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Responsible gaming, financial crime prevention, technical standards, and enforcement.

Korea's US$2.3bn Gambling Ring Arrests in the UAE: What Operation Halak Shows

Three Korean suspects in a KRW 3.1tn illegal gambling case were arrested in the UAE. What Korea says happened, the UAE's role and what is still unknown.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamOct 17, 202610 min read

Compliance7 min

Gambling Contracts Are Now Enforceable in the UAE: What the 1 June 2026 Law Change Means

From 1 June 2026, the UAE's new Civil Code deleted the rule voiding gambling contracts. What it means for licensed players, operators and the law.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamJul 24, 20267 min read

Compliance6 min

How to Spot Unlicensed Gaming Offers in the UAE: A Consumer Guide

A source-based consumer guide to spotting unlicensed gaming offers in the UAE, including how to verify operators through GCGRA sources, what red flags matter, and how to report suspicious activity.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 14, 20266 min read

Compliance10 min

Technical Standards Behind UAE Commercial Gaming Approval: GLI, Certification, and Advertising Rules

A source-based guide to the technical standards behind UAE commercial gaming approval, covering GCGRA advertising standards, GLI standard series, testing, certification, and approved independent labs.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 14, 202610 min read

Compliance8 min

UAE Prize Campaign Compliance Checklist for Brands, Retailers, and Agencies

A source-based checklist for UAE prize campaign compliance, covering GCGRA rules on fair market value, marketing purpose, lottery risk, and when brands should escalate before launch.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 14, 20268 min read

Compliance9 min

Illegal Gaming in the UAE: Risks for Players, Advertisers, Vendors, and Payment Partners

A source-based guide to the risks of illegal gaming in the UAE for consumers, operators, vendors, advertisers, and payment partners, based on current GCGRA warnings.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 13, 20269 min read

Compliance12 min

Responsible Gaming Rules in the UAE: What GCGRA Requires From Licensees

A source-based guide to the responsible gaming rules GCGRA expects UAE licensees to follow, from approved programmes and audits to self-exclusion and player limits.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 13, 202612 min read

Compliance11 min

Financial Crime Prevention in UAE Gaming Licensing: AML, Due Diligence, Monitoring, and Reporting

A source-based guide to how financial crime prevention works in UAE gaming licensing, including AML controls, player due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and GCGRA supervision.

Casino in Dubai Editorial TeamApr 13, 202611 min read

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