The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the UAE is planning to issue a single online gambling license to each of the seven emirates.
VIXIO GamblingCompliance first published the news, implying that the regulator looks set to follow a similar approach for land-based casinos. The only project to get the green light so far is a Wynn Resorts casino in Ras Al Khaimah, which is expected to open in early 2027.
VIXIO analysts believe that only two or three will do so
Each emirate can decide themselves if they want to partake in the online gaming sector or not. VIXIO analysts believe that only two or three will do so.
The GCGRA has already started handing out vendor licenses to companies that supply gaming equipment, software, content, and technology, such as Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Sportradar, and Hub88 Holdings Limited.
