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Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a strategic move to bolster international regulatory cooperation, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement was inked as part of New Jersey’s economic mission to the Gulf region and was facilitated by Choose New Jersey.
The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory bodies, focusing on critical areas such as cybersecurity, responsible gaming, and technological innovation within the commercial gaming industry.
“Commercial gaming is a key pillar of the UAE’s strategy for diversified economic growth,” said Kevin P. Mullally, CEO of GCGRA. “This agreement represents a unique opportunity to pair cutting-edge technology with forward-thinking regulation, unlocking economic potential while upholding world-class standards of consumer protection.”
Since 2018, New Jersey’s gaming sector has more than doubled its revenue, underscoring the state’s leadership under Governor Phil Murphy. The partnership with the UAE aims to enhance both regions’ capabilities in online gaming security, consumer safeguards, and the exchange of regulatory best practices.
Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey, emphasized the global significance of the deal: “New Jersey and the UAE are both major players in the gaming sector. This MOU will strengthen New Jersey’s gaming infrastructure and reinforce our position in the global technology ecosystem.”
The agreement also comes amid rising speculation over the UAE’s ambitions to rival gaming hubs like Macau, as industry analysts including Bishop Woosley, Andrew Sackey, and Pedro Cortés closely monitor the nation’s regulatory and market developments.
