Malta

MGA Issues Notice to Entities That Require a Recognition Notice

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a notice addressed to those entities which offer licensable games in or from Malta without an authorisation from the MGA. The MGA’s Gaming Authorisations Regulations state that any person who has an authorisation issued by a Member State of the EU or the EEA, or any other…

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GameArt Acquires Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Licence

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  GameArt is now a proud holder of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Licence and can expand its business to MGA-licensed operators. GameArt, a developer of high-quality HTML5 slot games for both online and land-based casino operators, is proud to announce its latest acquisition, which comes in the form of a Critical Gaming Supply Licence…

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MGA Issues Public Consultation Regarding the Proposed Authorised Application Managers Regulations and Policy Document

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public consultation regarding the proposed Authorised Application Managers Regulations and the Authorised Application Managers Regulations Policy Document. Together, the latter will serve as a framework to regulate third-party service providers (Application Manager/s) that are currently assisting authorised persons and prospective authorised persons with the submission of…

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MGA Exploring the Development of a Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice for Remote Gaming Sector

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is exploring the development of a voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice for the remote gaming sector. As noted by the MGA, the idea comes amid investors, consumers and employees becoming “increasingly aware of the impact that companies have on society and the environment,” which…

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MGA Publishes Amendments to the Player Protection Directive

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  The Authority is hereby publishing the amendments to the Player Protection Directive (Directive 2 of 2018). We believe that safe, sustainable, and responsible gaming is of paramount importance to the gaming sector. Following feedback received through the dedicated consultation process, the Authority is hereby publishing these amendments with the aim of strengthening and clarifying…

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The MGA Issues Interim Performance Report for January – June 2022

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  The Malta Gaming Authority has released its Interim Performance Report for the period between January to June 2022. A review of the Authority’s accomplishments for the first half of 2022 is provided in the report, together with a description of the Maltese gaming industry’s performance over the same period. The latter provides a medium-term…

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