Gambling News - 'Middle east'
Sports
December 4, 2025
BC.GAME Launches CFN 2025 Betting Markets Ahead of Event
Crypto Fight Night 2025 is fast approaching, with the event now set for Friday, December 5, in Dubai and BC.GAME was picked as the Exclusive Gaming Partner for the boxing special. The odds now list an outright winner under the BC.GAME Specials, allow registered and new players to pick a simple enough selection and back […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Gang Running Illegal Gambling Site Apprehended in UAE
In Dubai, a group of 26 people was arrested for running an illegal online gambling site. The arrests were carried out by a crime investigation unit of the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency. At the time of the arrests, the illegal site had become worth more than KRW 120 billion ($81 billion). Those arrested are being […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UAE Welcomes Play971 as Its First Online Gaming Brand
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially entered a new age by finally licensing its first online gambling brand. Although the country had been inexorably moving toward an expanded legal gaming market, it had so far only licensed lottery companies and providers. iGaming Comes to the UAE According to the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Wynn Introduces Janu Al Marjan Island Luxury Project
Award-winning Wynn Resorts is moving forward with its first project on the land bank next to its $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE. Wynn to Hold 40% Stake Called Janu Al Marjan Island, the new development will feature 132 hotel rooms along with a small selection of residences and standalone villas, […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
UAE Regulator Picks Jennifer Carleton to Handle Licensing and Investigations
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has chosen experienced gaming lawyer Jennifer Carleton as its new Chief of Licensing and Investigations. This appointment adds to a string of notable hires as the country develops its rules for commercial gaming. Jennifer Carleton Brings 30 Years of Legal and Compliance Experience to the […]
Casino
October 28, 2025
UAE Approves Single Online Gaming License for Each Emirate
The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to make a big move to grow its regulated gaming industry. The country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) will roll out a plan to allow one online gaming license in each emirate. This approach mirrors the current system for land-based casinos, where each emirate can have one […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
UAE Grants Sportradar Approval to Operate in the Country’s New Framework
Sportradar, a sports data technology provider, has received approval to operate under the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) newly established commercial gaming framework, becoming the latest supplier to do so. GCGRA Approves Sportradar’s License Appeal The company got its approval from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This is an independent entity […]
Business
October 7, 2025
Yolo Group Enters the Fresh UAE Market with Two Subsidiaries Securing Licenses
Yolo Group, a global IT and technology company serving the gaming, fintech, and blockchain sectors, announced that two of its subsidiaries have received licenses in the UAE. This comes as the Middle Eastern country continues to grow its gaming sector after warming up to the idea of regulated gaming. Yolo Group Makes a Foray into […]
Sports
October 7, 2025
BC.GAME News Secures Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship with the Deccan Gladiators
BC.GAME News has become the official partner for the Deccan Gladiators, the three-time Abu Dhabi T10 champions, with the new partnership further expanding the operator’s reach in the Middle East and beyond. As a result of this tie-up, BC.GAME News’ logo and branding will appear on the front of the Gladiators’ official match jersey, securing […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Announces “Wynn Boulevard” to Connect Casino Resort with Dubai
Ras Al Khaimah has confirmed its plan for a major new road, Wynn Boulevard, which will act as the main link between the soon-to-open Wynn Al Marjan Island resort and other parts of the UAE. Officials unveiled the boulevard during the kickoff of Marjan Beach, a large residential project located next to the casino site. […]