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The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is the federal executive agency responsible for regulating and overseeing commercial gaming in the United Arab Emirates. The group aims to drive sustainable growth by cultivating world-class commercial gaming operations and implementing efficient regulation, grounded in the principles of integrity, innovation, and responsible practices. Headquartered in the city of Abu Dhabi, the GCGRA is spearheaded by a team of internationally regarded experts in commercial gaming regulation, financial crime prevention, gaming technology, law enforcement, responsible gaming and other related domains.

Address
Level 19, Al Khatem Tower
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

www.gcgra.gov.ae

Personnel
Chris O'Donnell Vice Chairman	Nicholas Casiello Jr Director
Ciarán Carruthers Chief Executive Officer	William W. Grounds Director
Ahmed Barakat Chief Operating Officer	John Kelly Director
Ahmad Hesham Secretary and General Counsel	Giovanni Lega Director
Dina Helal Chief Human Resources Officer	Mark A. Lipparelli Director

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The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) News

Hub88 and Live88 receive UAE gaming-related vendor licenses

15 Oct 2025

These approvals mark their pivotal entry into the newly regulated UAE market and a strategic milestone for two of Yolo Group’s B2B brands. read more »

Aristocrat awarded first gaming-related vendor license from GCGRA

29 Oct 2024

The company was the first international slot and online technology company to be granted a gaming-related vendor license the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab Emirates. read more »