Gaming company Konami obtains license authorization in the United Arab Emirates
Konami Gaming, a leading global gaming company, has made a significant move into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) commercial gaming market. The company has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor Licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking a new expansion for Konami in the UAE [1][2].
This licence allows Konami to provide its casino games and technology to licensed operators in the UAE's future commercial gaming market. The UAE's regulatory body for commercial gaming, the GCGRA, will oversee the operations of Konami Gaming in the country [7].
The UAE's commercial gaming market is growing, with the addition of licensed suppliers like Konami Gaming and the upcoming opening of the first licensed casino, Wynn Resorts Al Marjan Island, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 [8]. This expansion into the regulated commercial gaming space includes the licensing of Konami Gaming, Inc. and other international gaming companies [9].
Tom Jingoli, the president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc., expressed his excitement about the company's entry into the UAE market. He stated, "We are thrilled to be part of the UAE's growing hospitality and entertainment sectors, and we are committed to operating within a legitimate and regulated environment" [3].
Konami Gaming continues its global operations with a commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence in the UAE's regulated commercial gaming market. The company's services are now available to licensed operators in the UAE, in addition to the 431 gaming jurisdictions it serves worldwide [6].
This move is part of Konami's broader strategy to expand its presence in global gaming markets. By entering the UAE, Konami aims to capitalize on the region's growing hospitality and entertainment sectors [3]. The UAE's regulatory framework for gaming is evolving, with an increasing focus on licensed vendors to ensure compliance and safety in the gaming industry [4].
In conclusion, Konami Gaming's entry into the UAE market reflects its commitment to expanding its global footprint and engaging with emerging gaming markets. The company's licence approval and the upcoming opening of Wynn Resorts Al Marjan Island are significant milestones in the development of the UAE's commercial gaming industry.
Konami Gaming can now offer its casino-games and technology to licensed operators in the UAE's growing commercial gaming market, thanks to its Gaming-Related Vendor Licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). As the regulatory body for commercial gaming in the UAE, the GCGRA will oversee Konami Gaming's operations in the country.
