11 articles tagged with #Malta
A new guide outlines the top countries for obtaining a gambling license, highlighting key jurisdictions like Curacao, Malta, and the Isle of Man along with their licensing costs, benefits, and regulatory requirements.
MGA H1 2025 Interim Report overview: discover key iGaming trends, Malta gambling license statistics, AML compliance checks, and regulatory updates.
Malta's EMI license, governed by the Financial Institutions Act and requiring a minimum capital of €350,000, authorizes institutions to issue electronic money, provide payment services, and operate payment systems.
Malta's Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, issued by the MFSA under the EU's EMD2 framework, enables fintech companies to issue e-money, provide payment services, and passport operations across the entire EEA.
The Malta Gaming Authority has issued warnings against four additional gambling websites falsely claiming MGA licensing. Players are urged to verify operator credentials through official records, as unlicensed platforms offer no consumer protections for payments, disputes, or funds.
Fewer licences, but a growing sector: B2B providers now account for 55.5% of the MGA's licence base, while iGaming still generates €714.4M in GVA and nearly 5% of Malta's jobs. Here's how consolidation is reshaping Europe's leading gaming hub.
The MGA is developing the gaming industry's first voluntary AI governance framework — and in this interview, CEO Charles Mizzi explains how Malta is preparing for the EU AI Act, why the next 12–24 months will be critical, and where the line falls between innovation and player protection.
An MGA licence remains one of iGaming's most valuable regulatory credentials — with four licence types, fees starting at €10,000, a 12–18 week approval timeline, and EU-backed market access. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the application process, requirements, and tax structure.
Malta remains a top European iGaming jurisdiction, with the MGA offering two core licence types — B2C for operators and B2B for service providers — along with corporate group licensing and a flexible game classification framework.
A landmark CJEU ruling threatens Malta's grey-market gaming model by confirming that players can sue unlicensed operators under their home country's laws - a precedent that could trigger a wave of loss-recovery claims across Europe.
