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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

Personnel
 
Jim Murren
Chairman
 
Nicholas Casiello Jr
Director
 
Chris O'Donnell
Vice Chairman
 
William W. Grounds
Director
 
Kevin P. Mullally
Chief Executive Officer
 
John Kelly
Director
 
Ahmed Barakat
Chief Operating Officer
 
Giovanni Lega
Director
 
Ourouba El Arab
General Counsel and Board Secretary
 
Mark A. Lipparelli
Director
 
Dina Helal
Chief Human Resources Officer
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) News
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 »