Online gambling in United Arab Emirates
General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)
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operator relationships
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operator relationships sourced
21+
min age
The UAE uses a federal licensing model administered by the GCGRA. On 24 August 2026, the live register named three distinct operator entities: The Game LLC for the lottery, Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC for Wynn Al Marjan, and Coin Technology Projects LLC for both internet gaming and sports wagering. The separate vendor section is not an operator list, and Bet365 is not shown as a licensee.
Sports Betting
Legal
Online Casino
Legal
Online Poker
Unclear
Atlas Market Rule Pack
A structured, source-linked view of the rules that shape entry and operation in United Arab Emirates.
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Three operators, four product entries
Coin Technology Projects LLC appears in both the internet-gaming and sports-wagering sections. Atlas counts that legal entity once, giving three distinct operators rather than four.
GCGRA live licensee registerVendors are not extra operators
The same register separately listed 23 gaming-related vendors on 24 August. Supplier approval does not prove that a vendor can accept wagers from consumers.
GCGRA live licensee registerProduct scope is explicit
The GCGRA treats lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering and land-based gaming facilities as separate regulated activities. A licence should be read only for the section in which the entity appears.
GCGRA regulated-activities guideDecision-support summary, not legal advice. Follow each primary source and confirm the current rule with the regulator before acting.
Jurisdiction-specific evidence
Operator status in United Arab Emirates
These are jurisdiction-specific records, not endorsements. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
The Game LLC
The Game LLC
Wynn Al Marjan
Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC
Coin Technology Projects LLC
Coin Technology Projects LLC
Bet365
Bet365 Group Ltd
Bet365 is not present in any current GCGRA licensee section. GCGRA states that only businesses holding a valid licence are authorised to conduct commercial gaming in the UAE.
Is online betting legal in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in United Arab Emirates under the supervision of General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
Is online casino legal in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, online casino games are legal and regulated in United Arab Emirates under the supervision of General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
Who regulates gambling in United Arab Emirates?
General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) oversees the regulated gambling framework in United Arab Emirates, including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
What is the minimum gambling age in United Arab Emirates?
The recorded minimum gambling age in United Arab Emirates is 21. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.
General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)
General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Verification Note
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