Light & Wonder has officially been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing the company to enter the rapidly evolving gaming market.
The new license permits Light & Wonder to supply land-based electronic gaming machines, table games, and online iGaming content to licensed operators in the UAE. This marks a significant step for the company as it seeks to expand its global footprint.
“Securing a license from the GCGRA is an important milestone for Light & Wonder as we enter one of the most anticipated new regulated markets in the world”, said Matt Wilson, President and CEO of Light & Wonder.
“We’re honored to be among the first approved suppliers and are committed to bringing our trusted, responsible, and player-first approach to the UAE.”
The UAE has been expanding the licensing of companies to operate in the jurisdiction, following the progress of land-based legislation to allow casino gaming for the first time.
Notably, Wynn Al Marjan Island is slated for a 2027 opening, with many operators and suppliers moving quickly to ride the wave of what is bound to be a significant gaming jurisdiction.
Recently, gaming product and services providers, NOVOMATIC, TCSJOHNHUXLEY, Scientific Games, and Aristocrat were also awarded a Gaming-Related Vendor License.
