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MGA Publishes Directive on the Calculation of Compliance Contribution
The Malta Gaming Authority hereby notifies its licensees and the general public that in pursuant to article 7(2) of the new Gaming Act (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta), it is issuing the Directive on the Calculation of Compliance Contribution (found here) as a binding instrument in order to clarify the manner in which […]
Read MoreNew Gaming Act Comes Into Force
The new Gaming Act, approved by Maltese Parliament on 8 March 2018, together with the subsidiary legislation and Authority-issued binding instruments which establish the detailed processes and procedures constituting the holistic regulatory framework for the gaming sector, came into force today 1 August 2018 after undergoing the EU Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) process, in […]
Read MoreMGA – New Gaming Framework Directives
On 20 July 2018, the Regulations which, together with the new Gaming Act (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta) form the new gaming regulatory framework were published in the Government Gazette of Malta, Number 20,028, as Legal Notices 242-249 of 2018. You can find a download link to these regulations in both Maltese and […]
Read MoreMGA – Key Functions Notification
One of the salient changes which shall be brought about by the new Gaming Act, as of 1 August 2018, is that licensees are required to identify the persons responsible for the key functions as defined at law. Such persons are, in turn, required to undergo the MGA’s scrutiny in order for the Authority to […]
Read MoreTender for the Construction, Installation and Dismantling of a Stand at Delta Summit at Saint Julian’s, Malta and Transportation, Installation and Dismantling at SiGMA
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a Tender for the Construction, Installation & Dismantling of a Stand at Delta Summit, at IACC Conference Centre, St Julian’s, Malta for the period 3rd October to 5th October 2018, and Subsequent Transportation, Installation & Dismantling at SiGMA, Summit of iGaming Malta, at the Malta Fairs & Convention Centre (MFCC), […]
Read MoreThe FIAU issues the Implementing Procedures – Part II addressed to the Remote Gaming Sector
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has today issued the Implementing Procedures – Part II addressed to the remote gaming sector. This document focuses, and provides guidance, on certain aspects of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (“PMLFTR”) which warrant further elaboration at industry-specific level to ensure that they are understood […]
Read MoreThe MGA Publishes its 2017 Annual Report and Financial Statements
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2017. The report provides an overview of the activities and work performed throughout the year by the MGA which mainly focused on the finalisation of the new Gaming Act, coming into force in 2018, and […]
Read MoreIntroduction of new MGA Regulatory Framework moves to 1st August 2018
Following the notification of the draft new legal framework regulating gaming through the Technical Regulation Information System (‘TRIS’) process in virtue of Directive (EU) 2015/1535 (the ‘Directive’), a Detailed Opinion has been issued by a Member State in relation to the draft Gaming Authorisations Regulations (the ‘Regulations’). The European Commission and another Member State have […]
Read MoreThe MGA has no connection with jcasino.club
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is hereby declaring that it has no connection with jcasino.club. Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority, as stated by jcasino.club are false and misleading.
Read MoreThe MGA has no connection with GameArt Limited or gameart.net
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is hereby declaring that it has no connection with GameArt Limited or gameart.net. Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority, as stated by GameArt Limited or gameart.net are false and misleading.
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