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Online Gaming United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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The Establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA): A Transformation of the Gaming Industry in the...

In a significant regulatory development, the UAE has established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The GCGRA’s creation signals a shift in the legal landscape of commercial gaming in the region,...more

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New Market, Old Rules: United Arab Emirates Opens Doors to Gambling Industry with Regulations Similar to U.S. Jurisdictions

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking the plunge into gambling, with the publication of commercial gaming regulations and licensing materials. The good news for interested investors and licensees is that the regulatory and...more

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New UAE commercial gaming regulatory authority

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On 3 September 2023, it was announced that the UAE had established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), a federal authority focused on “introducing a world-leading regulatory framework for a national...more

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UAE's Gambling Laws: Prohibition, Consequences, and Exceptions

Introduction- Gambling is illegal in the UAE, and there are laws that not only regulate traditional gambling but also deal with the blending of video games and gambling, which has become more common in the digital era. In...more

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