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The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
UAE Lottery announces two new games with top prize of Dh1.25 million
The UAE Lottery has launched two new games, called Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon, with a top prize of Dh1.25 million. The games will be regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), and are now live on the UAE Lottery website under the E-instants category. In Marble Run, players select one of five racing balls and choose from six ticket price options (Dh5, Dh10, Dh20, Dh30, Dh40, or Dh50). As the marbles race down a track, they encounter obstacles with multipliers, which can increase or decrease the final prize. Players win by finishing in first, second, or third place, with rewards up to Dh1 million. Lucky Lagoon, meanwhile, is an underwater adventure where players select from six ticket prices (Dh5, Dh10, Dh20, Dh30, Dh40, or Dh50) and search for fish hidden in eggs. Players win by uncovering prizes in chests, and the top prize is unlocked by matching all pairs of fish across three areas. With 23 prize tiers, the top prize is Dh1,250,000. The two games were launched as The Game LLC, the operator of the UAE Lottery, announced a multiyear partnership with EQL Games. What is the UAE Lottery? Launched last year, the UAE Lottery is the only federally licensed lottery regulated by the GCGRA. Every fortnight, it gives residents the chance to win a Dh100 million jackpot, along with other cash prizes ranging from Dh100 to Dh1 million. It also offers scratch cards with prizes of up to Dh1 million. The authorised lottery was the result of a major government drive to overhaul the UAE's commercial gaming sector. The GCGRA was established in September 2023 to shape a 'world-leading regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming'. Independent lottery operators were directed to pause their activities in January last year, with the GCGRA awarding a licence for the national lottery in July to Game LLC under the banner of the UAE Lottery. What is commercial gaming? According to the GCGRA's website, it is the only entity that can regulate, license and supervise commercial gaming activities and centres within the UAE, which include lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering and land-based integrated gaming centres or resorts. 'Commercial gaming' refers to 'any game of chance, or combination of chance and skill, where an amount of money, in cash or cash equivalents, is wagered – placed as a bet – for the purpose of winning a sum of money or other valuable items'.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
UAE Lottery taps EQL Games in landmark digital gaming deal
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The Game, operators of the UAE Lottery — the first and only federally licensed lottery in the Gulf region — has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with US-based The partnership, regulated under the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), signals a pivotal moment for the UAE's emerging lottery industry. As part of the agreement, EQL Games will supply games from its expansive iLottery Marketplace, representing over 20 global studios, along with its own in-house developments via EQL Labs. 'This is one of the most exciting lottery markets in the world, and we are honored to be a part of it,' said Brad Cummings, founder and CEO of EQL Games. 'Our iLottery Marketplace will offer a wide range of engaging content, starting with two compelling new titles.' The UAE Lottery's platform has debuted its first games through the partnership — Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon, developed by Random State, an EQL Games studio partner. Both titles feature dynamic gameplay and prize tiers reaching up to Dhs1.25m. UAE Lottery-EQL Games tie-up: Games on offer Marble Run pits five racing marbles against each other in a high-speed track filled with multipliers and obstacles, offering winnings up to Dhs1m based on finish placement and ticket value. Lucky Lagoon, an underwater-themed game, rewards players who match fish pairs hidden in eggs and uncover treasure chests, with top prizes scaling to Dhs1.25m across 23 tiers. 'When looking for a provider that could deliver the diversity of lottery content we needed — and on a short timeline — EQL Games was an easy choice,' said Bishop Woosley, director of Lottery Operations at The Game. 'The launch of Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon marks just the beginning of what we believe will be a transformative era for lottery gaming in the UAE.' Under the agreement, EQL Games will also source additional third-party content on request, enabling the UAE Lottery to continuously refresh its offerings. Both companies emphasised their shared commitment to responsible gaming and elevating the player experience. As the
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE Lottery announces two new games with prizes up to Dh1.25 million
Prizes of up to Dh1.25 million are up for grabs as the UAE Lottery launched two new interactive games. Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon have been developed by Random State, an EQL Games studio partner, and will be hosted on the UAE Lottery platform. With rewards of up to Dh1 million, Marble Run allows players to select one of five racing balls and choose from six ticket price options: Dh5, 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50. As the marbles race down a dynamic track, they encounter obstacles with multipliers, which can increase or decrease the final prize. Players in the top three spots win prizes. Offering prizes of up to Dh1.25 million, Lucky Lagoon is an underwater game where players select from six ticket prices: Dh5, 10, 20, 30, 40, or Dh50 and search for pairs of fish hidden in fish eggs. With 23 prize tiers, players win by uncovering prizes in chests. The ultimate prize is unlocked by matching all pairs of fish across three areas to reach the sunken pirate ship.
