The Malta Gaming Authority publishes amendments to the Gaming Premises Directive

The Malta Gaming Authority has carried out a number of amendments to the Gaming Premises Directive (Directive 2 of 2019) (hereinafter the ‘Directive’). The amendments were made in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the regulatory mechanisms applicable to gaming premises and controlled gaming premises. The amendments relate to different aspects of the Directive, including the provisions pertaining to:

The conversion of regular players into junket players;

1. The identification of employees;
2. The count procedure; and,
3. The ‘No Objection Procedure’ relating to the approval of controlled gaming premises.

Further information may be found in the amended Directive, which is now available on the website of the Authority.