Light & Wonder granted vendor license in UAE

Friday, July 18, 2025 3:39 PM
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  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming

Light & Wonder on Friday announced it has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, the entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the UAE.

The license enables Light & Wonder to provide land-based electronic gaming machines, table games/utilities, and online igaming content to players of licensed operators in the UAE

“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 Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson. “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.”

According to a news release, the license “reflects Light & Wonder’s ongoing commitment to working collaboratively with regulators to ensure safe, secure, and responsible gaming experiences.”

 

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