Scientific Games Gains Approval to Enter UAE Lottery Market with Vendor License

Scientific Games has officially received regulatory clearance to operate in the emerging lottery market of the United Arab Emirates. The company announced it has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), a move that allows it to provide lottery-related products and services within the country.

The announcement comes after the UAE launched its first GCGRA-licensed lottery in November 2024, signaling the country’s initial foray into the regulated lottery sector.

Michael Conforti, president of international business at Scientific Games, expressed enthusiasm about the development, stating, “We are extremely pleased that Scientific Games has been authorized as a lottery supplier in the UAE with this license.” He added, “We look forward to putting our more than 50 years of expertise to work in the UAE to offer high-performing products that will responsibly help drive revenue for lottery programs supporting local communities and projects of national importance.”

With this license secured, Scientific Games joins a select group of gaming entities shaping the foundation of the UAE's regulated lottery landscape, aiming to blend innovation with responsible gaming principles as the market evolves.

By fLEXI tEAM