The United Arab Emirates gaming market is about to undergo a transformation with the creation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, the country's official body regulating commercial gaming. It has been tasked with regulating and licensing gaming operations to meet strict security and fairness standards.
At the head of this evolving market is Xpoint Technology, the leading global geolocation solutions provider for the iGaming and sports betting industries. The company's technology has become an important part of ensuring regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and an enhanced user experience for licensed operators and casinos in the UAE. Its recent approval to be a licensed gaming-related vendor in the UAE will set up Xpoint very well for the opportunity to make significant contributions in the country's structured gaming environment.
Xpoint Technology secures gaming vendor license in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has officially licensed Xpoint Technology as an approved gaming-related vendor. That is huge for Xpoint in that it puts the final touches on its eligibility to offer innovative geolocation services to licensed gaming operators in the emerging regulated gaming market of the UAE.
What this means for Xpoint
Xpoint is a geolocation compliance company for iGaming and sports betting operators, aiming at regulatory compliance and security. Its key product, Xpoint Verify, prevents fraud by confirming users' locations and offers marketing insights. In the UAE, where the gaming sector is taking shape with oversight from GCGRA, it is Xpoint's technology that helps keep the state of integrity and compliance.
UAE’s expanding gaming landscape
The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a new hub for regulated gaming. The approval of Xpoint Technology follows the licensing of other major industry players such as:
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Aristocrat Technologies Europe (Holdings) Ltd.
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Smartplay International Inc.
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PayBy Technology Projects LLC
These approvals indicate the UAE’s commitment to developing a structured and secure gaming environment.
Key players in the UAE’s gaming industry
At present, Wynn Resorts is the only company licensed to operate a land-based casino in the UAE. The highly anticipated Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al-Khaimah is set to open in early 2027, featuring a 225,000-square-foot gaming space. Meanwhile, The Game LLC has launched the UAE’s first federally regulated lottery, further diversifying the country's gaming sector.
Future prospects
With Xpoint’s entry into the UAE market, geolocation technology will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and security for online gaming operators. As the industry grows, more technological advancements and regulatory developments are expected, shaping the UAE into a leading destination for responsible and regulated gaming.

Sherif Saeed - Copywriter
Last modified on : February 20, 2025
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