MENA NEWS

GGPoker, PokerArabia join forces to expand online poker in the Middle East  

GGPoker, a leading name in the global online poker scene, has announced a new partnership with PokerArabia, Lebanon's only government-licenced online poker platform.

UAE emerging casino market attracts Genting expansion

Genting Group's Chairman, Lim Kok Thay, has expressed the company's willingness to explore the possibility of developing integrated casino resorts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the nation considers legalising gambling. This statement was made during the Genting Singapore Ltd. annual meeting on April 18, where the minutes of the meeting were subsequently released in a stock exchange filing.

Diplomatic casino scandal unfolds as Ambassador Mayega is recalled to Uganda

Uganda’s Consul General to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ambassador Henry Mayega, has been recalled

Uganda Parliament queries casino allegations in Dubai Consulate

Gen. Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has revealed that the government has launched an investigation into reports that officials at the Ugandan Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are operating a casino and gambling facility, which is contrary to established diplomatic norms.

Who are the distinguished leaders guiding UAE’s gaming regulation?

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has made a tremendous advancement in the UAE’s gaming sector by issuing the country’s first-ever lottery licence to The Game LLC. This milestone is a crucial development in the UAE’s gaming industry and may pave the way for the potential legalisation of other forms of gambling, including casinos, in the future.

Uganda’s illicit casino operation in its Dubai consulate

Uganda’s foreign intelligence agency, the External Security Organization (ESO), is investigating an audacious scandal involving Ugandan diplomats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The diplomats stand accused of setting up an illegal casino within the confines of the Ugandan Consulate in Dubai. Diplomats or casino operators

UAE: failed contenders for the lottery license ready to invest in new verticals

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has recently awarded Game LLC the first exclusive license to operate the UAE Lottery, leaving Emirates Draw and Mazhooz without a slot in the national lottery sector. Despite this setback, these operators are now setting their sights on new gaming opportunities.

UAE regulator GCGRA launches new website, unveils licensing processes

In the United Arab Emirates, the GCGRA launched its new website detailing the country's new regulatory framework.

Which team will grab a place in the Esports World Cup final?

The Esports World Cup 2024 is shaping up to be an event of epic proportions, with teams from around the globe vying for the coveted championship title. Based on recent performances and current form, two teams stand out as the most likely contenders for the grand finals: G2 Esports and Natus Vincere (NAVI).

Expert analysis on UAE’s groundbreaking advancement in the gaming sector

The pioneering initiative that has just been announced by the UAE signifies a transformative shift for the gaming industry in the MENA region and indicates that the UAE is cultivating the road to a clear, equitable, and well-regulated gaming space.