Scientific Games has been officially licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) as a Gaming-Related Vendor License for lottery products and services in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in the country’s evolving commercial gaming sector.
The GCGRA, established in 2023, is the UAE’s federal executive agency overseeing commercial gaming, including lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming facilities.
Scientific Games is a lottery technology developer with operations across five continents, providing retail and digital gaming solutions to 150 lotteries in 50 countries.
“We are extremely pleased that Scientific Games has been authorized as a lottery supplier in the UAE with this license”, said Michael Conforti, President of International Business at Scientific Games.
“We look forward to leveraging our 50-plus years of expertise to deliver high-performing lottery products that responsibly support local communities and national projects.”
The UAE has taken significant steps toward legalizing gambling, marking a shift in its regulatory landscape.
In 2024, the GCGRA was established to oversee commercial gaming activities, including lotteries, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based casinos.
One of the most notable moves was the issuance of the country’s first lottery license, signaling the government’s intent to regulate and expand gaming operations.
The GCGRA also published comprehensive casino and gambling regulations, outlining licensing procedures and responsible gaming requirements.
