Spintec secures UAE and Ontario vendor licences to advance global expansion
Federal GCGRA vendor licence in the UAE and AGCO supplier licence in Ontario formalise new market entries.
Key Takeaways
- Spintec received a federal gaming-related vendor licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority in the United Arab Emirates on 3 November 2026.
- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario granted Spintec a gaming-related supplier licence, completing its application process in Ontario.
- Spintec worked with partner Bet Rite during the Ontario licensing process to strengthen its North American presence.
- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming's 2026 reports show Spintec’s electronic roulette as the leading system across Western Europe, Central Europe, Latin America and North America.
Spintec has secured two regulatory vendor licences that enable formal supplier relationships in the United Arab Emirates and Ontario, Canada, the company confirmed on 3 November 2026. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority granted a federal gaming-related vendor licence in the UAE, while the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a gaming-related supplier licence for the Ontario market.
Licences and jurisdictions
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is an independent federal entity with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license and supervise commercial gaming within the United Arab Emirates. The GCGRA awarded Spintec a federal gaming-related vendor licence, a status that allows Spintec to contract as a vendor with commercial gaming operators licensed directly by the GCGRA. Spintec said this places the company among the very first electronic gaming machine producers to hold federal licence status in the Emirates.
In Canada, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) completed Spintec’s application process and issued a gaming-related supplier licence in Ontario. The AGCO licence confirms Spintec’s entry into what the company described as a "strictly regulated and highly competitive" North American jurisdiction.
Partnership and commercial strategy
Spintec attributed the Ontario licence to a collaborative process with partner Bet Rite. Goran Sovilj, Spintec’s Chief Commercial Officer, said:
"We cooperated with our partner Bet Rite in the licensing process in Ontario. We have invested a lot of effort into it, as it was extremely important for us. The newly acquired licence will enable us to solidify our partnership and further enhance our presence in North America. At the same time, the UAE licence opens up new opportunities for us in the Middle East, where we are among the first licensed vendors to enter the market."
The company framed the two regulatory approvals as complementary footholds in separate regions.
Performance credentials cited
Spintec pointed to the 2026 Eilers & Krejcik Gaming performance reports as evidence of market success for its flagship product. According to those reports, Spintec’s signature electronic roulette system was the top-performing electronic roulette across Western Europe, Central Europe, Latin America and North America in 2026. The company said those performance metrics, combined with the new licences, position it to support operators in the UAE and Ontario as the markets develop.
What this enables
The UAE federal vendor licence permits Spintec to establish vendor relationships with GCGRA-licensed commercial operators in the Emirates. The AGCO supplier licence permits commercial supply of gaming-related equipment and services in Ontario under that regulator’s framework. Operators and suppliers looking for regulatory context can refer to industry regulation coverage for jurisdictional detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which regulators issued Spintec's new licences?
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority issued a federal gaming-related vendor licence in the United Arab Emirates, and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a gaming-related supplier licence in Ontario. Both approvals were announced on 3 November 2026.
Does the UAE licence allow Spintec to work with local operators?
Yes. The GCGRA vendor licence permits Spintec to establish formal vendor relationships with commercial gaming operators licensed directly by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority in the United Arab Emirates.
What role did Bet Rite play in the Ontario licence?
Bet Rite collaborated with Spintec during the AGCO licensing process in Ontario. Spintec's Chief Commercial Officer Goran Sovilj credited that partnership with helping to secure the gaming-related supplier licence and to solidify its North American presence.
What performance data supports Spintec's market entry claims?
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming's 2026 performance reports identify Spintec’s signature electronic roulette as the most successful electronic roulette system across Western Europe, Central Europe, Latin America and North America in 2026.
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Eleanor Whitfield tracks gambling legislation, licensing decisions, and regulator enforcement across key markets — from the UKGC, MGA, and Germany's GGL to Spain's DGOJ and the state-by-state map in the Americas. The reporting answers three questions precisely: what changed, where, and who it affects, with jurisdictions, effective dates, and penalty figures named exactly as published. Compliance officers and operators read Eleanor Whitfield to know which rulebook moved before their next board meeting.
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