Lottery7 min
When Does a Promotion Become a Lottery in the UAE? GCGRA Rules Explained
A source-based guide to when a promotion becomes a lottery in the UAE, based on GCGRA guidance on fair market value, marketing purpose, and prize funding.
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News7 min
The UAE Lottery Still Stands Alone on the GCGRA Register in April 2026
As of April 14, 2026, The Game LLC remains the only lottery operator listed on the GCGRA register, while Big Ticket and Dubai Duty Free still sit in a separate supervised airport-lottery category from the December 2024 advisory.
News6 min
GCGRA Register Update: Wynn, The Game, and Coin Still Define the UAE Market in April 2026
As of April 14, 2026, the GCGRA public register still shows one lottery operator, one land-based operator, one online operator name across two categories, and 18 vendor-side licensees.
Guides8 min
Wynn Al Marjan vs The UAE Lottery vs Coin Technology Projects: What Each UAE Gaming License Actually Covers
A source-based comparison of Wynn Al Marjan, The UAE Lottery, and Coin Technology Projects LLC, showing what each public UAE gaming license covers and how the evidence trail differs for each operator.
Operators7 min
Wynn Al Marjan and the UAE's First Commercial Gaming Facility Operator License
A source-based guide to the Wynn Al Marjan UAE gaming license, what the GCGRA register confirms, what Wynn announced in October 2024, and what is not yet officially open.
Operators11 min
The Game LLC Explained: UAE Lottery Licence, the Fanatics Deal and What Changed in 2026
Who is The Game LLC? The UAE Lottery's sole licensee, the June 2026 Fanatics joint venture, Dh30m winners, new games and player rules, explained.
Lottery7 min
Are Big Ticket and Dubai Duty Free Legal in the UAE? What GCGRA Actually Said
A source-based guide to whether Big Ticket and Dubai Duty Free are legal in the UAE, what GCGRA said on December 9, 2024, and how that differs from the sole lottery license held by The Game LLC.
News7 min
GCGRA’s Illegal Gaming Warning Still Shapes the UAE Compliance Picture in April 2026
As of April 14, 2026, the GCGRA still features its December 9, 2024 consumer advisory on the homepage, keeping illegal gaming risk central to the UAE’s compliance story even as the legal market grows.
Online Gaming8 min
Is Online Gambling Legal in the UAE Right Now? Internet Gaming and Sports Wagering Explained
A source-based guide to whether online gambling is legal in the UAE right now, covering internet gaming, sports wagering, the GCGRA register, and what official sources still do not fully map.
Lottery6 min
Lottery Retailers in the UAE: What the GCGRA Framework Actually Allows
A source-based guide to lottery retailers in the UAE, explaining how GCGRA includes lottery retailers in the operator framework and what is not yet publicly listed on the live register.
News7 min
Play971 Remains the UAE’s Only Public Online Gaming and Sports Wagering Operator in April 2026
As of April 14, 2026, Coin Technology Projects LLC remains the only company publicly listed by GCGRA in both internet gaming and sports wagering, keeping Play971 alone on the UAE’s public online register.
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.
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