The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Business Registry (MBR) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and exchange of information. The main aim of this MoU is to facilitate on-going close communications between the two authorities, and to support effective sharing of information on matters of mutual interest and policy…
The MGA has decided to suspend the authorisation awarded to BetElephant Limited MGA/B2C/161/2008 effective as of 7 April 2020 in terms of Regulation 9(2) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06).
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…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive impact on sports worldwide, and by correlation, the betting sector is facing unprecedented challenges. The Malta Gaming Authority understands that it is far from being business as usual for operators in this sector and is thus increasing industry outreach as means to set regulatory expectations in these turbulent…
The MGA has decided to cancel the authorisation awarded to Bimbabet Limited (MGA/B2C/385/2017) effective as of 6 April 2020 in terms of regulation 10 of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06) hereinafter “the Regulations”.
In exercise of the power conferred by article 7(2) of the Gaming Act, 2018 (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta), the Malta Gaming Authority is hereby issuing the Ruling on Low Risk Games in Care and Nursing Homes (Directive 2 of 2020).
Some of Malta’s largest gaming companies are reportedly bracing for a massive shift to remote working from home next week in an effort to take precautionary actions amidst increasing Coronavirus fears, Lovin Malta is informed.
Further to yesterday’s communication, the Authority understands that one of the measures that may be taken in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 is to increase the number of employees conducting their work remotely, and with as little physical contact with third parties as possible. This is also a measure which may be implemented…
Online gambling business Betway is to pay £11.6m, alongside implementing a package of measures, for a series of social responsibility and money laundering failings linked to dealings with seven of its high spending customers.
The MGA has decided to suspend the authorisation specifically the Recognition Notice granted by the Authority number RN/112/2019, awarded to Stakers Limited (RN/112/2019) effective as of 9 March 2020 in terms of regulation 9(2) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06).