The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game, has been accepted as a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA).
The Game said that the achievement marks a significant step forward in its international positioning and reinforces its dedication to the “highest global standards of integrity, responsible gaming, and corporate responsibility.”
The WLA membership provides The Game, which launched the first and only lottery in the United Arab Emirates last November, with access to a globally recognized framework for supporting current operations, enabling collaboration with more than 150 government-authorized lotteries, and over 70 associated suppliers worldwide.
“Becoming a WLA member is a proud milestone for The UAE Lottery, which is committed to operational excellence, innovation in player experience, and advancing the regional regulated gaming sector,” said Bishop Woosley, director of lottery operations at The Game, which is a part of Momentum Group in Abu Dhabi. “We are focused on delivering a world-class lottery experience within the Gulf region, while remaining aligned with the values the WLA upholds.”
Kevin Mullally, CEO of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), commented: “As the internationally recognized body representing the interests of state-authorized lotteries and state-licensed sports betting operators, the WLA is dedicated to advancing integrity, security, and responsible gaming practices across the global regulated lottery and sports betting sector.
“The UAE Lottery’s acceptance as a member highlights the effectiveness of our efforts to facilitate the development of a commercial regulated gaming sector specifically tailored for the UAE, while positioning the country as a proactive contributor to the WLA’s global collaboration initiatives.”
The UAE Lottery is the country’s first and only federally licensed lottery in the Emirates and the first of its kind in the Gulf region.
In related news, the GCGRA has approved Canadian lottery supplier Pollard Banknote as its newest licensed gaming supplier.
Pollard Banknote is the latest company to secure a gaming related vendor licence in the UAE, following recent approvals for the likes of TCS John Huxley, Random State, Fennica Gaming, Scientific Games, EGL Games, IGT, Novomatic, and Aristocrat.