Momentum, the Abu Dhabi-based operator behind the UAE’s nationwide lottery, has posted job adverts for 3 on-line on line casino and sports activities betting roles, an indication of doable growth of legalized gaming only one 12 months after the nation’s regulators first issued licenses.
A job advert for a industrial director, posted three weeks in the past, described Momentum as: “An formidable, early-stage on-line on line casino and sports activities ebook model making ready to launch.”
Within the publish for the on line casino video games supervisor position, Momentum writes: “We’re searching for a On line casino Video games Supervisor who’s prepared to assist our on line casino develop into the house of the perfect video games content material.”
The information analyst position states: “As a direct member of the On line casino crew and the broader distributed Analytics crew, you’ll assist develop Momentum’s iGaming On line casino enterprise.”
Momentum was awarded the unique license to function The Recreation, the UAE’s nationwide lottery model, in July 2024, the identical month authorities first printed guidelines for gaming within the nation.
Like all licensed operators, Momentum falls below the oversight of the Common Business Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal physique created in 2023 to manage all types of industrial gaming within the UAE.
The GCGRA and Momentum didn’t reply to Skift’s request for remark.
The GCGRA points 5 license varieties: lottery operations, land-based gaming amenities, web gaming platforms, gaming-related distributors, and sports activities wagering operators.
Just one firm, the developer behind the upcoming Wynn resort in Ras Al Khaimah, holds a bodily on line casino license. No entity has licenses for on-line gaming or sports activities betting but.
A regulated betting product may enhance fan engagement and sponsorship alternatives.
The UAE has a rising sports activities calendar that features: The UFC, F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, NBA Abu Dhabi Video games, and Dubai’s flagship occasions such because the Dubai World Cup.
