Leading B2B iGaming providers Hub88 and Live88 have officially received gaming-related vendor licences from the UAE’s federal General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), granting them regulatory approval to operate in the newly regulated UAE market.
These licences mark a pivotal milestone for the two Yolo Group brands, permitting Hub88 to provide aggregation services and Live88 to operate online live casino solutions for licensed operators across the UAE. With this approval, Live88 becomes the first licensed online live casino studio in the country, setting a precedent for locally regulated live gaming experiences across all seven Emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
“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,” said Lara Falzon, CEO of Yolo’s B2B brands.
The move reinforces both brands’ strategic expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, while maintaining their established R&D operations in Tallinn, Estonia, ensuring ongoing innovation and rigorous product development before scaling further.
“This development reassures our clients and partners of our long-term vision to operate exclusively in regulated markets,” Falzon added.
These approvals position Hub88 and Live88 as leading iGaming technology suppliers in one of the world’s most dynamic and forward-looking regulated markets, paving the way for future growth and innovation across the GCC.
