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UAE raffle winners paid despite industry stoppage for regulation

UAE raffle winners paid despite industry stoppage for regulation

UAE raffle draws were paused due to new regulations from GCGRA. All past winners will receive prizes within 2–3 weeks. The license application has been submitted. Despite all games being told to halt operations starting on Monday, raffle drawings in the United Arab Emirates have ensured that winners will get their prize money. The brief … Read more

UAE: After Mahzooz, Emirates draw annouces to pause opertaions from Jan 1

UAE: After Mahzooz, Emirates draw annouces to pause opertaions from Jan 1

Emirates Draw is temporarily suspending operations. This follows Mahzooz’s earlier announcement. Resumption of operations is expected after approval from authorities. In the United Arab Emirates, another gambling provider has suspended operations. Emirates Draw stated that it will “enhance its gaming experience” with the temporary halt starting on January 1, 2024. The action complies with the … Read more

UAE: Mahzooz puts hold on raffle draw, plan to resume ‘soon’

UAE: Mahzooz puts hold on raffle draw, plan to resume 'soon'

Mahzooz raffle draw is temporarily pausing. This industry-wide decision complies with new gaming regulations. Company expects to resume draws “soon”. Popular raffle draw Mahzooz said in a message to its subscribers on Sunday that it would be temporarily pausing its drawings. “Starting January 1, 2024, Mahzooz will temporarily pause operations in compliance with gaming regulations. … Read more

UAE: Two participants clinches Dh20 million prize money at Mahzooz draw

UAE: Two participants clinches Dh20 million prize money at Mahzooz draw

In Mahzooz’s most recent draw, which is also the last one for this year, two new winners have become billionaires. With this, there are now 66 winners who have become members of the Mahzooz millionaire club. 100 guaranteed raffle prize winners received Dh1,295,000 from the same drawings. 236,979 winners received a total of Dh24,052,185 as … Read more