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Malta Gaming Authority

Dutch Regulator Issues Fine to Shark77

The HALLO ECHO

  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a fine to Malta-licensed Shark77 for operating in the Netherlands without the relevant licence. Shark77, which is also based in Malta, was ordered to pay €900,000 for offering games of chance in the country. This is deemed illegal under the Betting and Gaming Act if the operator…

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MGA Publishes Amendments to the Player Protection Directive

The HALLO ECHO

  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

The HALLO ECHO

  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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BeyondPlay secures MGA licence as jackpot product is unveiled

The HALLO ECHO

BeyondPlay, a B2B start-up developing next-generation engagement software for online operators, has secured a B2B Critical Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority. The granting of the MGA licence coincides with BeyondPlay revealing that it has added a robust jackpot engine to its portfolio of community-oriented products under development, which transforms solo game sessions into…

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Octoplay wins MGA recognition notice

The HALLO ECHO

  Exciting new games supplier now available to Malta-based casino operators. Casino games development company Octoplay has been granted a recognition notice by the Malta Gaming Authority. The decision, which follows the awarding of its Romanian licence in August, allows the provider to start supplying its games to MGA-licensed operators. It comes a month after…

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Latvian Delegation Hails MGA Workshop as “Useful Exchange of Experiences”

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority recently welcomed a delegation from the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection of Latvia at its premises at SmartCity. The Latvian delegation was provided with an overview of the MGA’s organisational structure, the role and responsibilities of the various functions, and how they work together to contribute to the Authority’s overall…

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