November 4, 2024 | 1:10 pm Italy Delays Online Gambling License Tender After Malta’s Compliance Objections

Italy’s upcoming tender for online gambling licenses has been postponed, with the European Commission (EC) extending the standstill period to November 18 following objections from Malta. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) raised concerns that the new framework could impose excessive compliance barriers on B2B operators, specifically platform and system providers, which might hinder cross-border business operations within the EU’s single market. The ...

October 30, 2024 | 11:59 am BetConstruct gears up for SiGMA Europe 2024 in Malta, unveiling new innovations in gaming and hosting an exclusive industry afterparty.

Following its successful participation in the SBC Summit Lisbon, BetConstruct, a prominent leader in the gaming industry, is now setting its sights on SiGMA Europe 2024. The event, taking place from November 11 to 14 in Valletta, Malta, is anticipated to attract thousands of gaming enthusiasts, with over 500 speakers, 1,000 sponsors, and exhibitors from across the globe. SiGMA Europe offers a multifaceted experience, combining networking events, ...

September 26, 2024 | 12:25 pm LuckyStreak Secures Malta Gaming Authority Recognition for B2B Services

LuckyStreak, a prominent live casino provider and iGaming content aggregator based in Riga, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving recognition from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This new approval allows LuckyStreak to provide B2B services under the jurisdiction of the MGA, further solidifying its presence in the global iGaming market. The MGA’s Recognition Notice awards LuckyStreak a B2B Critical Supply License, enabling the compan ...

October 26, 2022 | 5:51 am BETER Live Obtains License in Malta

BETER, cutting-edge provider of appealing and attention-grabbing live casino games, has just received a license in Malta to partner with local brands. The company is dedicated to delivering brand-new gaming experience to its users across different verticals including Blackjack, Gravity Blackjack, Speed Blackjack, Roulette, French Roulette, Auto Roulette, Baccarat, Andar Bahar, Bet on Teen Pati, and Sic Bo. ...

March 9, 2022 | 11:05 am Juicy Stakes Casino Awards Tickets for Malta Poker Festival

Juicy Stakes has launched another premium promotion for its players. The brand invites users to fight for €300,000 at the site and claim tickets for the Malta Poker Festival. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity and you don’t want to miss it. If you are one a poker/casino enthusiast, then Juicy Stakes might be the choice for you. This latest promo follows a special on Nucleus products. The brand features promotions on a regular basis and there is ...

July 8, 2019 | 2:42 pm Has The Online Gambling Mecca Malta Become an Unsustainable Base for iGaming Companies?

Malta is one of the smallest countries in the world but they have firmly established themselves as being one of the leading destinations for Valletta, Malta: skyline from Marsans Harbour at sunset. iGaming companies. Being a member of the European Union since 2004 and having advantageous tax laws played a major role in this success. There are more companies than ever basing themselves in the region and this now starting to put a strain on resou ...

January 4, 2019 | 5:41 pm The Malta Gaming Authority starts Tests for its Crypto Regulations

MGA (Malta Gaming Authority) recently began its first phase of the so-called Sandbox Framework. This initiative is designed to provide the regulators with access to the effective oversight and control for the cryptocurrency-based ventures. It is also a step towards the licensing of gaming operators to use virtual currency transactions related to their online gambling services. The first step of the two-phase process of testing began on January 1 ...

October 4, 2018 | 8:24 pm Malta Gaming Authority Agency shares details about their Crypto Sandbox Framework

The MGA (Malta Gaming Authority) released information on Thursday about the introduction of the Sandbox Framework. This system will be used for the acceptance, but also the broader adoption of VFA (Virtual Financial Assets) and VT (Virtual Token or simply put, cryptocurrency). These are joined by the ITAs (Innovative Technological Arrangements), all of which are a part of the island nation’s drive to establish itself as a leader in the crypto dom ...