Hub88 and Live88 have officially secured gaming-related vendor licences from the UAE’s federal General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent entity of the UAE Federal Government with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, licence, and supervise all commercial gaming activities.
These approvals mark their pivotal entry into the newly regulated UAE market and a strategic milestone for two of Yolo Group’s B2B brands.
The licences permit Hub88 to supply aggregation services and Live88 to offer live casino to licensed operators across the UAE, a breakthrough that accelerates their growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Obtaining the licences solidifies Hub88 and Live88’s position as leading B2B iGaming technology suppliers within one of the most dynamic and forward-looking regulated markets in the world. Live88 is also set to become the first online live casino studio to be licensed in the UAE, pioneering a new era of locally regulated live gaming experiences across seven Emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
This step underscores both brands’ focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored for licensed jurisdictions, while continuing to develop and test new products at their existing base in Estonia. They will maintain their R&D operations in Tallinn, ensuring high standards before scaling further across the GCC.
Lara Falzon, CEO of Yolo’s B2B brands, said:
Securing these licences represents a strong vote of confidence from the UAE’s regulatory body in our brands, our technology and our commitment to operating to the highest standards of integrity and innovation. This development reassures our clients and partners of our long-term vision to operate exclusively in regulated markets.
