Guides9 min
Can You Bet on the Dubai World Cup? What Is Legal in 2026-27
Racing bets are legal in the UAE only via Play971, reportedly not in Dubai. What that means at Meydan, how the Pick 7 contest works and what stays illegal.
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Licensing11 min
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.
Guides10 min
Is Gambling Legal in the UAE? The August 2026 Answer, Game by Game
Is gambling legal in the UAE? Licensed play is: the UAE Lottery, Play971 sports betting and casino, airport raffles, and Wynn Al Marjan from 2027.
Guides10 min
Fake UAE Lottery and Casino Apps: 7000 Casino, Quick Win, Dream Dubai and Lucky Hand, Checked
Is 7000 casino legal in the UAE? Are Dream Dubai, Lucky Hand and Quick Win real lotteries? How to check the GCGRA register before you pay a dirham.
Online Gaming8 min
Can You Bet on the World Cup in the UAE? Play971's Sportsbook, Explained
Play971 launched the UAE's first licensed sportsbook in June 2026. Who can bet, where it works, why Dubai is blocked and the rules that apply.
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.
Online Gaming8 min
Fanatics Enters the UAE: What the Momentum Deal Means for the Lottery and Play971
Fanatics and Momentum's 29 June 2026 joint venture puts the UAE Lottery and Play971 under a new venture, with GCGRA approval already in place.
News8 min
UAE Gambling Ads Go Licensed-Only: Google's 2026 Policy Change Explained
Since March 2026 Google allows UAE gambling ads only from GCGRA-licensed, Google-certified operators. What changed, who can advertise, and why.
Online Gaming7 min
TrueWin Explained: The UAE's Second Licensed Online Gaming Platform
TrueWin is an online casino and sportsbook for players in the UAE, operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC, the Abu Dhabi company that holds the country's only internet gaming and sports wagering licences. In plain terms, it works inside the UAE's regulated system rather than ar
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.
Operators8 min
UAE Gaming Vendor Licences: Who Is Building the Supply Chain for Wynn and Play971
Every GCGRA gaming vendor licensee from Aristocrat to RGB International, and what the 2025-26 supplier wave means for Wynn and Play971.
Guides8 min
What Is Legal in UAE Gaming Right Now? The July 2026 Guide
What is legal in UAE gaming after the June 2026 civil code change: the lottery, Play971, TrueWin, airport raffles and Wynn's 2027 casino.