The UAE has awarded lottery licences for the first time, a move that could pave the way for legalising casinos and other forms of gambling in the country. The Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) announced that it will be operated by The Game LLC under the banner of UAE Lottery. The company described itself as a “a commercial gaming operator specializing in game development, lottery operations, and gaming-related content,” according to Bloomberg. This would be the first government-issued license for lotteries, although the country has a history of permitting raffle …