Who’s who at the UAE’s gambling regulator?

Sunday, July 28, 2024 6:53 PM
  • Robin Harrison, iGaming Business

The announcement of The Game LLC as the UAE Lottery operator coincides with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) launching its website, providing a clear view of the board and executive team tasked with bringing lottery, land-based and online gaming to the United Arab Emirates.

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The GCGRA was established in September 2023 to oversee regulation across the Emirates, though at the time only chairman Jim Murren and chief executive Kevin Mullally were named as those involved.

However, the regulator’s website now confirms the full board of directors, as well as the C-level executives across all key functions. This comes after it made its first big call, selecting The Game LLC to run the UAE Lottery.