Monthly Archives: July 2017
Tender for the Construction, Installation and Dismantling of a Stand at EiG, in Berlin, Germany, Transportation, Installation and Dismantling at SiGMA
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a Tender for the Construction, Installation & Dismantling of a Stand at EiG, European iGaming Congress & Expo at Arena, Berlin, Germany for the period 30 October, to 1 November, 2017, and Subsequent Transportation from Berlin to Malta and Installation & Dismantling at SiGMA, Summit of iGaming Malta, at Malta Fairs […]
Read MoreThe FIAU Announces Extension to the Consultation Period on the Application of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Funding of Terrorism Obligations to the Remote Gaming Sector
Reference is made to the consultation document published on 10 July 2017 by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) and the Malta Gaming Authority, on the application of anti-money laundering and countering the funding of terrorism obligations to the remote gaming sector. The FIAU is hereby advising interested parties that the consultation period is being […]
Read MoreParliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy & Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri Visits the MGA
The Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Financial Services, Digital Economy, and Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri MP visited the Malta Gaming Authority offices at Smart City Malta, on Wednesday 12thJuly 2017. Parliamentary Secretary Schembri was welcomed by the MGA’s Executive Chairman, Joseph Cuschieri and was given an opportunity to tour the premises and meet the Authority’s employees […]
Read MoreThe Malta Gaming Authority Publishes a White Paper Proposing Major Reforms to Malta’s Gaming Legal Framework
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has today published a White Paper proposing major reforms to Malta’s Gaming Legal Framework. The main objective behind this proposed overhaul is to repeal all the existing legislation and replace it with a singular primary Act of Parliament entitled the Gaming Act, together with subsidiary legislation covering horizontally the main […]
Read MoreThe MGA and FIAU Publish Public Consultation on the Application of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Funding of Terrorism Obligations to the Remote Gaming Sector
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) earlier today jointly published a consultation document on the forthcoming application of anti-money laundering and combatting the funding of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements to holders of licences to operate games of chance and games of chance and skill via means of distance communication (licensees). […]
Read MoreFIAU Publishes Consultation of a revised version of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR)
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) earlier today published for consultation a revised version of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR) which seeks to transpose into Maltese law various provisions of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on the prevention of […]
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