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Gaming & NFT

Licensing gaming and NFT ventures.

Commercial gaming, GameFi and NFT collectibles — we place you with the right authority and prepare the application, controls and player protections to match.

The landscape

Where gaming and NFTs get regulated.

Gaming and NFTs can touch a commercial-gaming regime, a virtual-asset regime, or both — depending on prizes, tokens and how value moves.

Commercial gaming is regulated federally by the GCGRA, while NFT and GameFi token mechanics may engage VARA or a securities regulator. We classify your model and build the compliant route to market.

How we help

From game design to licence.

Model classification

We assess prizes, tokens and mechanics to determine whether GCGRA, VARA or securities rules apply.

Application & policies

Business plan, responsible-gaming and AML frameworks prepared to the regulator's standard.

Controls & security

Player protection, custody and cybersecurity assurance aligned to the licence conditions.

Questions

Common questions

Who regulates commercial gaming in the UAE?

Commercial gaming is regulated federally by the GCGRA. NFT and token mechanics may also engage VARA or a securities regulator.

Are NFTs treated as virtual assets?

It depends on their function. Purely collectible NFTs differ from those with financial features — classification decides the regime.

Do you cover GameFi and play-to-earn?

Yes. Token rewards and marketplaces add a virtual-asset layer we assess alongside any gaming element.

Is responsible-gaming advice included?

We help design player-protection and responsible-gaming controls the regulator expects.

Start here

Map your gaming or NFT licence.

Tell us your model and we'll come back with the cleanest route to a UAE licence.