Licensing
GCGRA Licence Register, October 2026: All 33 Gaming Vendors and Who Is New
The GCGRA register now lists 33 licensed gaming vendors, up from 23 in August. Every name, who is new, where Hub88 and Gamingtec sit, and what it omits.
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The Licensing desk.
Licensing developments, regulatory approvals, and market-entry updates.
Licensing8 min
One Casino Per Emirate? How the UAE's Reported Licensing Model Works
The UAE's reported one-licence-per-emirate model, explained: what is confirmed by the GCGRA, what is only reported, and what each emirate has today.
Licensing8 min
Who Is Ciarán Carruthers? The Ex-Crown Resorts CEO Now Running the UAE's Gaming Regulator
Ciarán Carruthers, the ex-Crown Resorts CEO who rebuilt it after its AML scandal, now runs the UAE's gaming regulator. Career, timeline and what it means.
Licensing9 min
How Gaming Licensing Works in the UAE: GCGRA Process Explained
A source-based guide to the UAE gaming licensing process, covering the GCGRA intake form, portal access, suitability review, fees, renewals, amendments, and compliance duties.
Licensing8 min
UAE Gaming License Tracker 2026: Every Official GCGRA Licensee Right Now
An up-to-date UAE gaming license tracker covering official GCGRA licensees, UAE casino licensing, lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and vendor approvals.
Licensing9 min
UAE Gaming License Types Explained: Operators, Vendors, Key Persons, and Employees
A source-based guide to the five GCGRA gaming license categories in the UAE, including operators, vendors, key persons, and gaming employees.
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- 01NewsLatest developments across UAE gaming regulation, operators, and market activity.18 stories
- 02Online GamingInternet gaming, sports wagering, and how online gaming is developing in the UAE.11 stories
- 03LotteryUAE Lottery coverage, lottery regulation, and airport lottery developments.17 stories
- 04OperatorsProfiles and analysis of operators, licensees, and major gaming companies in the UAE.15 stories
- 05ComplianceResponsible gaming, financial crime prevention, technical standards, and enforcement.8 stories
- 06GuidesExplainers, practical walkthroughs, and educational content for the UAE gaming market.11 stories
- 07OpinionExpert commentary and analysis on how the UAE gaming market is evolving.0 stories