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, […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
GCGRA CEO Kevin Mullally Steps Down, Jim Murren Named Interim CEO
The United Arab Emirates’ gaming regulator, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), announced a major leadership transition due to the departure of its chief executive officer. GCGRA Parts Ways with Its CEO In its official announcement, the GCGRA confirmed that CEO Kevin Mullally will be stepping down from his position with immediate effect. Mullally […]
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 […]
Lottery
October 23, 2025
UAE Lottery Hits Milestone as It Announces AED 100M Grand Prize Winner
The UAE has declared that during the latest Lucky Day draw, someone won the AED 100 million ($27.23 million) grand prize. The one-in-eight-million chance draw, which happened on October 18, has marked a milestone for the UAE lottery and has become the single biggest lottery jackpot in the country. The winner, having beaten the odds […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sports
September 24, 2025
Wynn Resorts’ $5B Al Marjan Resort on Track to Open in 2027
The building of the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah moves forward at a good pace. Developers stick to their plan to launch in March 2027. This resort will be the first in the Middle East and North Africa to combine gaming with other attractions. $5 Billion Wynn Resort Rises in UAE, […]