MALTA’S ARTICLE 56A DISPUTE (UPDATED)
IGA Group has previously explored the complexities of Malta’s Article 56A. This article provides a further update and expanded analysis of the ongoing dispute.
ARTICLE 56A
Malta is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the European Commission over a contentious amendment to its Gaming Act.
AUSTRIAN JUDGMENTS WILL NOT BE IMPOSED ON MALTA-BASED OPERATORS
The Maltese Civil Court has determined that it will not uphold Austrian court decisions ordering refunds to players who gambled on platforms without local licenses.
MGA NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SERVICES ACT
The MGA is actively seeking information from its licensees to understand how the DSA rules will impact their operations.
NCC PUBLISHES 2023 NATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT
In recent years Malta has made significant strides in improving its AML/CFT framework, resulting in its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in June 2022.
MGA ISSUES BINDING INSTRUMENT IN RELATION TO THE PROVISION OF CRITICAL GAMING SUPPLY (B2B SERVICES)
Yesterday, on the 19th of December, the MGA issued a Binding Instrument in relation to the provision of Critical Gaming Supply (‘B2B’) services.
MGA amended Player Protection Directive
The MGA granted a further one-month extension for all licensees to submit the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report (AUPs)
MGA Published Interim Performance Report for January – June 2022
The MGA granted a further one-month extension for all licensees to submit the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report (AUPs)
MGA updated the Approved Audit Service Provider Policy
The MGA had issued the updated Approved Audit Service Provider Policy
MGA extend the AUP submission until 30 November 2022
The MGA granted a further one-month extension for all licensees to submit the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report (AUPs)