Malta's gaming industry enjoys a high reputation globally, primarily due to its well-regulated and transparent operating environment. The gaming industry in Malta is legal, and the country has become a significant operational center for many international gaming companies.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has once again publicly denied the so-called "authorization information," marking the third instance since 2025 of unauthorized platforms impersonating MGA licenses. The latest incident involves unauthorized promotions targeting the Indonesian market, particularly us
At this year's SiGMA Malta conference panel discussion, Grid co-founder and CEO Moritz Maurer stated, "Now is the best time to get involved in esports."Maurer, who served as the head of esports at Genius from 2015 to 2018, recalled that at that time, the marketing budgets for esports were limited, a
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a notice, warning consumers about several unauthorized websites falsely claiming affiliation or possession of its license.The notice points out that these websites misleadingly mention MGA licensing and regulatory approval, which may mislead players i
Maltese gaming provider Gamzix announced the launch of its latest brand event Behind the Reels, offering partners an immersive experience to deeply explore the creativity, passion, and technical craftsmanship behind each game.Event PurposeThe goal of Behind the Reels is to showcase the complete prod
Malta— Sports betting technology provider Altenar has launched a new feature called "Sliced Markets," aimed at providing players with a more accurate and personalized betting experience, and helping operators enhance the flexibility and differentiation of their products.This feature allows operators
Malta and the European Commission have clashed over Amendment 56A to the "Gaming Law". In June, the EU issued a formal warning to Malta, stating that this provision prevents the recognition and enforcement of judgments made by courts in other EU member states against Maltese gaming operators, allege
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) have officially signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two regulatory bodies. The agreement covers structured information exchange, law enforcement c
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a statement officially clarifying that it has no association with the gambling website phlove.org, and pointed out that the website has not been authorized by the authority, and its claim to hold a Maltese gambling license is completely false.MGA note
The esports event operator Blast has signed a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with GamingMalta, an independent non-profit organization established by the Maltese government. Both parties will work together to promote Malta as a significant node in the global esports industry.According to
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently announced that, in accordance with the latest revised EU regulations, it will abolish Article 13 of its "Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive" (Directive No. 5 of 2018). This change will officially take effect on July 20, 2025, and involves all consumer-
The esports betting platform Thunderpick announced that its flagship event, the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC), will make a strong return in 2025 with a total prize pool of $1 million (approximately £764,000), and promised that the 2026 event will also be held as scheduled, aiming to make TWC
The emerging slot game developer Celestar has officially obtained a B2B license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), marking its formal entry into the regulated European market and further expanding its global strategic map.Based in Malta, Celestar was founded by a core team with over 20 years of
