Gaming & NFT Licensing
Advisory for gaming, NFT and digital-collectible businesses entering the UAE — GCGRA approvals and related virtual-asset frameworks, from eligibility and controls to ongoing compliance.
What it covers
The UAE's commercial gaming sector is now regulated by the GCGRA, while NFT and collectible projects can also touch virtual-asset rules — two regimes that often overlap.
We advise operators, suppliers and NFT projects on where they sit: GCGRA licensing for commercial gaming, and VARA or ADGM frameworks where a collectible behaves like a virtual asset — with the integrity, AML and player-protection controls each expects.
How we help
We confirm whether you need a GCGRA licence, a virtual-asset licence, or both — and assess eligibility early.
We prepare the application with the integrity, AML and responsible-gaming controls the regulator expects.
We keep you aligned with reporting, AML and player-protection obligations once approved.
FAQ
Operators, suppliers and key personnel in commercial gaming. We confirm which category applies to your business.
It depends on function. A collectible NFT may sit outside, but one with financial features can fall under virtual-asset rules. We classify yours precisely.
Very. Player protection, integrity and AML carry heavy weight. We build those controls into the application from the start.
Reporting, AML and player-protection obligations apply on an ongoing basis. We stay on to keep them met.
Play, built on trust
Tell us your goals. In one confidential call we'll confirm the licence you need, the controls required, a realistic timeline and the exact next steps.
