sharabutdin Magomedov suffered his first-ever loss – Michael Page beat him by a decision. Now, the one-eyed Dagestani fighter is 15-1, which is still pretty impressive. However, if he loses again, the Shara hype may disappear. This is why we predict he’ll go all-in against Marc-André Barriault on July 26. Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. […]
Industry
June 12, 2025
Lottery.com to Acquire 90% Stake in UAE-Based Nook Holdings
Lottery.com, a tech giant at the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, has confirmed that it has signed a deal to acquire Nook Holdings Limited, a Dubai-based company described as a “pioneering sports, health and wellness incubator.” A $2.5M Acquisition In its official release, Lottery.com said that it has signed an amended Stock Purchase Agreement […]
Business
June 3, 2025
Fennica Gaming Grabs UAE License as Local Market Takes Shape
Yet another B2B company has secured a license to offer its products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Despite its traditional opposition to games of chance, the country has made rapid strides toward growing its budding gaming market. GCGRA Awards License to Fennica Gaming In its official release, Fennica Gaming confirmed that it has been […]
Casino
May 22, 2025
UAE Crack Down on Online Casinos Could Mean Regulated iGaming
Japan has recently announced an ambitious plan to overhaul its gambling law in a way that specifically targets online casino gambling, which is illegal in the country, and which lawmakers fear would cannibalize the upcoming integrated resort project, the MGM Osaka. So, Are Online Casinos and Sports Coming to the UAE? Something similar may finally […]
Sports
May 15, 2025
Taliban Government Pauses Chess Amid Gambling Concerns
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has announced an indefinite suspension of chess, citing concerns that the game could promote gambling, which is strictly forbidden under Islamic law. “The Sport of Chess Is Suspended in Afghanistan” On Sunday, Atal Mashwani, a spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, confirmed the decision. “Chess […]
Industry
May 6, 2025
IGT Joins UAE’s Licensed Gaming Vendors as Country’s Market Grows
International Game Technologies (IGT) has joined the expanding roster of gaming vendor suppliers licensed by the GCGRA in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. IGT and UEA Sign an Agreement The agreement makes IGT Global Services the seventh company to be approved as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE. The approval aligns with the regulator’s […]