The licence marks a major development for Novomatic in its bid to become one of the first gaming machine manufacturers and distributors to operate under the UAE’s forthcoming regulatory framework for gambling and lotteries.
In 2023, the federation of UAE states sanctioned the establishment of the GCGRA as the federal regulatory authority tasked with developing and launching a framework to govern the commercial activities of gambling.
Led by US executive Kevin Mullally (CEO/President), the GCGRA announced last year that Wynn Resorts had been awarded the concession to develop a casino resort in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Scheduled to open in 2027, Wynn Resorts is set to build a 1,000-room resort and entertainment centre. However, the GCGRA has yet to confirm the gaming capacity and operational framework that will gov..
