Irish horse racing set to return on 8 June
The Irish government has confirmed that horse racing will be able to resume from 8 June, following the suspension of activities due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
The Malta Gaming Authority signs Data-Sharing Agreement with the Swedish Football Association
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently established a data-sharing agreement with the Swedish Football Association (SvFF). The SvFF is the governing body for football in Sweden. The objective of the SvFF is to make sure that football in Sweden always adheres to laws and regulations that govern all sporting events and entities within their…
Details Notice on lifting of some restrictive measures related to COVID-19
On the 1 of May 2020, Health Authorities announced the lifting of some of the restrictive measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. As a result of this announcement, Lotto booths which have been closed in terms of Legal Notice 76 of 2020, entitled Closure of Places Open to the Public Order,…
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EvenBet to host online poker tournament at SBC Digital Summit
EvenBet Gaming has agreed a deal with SBC to become an official sponsor of the SBC Digital Summit, where the online gaming software developer will host an exclusive poker tournament for delegates.
Sweden ready to enforce strict gambling rules
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Sweden’s government proposed a set of temporary rules that will restrict gambling activities. Social security minister Ardalan Shekarabi proposed to limit the exposure of online gambling, stating that online casinos are “one of the most risky forms of gambling”, especially since many sporting events and other gambling-related activities have…
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APBGG launches review of UK’s Gambling Act
The Parliamentary All Party Betting & Gaming Group (APBGG) has commenced a review of the UK’s Gambling Act 2005 to establish what changes may be needed to ensure the laws are relevant to the technical and social developments since its conception.
The Malta Gaming Authority signs Data Sharing Agreement with the International Cricket Council
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently established a data-sharing agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ICC is the international governing body of cricket and is made up of over 100 national governing bodies from around the world. The ICC governs and administrates the sport, stages ICC global events, oversees playing regulations and…
Details Notice of Cancellation for Join Games Malta Limited (C 65829) | 20/04/2020
The MGA has decided to serve Join Games Malta Limited (MGA/B2B/321/2016) with the accompanying document to this Notice, entitled “Notice of Cancellation” (hereinafter “the Notice”) dated 20 April 2020 in terms of regulation 12 of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) hereinafter “the Regulations”.
SBTech lands content deals with BetGames.TV and Pin Projekt
Online gaming solutions provider SBTech has extended its content portfolio with the addition of new games and services from BetGames.TV and Pin Projekt. Under the agreement with live lottery supplier Pin Projekt, SBTech will take on its entire portfolio of live betting games.
Details MGA | Deferral of Compliance Contribution & Gaming Tax
Dear Authorised Person, The Authority is cognizant of the challenges that are being faced by operators due to the current international climate resulting from the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this light, the MGA is monitoring the situation closely and is committed to taking decisions that are commensurate with the difficulties…
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