The MGA Announces Extension to the Consultation Period on the White Paper proposing major reforms to Malta’s Gaming Legal Framework

Reference is made to the White Paper published on 12 July 2017 by the Malta Gaming Authority, proposing major reforms to Malta’s Gaming Legal Framework. The MGA is hereby advising interested parties that the consultation period is being extended from Wednesday 23 August 2017 to close of business on Monday 4 September 2017.

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Australian legislation to limit iGaming services

Australia has proposed a new regulation to limit iGaming services. Legislation would prohibit financial credits for local players at online gaming platforms, which include casino and sports betting sites. The amendment has already been presented in Parliament and it expected to be approved later today. The new bill would handle local operations as well as…

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Kenya betting tax hike

The majority of Kenyans are opposed to a planned increase in tax on gross profit from gambling activities the country. In June, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law a new tax rate of 35%. Bookmakers were previously subject to a 7.5% rate, while lotteries were taxed at 5%, casino gambling at 12% and competitions such…

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Giant Amaya rebrands to The Stars Group

Amaya, headquartered in Canada, with offices also in Malta, announced this week that it has completed its planned re-branding from Amaya to The Stars Group. In addition, its headquarters in Montreal will be relocated to Toronto. The company also revealed its updated corporate logo and launched a new site to mark this launch. This includes…

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Malta-based start-up gathering in September

The 2017 edition of ZEST, the main gathering for Malta-based start-ups, will take place on September 19 and 20. The Malta Communications Authority innovation event at the Radisson Blu Golden Sands Resort and Spa, is expected to attract over 500 participants, including start-up founders and CEOs, investors, talent, influencers and support professionals. The event is…

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Licence Suspended for Star World Limited

The Malta Gaming Authority (hereinafter the ‘Authority’) is hereby notifying that Star World Limited, remote gaming licence MGA/CL1/1020/2014, has been suspended as of 31st July, 2017. Star World Limited has thus been directed to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease to register new players, suspend all transactions on all websites, including deposits and withdrawals, and…

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GAMING CONSULTANTS BUSINESS IN MALTA

GAMING CONSULTANTS BUSINESS IN MALTA Gaming has proved to be a successful bet in Malta as several companies are providing this professional development services with an excellent price-to-quality ratio. Of course, the root of such a development is the highly demanding gaming markets around Malta, which has necessitated the need to develop gaming sector and…

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