UAE Takes Step Towards Legalizing Gambling With Lottery License
- The Game LLC will operate under the banner of the UAE Lottery
- Country expected to allow casinos to operate in coming years
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The United Arab Emirates has awarded a lottery license for the first time, potentially taking another step toward legalizing casinos and other kinds of gaming in a market that’s being closely eyed by Las Vegas operators.
The country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority said a firm called The Game LLC will operate under the banner of the UAE Lottery. The company, it said, is a “a commercial gaming operator specializing in game development, lottery operations, and gaming-related content.”