Hub88 and Live88 Secure Gaming Vendor Licences from UAE Regulatory Authority

Live88 Becomes First Licensed Online Live Casino Studio in UAE

The approvals mark the official entry of both Yolo Group B2B brands into the newly regulated UAE market. Hub88 will provide aggregation services, while Live88 will offer live casino products to licensed operators across the region.

Live88’s licence represents a significant industry milestone, making it the first online live casino studio to be approved in the UAE. This positions the brand to deliver locally regulated live gaming experiences across all seven Emirates.

Operational Strategy and Regional Expansion

Both companies will maintain product development and testing operations in Tallinn, Estonia, before expanding further into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The licences reinforce Hub88 and Live88’s strategic focus on growth in regulated iGaming markets through compliant technology solutions.

Industry Response

Lara Falzon, CEO of Yolo’s B2B brands, commented on the development: "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."

The GCGRA licensing framework is designed to establish the UAE as a regulated commercial gaming jurisdiction, with vendor licences forming a core component of the market’s operational infrastructure.

About Hub88 and Live88

Hub88 is a content aggregation platform providing operators with access to game suppliers and payment providers. Live88 operates as a live casino studio offering real-time gaming products. Both brands are part of Yolo Group’s B2B division.

Source: iGaming Future